Adapted from Cooking Light
Inspired by Highlands Ranch Foodie and Saving Room for Dessert
~from Savoring Time in the Kitchen
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup quinoa or rice and 1 cup chicken mixture)
1 cup rice, or quinoa (I use Ancient Harvest brand because it does not need pre-rinsing)
2 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans) or snow peas
Water chestnuts - optional
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup dry-roasted cashews, unsalted
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha
Cook quinoa or rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
Combine chicken and next 3 ingredients in a bowl; toss to coat.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add canola and sesame oils. Add chicken mixture, and sauté for 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Increase heat to high, and add broccoli and the next 4 ingredients (through red bell pepper). Cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and chicken is done, stirring frequently. Stir in cashews.
Combine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Add vinegar mixture to chicken mixture; toss to coat.
Serve with cooked quinoa or rice.
Notes: The serving sizes noted in the recipe are quite small so for 4 people you may wish to double this recipe. I used a very large saute pan to accommodate all of the ingredients.