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gluten free dairy free turmeric cashew chicken recipe

Turmeric Cashew Chicken

This turmeric cashew chicken has juicy chicken thighs with crunchy bell pepper and cashew nuts, seasoned with fragrant spices. Enjoy this quick and easy dish with a warm bowl of rice!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Chinese inspired
Servings 3 servings
Calories 424 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sake or dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • ½ cup cashew nuts unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric 
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken in a bowl. Rub in the salt and sake. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Heat up the olive oil in a pan. Cook the chicken until fully done.
  • Add in the bell pepper, cashews, spices (turmeric, smoked paprika, onion powder, cumin) and cook for another minute.
  • Adjust with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 34gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 921mgPotassium: 759mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2444IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 5mg

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