Ingredients
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2 grilled skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
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½ cup cold water
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 lemon, juiced
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1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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1 tablespoon soy sauce, or more to taste
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1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
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2 teaspoons Asian chile pepper sauce (such as sambal oelek)
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 fresh hot red chile pepper, sliced
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6 thin slices fresh ginger root
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½ cup dry-roasted cashews
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2 cloves garlic, sliced
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¼ cup chopped cilantro
Directions
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Season chicken cubes with salt and black pepper.
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Mix water and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth; whisk in lemon juice, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and chile pepper sauce into cornstarch mixture, stirring until brown sugar has dissolved and cornstarch is free of lumps.
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Place a heavy skillet over medium-high heat; pour in vegetable oil. Add slices of red chile and ginger to the hot oil. Cook, stirring often, until oil is flavored, about 2 minutes. Stir in cashews and garlic; cook until cashews are lightly golden brown, about 2 minutes more.
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Lightly toss seasoned chicken cubes with cashew mixture in skillet until combined, about 30 seconds. Turn heat down to medium-low and pour cornstarch mixture into the skillet. Stir constantly until sauce has thickened, about 30 seconds. If too thick, add a splash of water. Simmer 2 more minutes to heat the chicken through.
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Adjust levels of salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and chile pepper sauce to taste. Stir in cilantro just until wilted, about 15 seconds.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
539 | Calories |
33g | Fat |
30g | Carbs |
34g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 539 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 33g | 42% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 29% |
Cholesterol 73mg | 24% |
Sodium 829mg | 36% |
Total Carbohydrate 30g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 12g | |
Protein 34g | 67% |
Vitamin C 48mg | 53% |
Calcium 54mg | 4% |
Iron 4mg | 21% |
Potassium 665mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.