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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
Ingredients
16 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
2 whole red bell peppers
thinly sliced
3 tbsp sesame oil
4 cloves garlic
minced
3 cups steamed white rice
for serving
1 cup fresh thai basil
roughly torn
1/2 cup chili lime cashews
1 tbsp corn starch
1 tbsp chili paste
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 in fresh ginger
grated
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp ketchup
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp raw sesame seeds
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
thinly sliced
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
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
SOYBEANS
FISH
TREE NUTS
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
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