Mediterranean Spicy Honey Cashew Chicken

Ingredients

• 680 gr boneless chicken breast or thighs (Cut into bite-sized pieces; choose breast or thighs)
• 100 gr raw cashews
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 garlic (Minced cloves)
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro (Chopped; choose parsley or cilantro)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the bite-sized chicken pieces with the 1 tsp paprika and 0.5 tsp black pepper, coating them evenly.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, until golden and cooked through.

3. 3

   Add 2 minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, mix together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/2 -1 tsp red pepper flakes.

5. 5

   Pour the honey mixture over the chicken in the skillet.

6. 6

   Simmer for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce becomes glossy and coats the chicken.

7. 7

   Stir in 100 gr cashews and 1/2 tsp sesame seeds.

8. 8

   Garnish with the chopped parsley or cilantro and serve warm.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• spicy
• gluten-containing
• dairy-free
• skillet