Thai Basil Sesame Cashew Chicken Chicken.

• porties: 4 servings
• totale tijd: 25 minutes

Ingrediënten

3 tablespoons sesame or extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon honey

1/2 cup raw cashews

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

zest of 1 lime

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon corn starch or flour

black pepper

1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari

1 tablespoons fish sauce

1-2 tablespoons chili paste (sambal oelek)

2 tablespoons ketchup

2 tablespoons raw sesame seeds

4 cloves garlic, minced or grated

1 inch fresh ginger, grated

2 red or orange bell peppers, thinly sliced

1 cup fresh Thai or regular basil, roughly torn

steamed white or brown rice, for serving ((coconut rice in notes) )

Instructies

1. To make the cashews. Heat 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon honey, the cashews, chili, powder, and turmeric in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until lightly toasted and caramelized, 3-4 minutes. Watch closely. Spoon the cashews out of the skillet onto a parchment-lined plate. Sprinkle with lime zest and salt. Set aside.2. In a medium bowl, toss together the chicken, cornstarch, and a pinch of black pepper. 3. To make the sauce. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup honey, the soy sauce, fish sauce, chili paste, ketchup, and sesame seeds. 4. Wipe the skillet clean. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken and brown all over, until it becomes crispy, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, and peppers, cook another 2-3 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant. Pour in the sauce and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until the sauce coats the chicken, about 5 minutes.5. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil. Serve the chicken and sauce over bowls of rice. Top with cashews, additional basil, and cucumbers, if desired. Enjoy!

Voedingswaarde

• Calorieën: 539 kcal