Orange Cashew Chicken (Whole30)

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This Whole30 Cashew Chicken Recipe combines orange, cashews and red peppers in an easy, soy-free, tasty Whole 30 meal with great flavor.  This was easy to make and only took me about a half an hour to make.

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This Whole30 Cashew Chicken Recipe is another tasty Whole 30 meal. This was fairly easy to make and didn’t take too much time, and it was delicious! Since I am allergic to soy I can’t indulge in these types of dishes at restaurants, but I can make my own! I always loved cashew chicken, and the orange adds a nice sweet, tangy flavor.

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Orange Cashew Chicken (Whole30)

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

Course: Main Course

Keyword: orange cashew chicken, paleo orange chicken, whole 30, whole30 orange cashew chicken

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup raw cashews
• 1 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bitesize pieces
• 1/4 cup arrowroot starch
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 small white onion cut into cubes
• 1 red bell pepper cut into cubes
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 cup coconut aminos
• 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• Juice from 1 orange about 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• Zest from 1 orange
• 1 clove garlic minced
• green onions for topping
• 1 Tbsp sesame seeds optional, for topping

Instructions

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the cashews and toast for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly until they begin to brown slightly. Remove and set aside.
2. Add the chicken, salt, pepper and arrowroot powder to a bowl and toss to evenly coat. Heat the oil in the pan. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add the pepper, onion, garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is done.
4. Add the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, zest and cashews to the pan and stir. Lower the heat and stir for 2-3 minutes, letting the sauce reduce.
5. Serve in a bowl topped with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!

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I hope you enjoy this simple Whole30 Cashew Chicken Recipe!