Cashew Chicken with Quinoa

Servings: 6

Author:

Main Course

Chinese

cashew chicken

Instructions

1 in a medium mixing bowl [http://amzn.to/2HewCQy], toss cubed chicken with
cornstarch.
2 in a saute pan [http://amzn.to/2BH1iuf], over med-high heat - heat 2 tbsp
coconut oil for about 30 seconds. add chicken and and saute for about 8 minutes,
until chicken is golden brown on all sides.
3 remove chicken and set aside in a bowl. [http://amzn.to/2HewCQy]
4 in a small pot [http://amzn.to/2F4Eg3q], make quinoa according to the package
instructions. (I use Trader Joe's tricolor quinoa)
5 add 2 tbsp of coconut oil to saute pan [http://amzn.to/2BH1iuf] and heat for
about 30 seconds. add peppers and onions to pan and saute for about 7 minutes or
until onions are translucent. Stirring occasionally.
6 while peppers are cooking, whisk sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl
[http://amzn.to/2HewCQy] - soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, white vinegar, minced
garlic, ground ginger, maple syrup, red pepper flakes and salt.
7 add chicken back to saute pan [http://amzn.to/2BH1iuf] and stir with
vegetables.
8 pour the sauce into the saute pan and bring to a boil for about 2 minutes. Stir
constantly until sauce thickens. Stir in the cashews and green onions.
9 remove from heat. place cashew chicken mix on top/side of quinoa, top with some
green onions. Enjoy!