1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs ; cut into chunks
2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup cashews
1 onion ; chopped
1 green bell pepper ; chopped
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp sesame oil ; optional
1 tbsp sesame seeds ; optional
1 tbsp green onions ; optional
Salt + Pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat a pan over low heat. Add in cashews and toast for 8 minutes until the cashews begin to brown - Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, increase the heat to medium - high and add in extra virgin olive oil, enough to coat the pan.
Once oil begins to heat, add in the chicken thighs, salt and pepper. Once chicken begins to brown, add in the pepper, onions, garlic, ginger, chili garlic sauce; continue cooking another 2-3 minutes.
In same pan, add in soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and cashews. Turn the temperature to high and allow the liquid to reduce down until it is a sticky consistency (There should not be a lot of liquid in the pan upon completing cooking.)
Serve in a bowl, top with sesame seeds and drizzle with sesame oil.
FoodPals Tip: Serve atop or alongside steamed broccoli