Dinner: Sweet & Spicy Chicken with Cashews

A tasty chicken stir fry that goes well with rice and vegetables.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Honey, Nuts, Agave

Health and fertility benefits of Sweet & Spicy Chicken with Cashews

One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Agave has a low glycemic index (GI) of 17.

Ingredients

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsps sambal oelek
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 lb chicken tenders
1 tbsp canola oil
2 tbsps light agave nectar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsps minced garlic
1/2 cup roasted unsalted cashew nuts
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tsps grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup scallions, chopped
2 tbsps honey
3 tsps unpacked brown sugar

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sambal oelek, agave nectar, garlic, ginger, honey and sugar. Set aside.

2. Slice the chicken tenders into 1" segments.

3. In another bowl, mix together the flour, salt and pepper.

4. Lightly dredge the chicken in the flour mixture.

5. Heat the canola oil in a wok or large frying pan. Sauté the chicken in hot oil until it is no longer pink.

6. Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer, stirring often, until the sauce is thick and bubbly.

7. Stir in the cashews. Sprinkle the top with sliced scallions.

Add a review for Sweet & Spicy Chicken with Cashews