Express
< 20 Minute Meals
Sweet Chili Cashew Chicken
with green onion rice & carrots
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Cashews), Wheat, Sesame, Soy
- Calorie-Conscious
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
Chef
David Welch
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
- 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 4 oz. Coin Cut Carrots
- 2 fl. oz. Black Pepper Sauce
- 1 fl. oz. Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 oz. Cashews
- 2 Green Onions
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- ½ tsp. Multicolor Sesame Seeds
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
-
Nutrition (per serving)
-
Calories590
-
Carbohydrates56g
-
Net Carbs50g
-
Fat23g
-
Protein37g
-
Sodium1710mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Salt
- Olive Oil
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
-
If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
-
If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
-
1 Prepare the Ingredients
Coarsely crush cashews.
Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/2" dice.Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.Pat chicken dry. Season all over with garlic salt and a pinch of pepper. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor. -
2 Cook the Chicken Mixture
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add bell peppers, carrots, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until slightly tender, 3-4 minutes.Add 1 tsp. olive oil, chicken, and white portions of green onions. Stir occasionally until chicken is slightly browned and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes. -
3 Add the Sauces
Add black pepper sauce (to taste), sweet chili sauce, 1 Tbsp. water, and cashews to hot pan. Stir often until combined, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from burner.While chicken mixture cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Heat Rice and Finish Dish
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice and a pinch of salt.Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Stir in half the green portions of green onions (reserve remaining for garnish) and fluff rice with a fork.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken mixture with sesame seeds. Garnish with remaining green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
Home Chef is a meal kit delivery service - order and receive home food delivery weekly. Choose from 35+ fresh recipes featuring steak, chicken, pork, fish, vegetarian options, and beyond to meet your cooking needs each week.
