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Sesame-Cashew Chicken
with Carrots & Snap Peas
30 MIN
2 Servings
From the Test Kitchen
This vibrant sauté brings together tender chicken and vegetables with an irresistibly savory-sweet sauce made with soy glaze and tahini—a creamy condiment made from ground toasted sesame seeds. It’s all complete with garnishes of roasted cashews and sesame seeds, which add delightful crunch and intensify the incredibly rich, nutty flavors of the dish.
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NutritionPER SERVING
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Calories760 Cals (est.)
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fresh
ingredients
Title
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10 oz Boneless Chicken Breast Pieces
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½ cup Long Grain White Rice
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2 cloves Garlic
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6 oz Carrots
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3 Tbsps Roasted Cashews
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¼ cup Cornstarch
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2 Tbsps Rice Vinegar
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2 Tbsps Tahini
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2 Tbsps Soy Glaze
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1 tsp Black & White Sesame Seeds
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4 oz Sugar Snap Peas
time-saving
tips & techniques
step-by-step
instructions
1
Prepare the ingredients & make the sauce
Wash and dry the fresh produce. Peel the carrots and thinly slice on an angle. Pull off and discard the tough string that runs the length of each snap pea pod. Peel and roughly chop 2 cloves of garlic. In a bowl, whisk together the tahini, soy glaze, vinegar, and 1/2 cup of water. Roughly chop the cashews.
2
Cook the rice
Carefully rinse the rice (sifting through for any impurities). Drain thoroughly. In a small pot, combine the rice, a big pinch of salt, and 1 cup of water. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 13 to 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork.
3
Cook the vegetables
Meanwhile, in a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the sliced carrots in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the prepared peas and chopped garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened. Turn off the heat.
4
Cook the chicken
Transfer the cooked vegetables to a bowl. Wipe out the pan used to cook the vegetables. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels; place in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cornstarch and toss to coat. In the same pan, heat a thin layer of oil on medium-high. Once the oil is hot enough that a pinch of cornstarch sizzles immediately when added, add the coated chicken in an even layer (discarding any excess cornstarch). Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
5
Finish & serve your dish
To the pan, add the cooked vegetables and sauce (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until combined and the sauce is thickened. Turn off the heat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the finished chicken and vegetables over the cooked rice. Garnish with the chopped cashews and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
1
Prepare the ingredients & make the sauce
Wash and dry the fresh produce. Peel the carrots and thinly slice on an angle. Pull off and discard the tough string that runs the length of each snap pea pod. Peel and roughly chop 2 cloves of garlic. In a bowl, whisk together the tahini, soy glaze, vinegar, and 1/2 cup of water. Roughly chop the cashews.
2
Cook the rice
Carefully rinse the rice (sifting through for any impurities). Drain thoroughly. In a small pot, combine the rice, a big pinch of salt, and 1 cup of water. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 13 to 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork.
3
Cook the vegetables
Meanwhile, in a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the sliced carrots in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the prepared peas and chopped garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened. Turn off the heat.
4
Cook the chicken
Transfer the cooked vegetables to a bowl. Wipe out the pan used to cook the vegetables. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels; place in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cornstarch and toss to coat. In the same pan, heat a thin layer of oil on medium-high. Once the oil is hot enough that a pinch of cornstarch sizzles immediately when added, add the coated chicken in an even layer (discarding any excess cornstarch). Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
5
Finish & serve your dish
To the pan, add the cooked vegetables and sauce (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until combined and the sauce is thickened. Turn off the heat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the finished chicken and vegetables over the cooked rice. Garnish with the chopped cashews and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
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