CHIPOTLE CASHEW CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.3/5)

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Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 pounds chicken meat: tenders, boneless, skinless breasts or boneless, skinless thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons grill seasoning blend (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning blend by McCormick)
2 to 3 tablespoons tamari dark soy sauce, eyeball it
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
10 to 12 water chestnuts, whole
1 cup frozen green peas
3 tablespoons chipotle in adobo** (2 peppers and their sauce), available in cans on the international foods aisle or substitute 1 1/2 tablespoons ground chipotle powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin, a palm full
2 to 3 tablespoons honey, 2 healthy drizzles
1/4 to 1/3 cup real maple syrup, eyeball it
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley leaves, your preference
1 cup raw cashews

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan, then the chicken. Season the chicken with grill seasoning. Brown the chicken on both sides, season with soy sauce then move off to one side of the pan. Add the remaining onions, garlic and peppers. Cook 2 to 3 minutes then add water chest nuts and green peas and mix vegetables and meat together.Add the chipotles and cumin. Toss to coat. Glaze the mixture with honey and maple syrup and turn off the heat. Add in the chopped cilantro or parsley and the cashew nuts. Top rice with cashew chicken and serve.

Proffesor Galela
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This recipe is a must-try for any cashew chicken lover. It's easy to make and packed with flavor.


PMV
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some chopped vegetables to the sauce.


Opu Kuddus
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I love cashew chicken and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The chipotle peppers give it a nice smoky flavor.


Asim Hussain
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


M…Ω USTAAD
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I omitted the chipotle peppers from this recipe. It was still delicious!


Mdmosarof Hosein
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best cashew chicken he's ever had.


Mat Tan
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I was looking for a new cashew chicken recipe, and this one did not disappoint! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Marwa Jehan
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of the chipotle peppers and the cashews. I will definitely be making this again.


Landon Brenlish
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I'm not usually a fan of cashew chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chipotle peppers added a nice smoky flavor, and the cashews were roasted to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again!


EdwinJJ
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This chipotle cashew chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.