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Healthy Cashew Chicken

If you love the taste of Chinese take-out, but want to cut down on calories, try this healthy cashew chicken alternative. It is easy to make and oh-so flavorful!

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 chicken breasts cooked and diced
  • 1 cup natural cashews
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 bunch spring/green onions
  • 4 dates (pitted)
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (gluten free)
  • 4 TBSP apple cider vinegar
  • 4 TBSP extra virgin olive oil

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet or saucepan, add cashews and allow them to toast for 5 minutes over medium heat - stirring frequently
  2. While cashews are toasting, dice the onions and pepper
  3. Add olive oil to the pan, then diced vegetables. Saute' for 5 additional minutes
  4. Cut dates into small pieces. Be sure to remove the pits!
  5. Add precooked chicken to the pan, then soy sauce, vinegar, and dates
  6. Let the entire mixture simmer on low/medium heat for 10-15 minutes, until sauce thickens
  7. If desired, cook rice or cauliflower rice to serve mixture over