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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!
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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

Instructions
 

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