Sweet & Spicy Chicken with Cashews

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.