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Sesame Thai Basil Cashew Chicken Delight

Whip up a scrumptious, sesame-flavored Thai dish in one pan! Savor this tender chicken cooked with a rich sauce, served over steamed rice, and garnished with pre-made chili lime cashews to create a mouthwatering, light meal.
2
25 min
TOTAL TIME
987
CALORIES
$4.40
PER SERVING
Sesame Thai Basil Cashew Chicken Delight
Directions
9 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a medium bowl, toss the thinly sliced chicken with the corn starch and black pepper.
2
In a separate bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili paste, ketchup, and sesame seeds to create the sauce.
3
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4
When the oil shimmers, add the chicken and brown all over, until it becomes crispy, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and thinly sliced bell peppers, cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant.
6
Pour in the sauce and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
7
Cook until the sauce coats the chicken, about 5 minutes.
8
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the roughly torn Thai basil.
9
Serve the chicken and sauce over bowls of steamed white rice, and top with store-bought chili lime cashews.
Health Info
Macros
144g
CARBS
27g
FAT
39g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
SOYBEANS
FISH
TREE NUTS
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
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