Ingredients:
2 lbs boneless chicken breast or thighs, cubed
1 onion, diced
½ cup cashew nuts
1 tsp Peachy’s dried mixed herbs
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped parsley
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
½ cup chopped green onions
1 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp EVOO or coconut oil
1 tsp maple syrup or honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 cup diced water chestnuts
½ tsp Chinese 5 Spice
2 tbsp bourbon (optional)
(Can also use diced parsnips, kohlrabi or jicama as substitute for water chestnuts)
Directions:
In a large skillet, heat oil. Add chicken and cook until brownish.
Add garlic and onions and sauté for another minute.
Add bourbon, soy sauce and vinegar and simmer for about 4 minutes.
Add mushrooms, maple syrup, dried herbs, Chinese 5 spice, salt and pepper.
Sauté 3 – 4 minutes.
Add cashews, water chestnuts and sprinkle with green onions.
Serve hot over black/red/brown rice.
Nutrition Information per serving
307 Calories, 23 g Protein, 13 g Carbs, 1.3 g Fiber, 15.6 g Fat, 58 mg Cholesterol
Health Benefits
Mushrooms: Has extensive health benefits including anti-cancer properties. Excellent source of phytonutrients, B Vitamins, Iron, Copper, Zn, Selenium, Potassium and fiber.
Water chestnuts: Besides low in calories and sodium, it’s high in Potassium, Riboflavin, Mg, Vit C and fiber. Comes from the bulb of a water plant.
Cashew nuts: High in vitamins and minerals: Magnesium for formation of proteins and overall body energy; Copper and its healing properties; Iron for healthy blood, hair, skin and nails. Good source of fiber.
Green onions: Sodium, fat and cholesterol-free. Low in calories but high in Vit C, and rich in antioxidants. Just like onions, it has numerous medicinal uses and benefits.