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Basil-Infused Cashew Chicken Skillet

Experience an explosion of flavor in this easy-to-prepare Basil-Infused Cashew Chicken Skillet. Enjoy tender chicken cubes and crunchy cashews, all coated in a savory-sweet sauce infused with Thai and lemon basil. All you need is one pan and some cooked rice to relish this delightful meal.
3
17 min
TOTAL TIME
366
CALORIES
$2.64
PER SERVING
Basil-Infused Cashew Chicken Skillet
Directions
8 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
12 min
COOK TIME
17 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the minced garlic and chopped red onion to the skillet, and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
3
Add the 1-inch cubes of chicken to the skillet and cook until all sides turn white.
4
In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, brown sugar, and water to create the sauce.
5
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and add the cashews, stirring well to coat the chicken and cashews evenly.
6
Add the roughly chopped Thai basil and lemon basil leaves to the skillet, and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
7
Turn off the heat and let the dish rest for a minute to allow the flavors to meld.
8
Serve the Basil-Infused Cashew Chicken Skillet over cooked rice.
Health Info
Macros
14g
CARBS
21g
FAT
28g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
SOYBEANS
FISH
TREE NUTS
WHEAT
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