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Gluten Free Cashew Chicken and Broccoli

5/20/2014

Being Gluten Free has it's challenges. Like going out to eat at any Chinese Food Resteraunt. They're all gluten-infested with their wide use of wheat based Soy Sauce. So, anytime I have a craving, it has to be quenched at home. This next recipe is a simple Cashew Chicken & Broccoli that you can throw together and it tastes fabulous!

Mmmmmm! Love it. Food makes me happy. :)

Gluten Free Cashew Chicken and Broccoli

(Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
Adapted by jalene from a Betty Crocker recipe

Yields about 4 servings
Ingredients:

3 Tbsp Gluten Free Soy Sauce
2 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp sugar (I used evaporated cane juice sugar)
1/16th tsp crushed red pepper flakes (use 1/8th tsp for more of a kick)
1 large chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
3/4 cup gluten free chicken broth, divided
2 & 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp oil (high-temp cooking oil like grapeseed or sesame oil)
5 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup roasted & salted cashews

Directions:

In a large bowl combine the soy sauce, ginger, sugar, red pepper flakes and chicken. Allow the chicken to marinate for about 15 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine a 1/4 cup of the chicken broth with all of the cornstarch. Set aside.
In a large skillet heat the oil over high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and add to the skillet. Save the marinade and combine it with the chicken broth and cornstarch mixture. Set aside. Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes or until no longer pink in the center.
Then add the broccoli and remaining 1/2 cup of chicken broth into the skillet. Cover and steam for 1 minute. Uncover and stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken.
Stir in cashews and serve hot over rice.

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Consume within 3 days.

The products I use:

San-J makes a great gluten free soy sauce that I LOVE. I've found the 10 oz bottles at some Smith's & Fred Meyer locations, as well as at local health food stores.

We go through it a lot so we buy in bulk to help save money. The 64 oz jug is only around $30 bucks on Amazon.

For 1 (10 oz) bottle

For 1 (64 oz) jug

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Thai Chicken Stir-Fry

10/29/2013

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Yum! This stir fry is delicious. It's been really hard to find a good recipe. It seems like the sauce can seriously make or break this dish. Let me tell ya, this sauce nails it on this one. It has a pleasant kick and a healthy variety of vegetables. It just feels good eating it!

Maybe stir fry isn't your thing...but this recipe just might make you change your mind. I hope you all are daring enough to try new things as we are. I've been known to get a little bored in the kitchen and crave something different and exciting...

Gluten Free Thai Chicken Stir-Fry

(Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
Adapted by jalene from a recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Ingredients:

3 Tbsp gluten free chicken stock
2 Tbsp gluten free soy sauce
1/2 Tbsp fish sauce (Thai Kitchen's is gluten free)
1 Tbsp water
1 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (use less for less of a kick)
1 Tbsp oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger root, grated
12 oz chicken, diced
1 onion, sliced in squares
3 carrots, peeled and sliced julienne-style
1 zucchini, sliced julienne-style
1/3 cup peanuts or cashews (optional)

Directions:

Combine the chicken stock, soy sauce, fish sauce, water, cornstarch, and crushed red pepper flakes to create a sauce. Set aside.
Heat the oil in large skillet or wok over medium heat. Cook the ginger root and garlic until fragrant (about a minute).
Add carrots and cook for 3 minutes. Then add the zucchini & onions. Cook until veggies are crisp tender. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Cook the chicken and stir in the sauce and veggies. Heat until thick and bubbly. Add nuts and serve over hot rice. Keep leftovers up to 3 days covered in the fridge.

Like Thai Food? You'll LOVE this:

Try my Gluten Free Thai Red Curry.
It's a crowd pleaser for sure!

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Teriyaki Stir Fry

8/1/2012

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Let me just start out by saying I'm no Stir-Fry expert but I love to eat it! There's actually so many different combinations you can do but we just had this one for dinner so I thought I'd share. If you don't have exactly these veggies, you can sub in other ones you need to use up.

Speaking of veggies, did you know that you're supposed to eat 2 & 1/2 cups of veggies a day?! Man, how many of us are doing that? I know sometimes it can be hard! So, here's a great naturally gluten free meal that is PACKED full of veggies and with the garlic and ginger flavored teriyaki sauce, you won't be forcing them in your mouth either! I like to add nuts for extra protein. It makes a great Vegan, meatless meal.

Garlic & Ginger Teriyaki Stir Fry

(Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)
Created by jalene

Cooking time: less than 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1-2 Tbsp peanut oil, safflower, or another high-smoke point oil of choice
1/2 cup of my Basic Teriyaki Sauce
4 organic Carrots, peeled, cut julienne-style
1 medium sized organic zucchini, cut julienne-style
2 organic celery stalks, sliced
1/2 cup organic cabbage, sliced
1/3 cup cashews or peanuts

Directions:

Prepare (wash, cut) all the veggies (if you haven't already.) If you need help on how to julienne visit HERE.
Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Add your oil, garlic, ginger, and carrots. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes.
Add the remaining vegetables. One minute before desired firmness is achieved, add the Teriyaki Sauce. Serve hot over rice.

Optional: Sometimes we like to sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top. Makes a yummy addition.

Tip from jalene:

Like I said, I'm no expert but here's a great article from someone who is. It's a great Q&A session specifically about Stir-frying. It's worth checking out: http://consults.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/09/a-cook-talks-about-woks-and-stir-fries/

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Gluten Free Cashew Chicken and Broccoli

Gluten Free Cashew Chicken and Broccoli

The products I use:

Thai Chicken Stir-Fry

Gluten Free Thai Chicken Stir-Fry

Like Thai Food? You'll LOVE this:

Teriyaki Stir Fry

Garlic & Ginger Teriyaki Stir Fry

Tip from jalene:

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