Mango chicken with cashew nuts

I’m a big fan of sweet and savoury dishes (I’m a pineapple on your pizza girl!) and I was craving food that was warm and nourishing, but that also had a hint of sweetness.  

What you need.

  • 500g chicken breast

  • 50g raw cashews.

  • 200g green beans

  • 1 medium mango

  • 1 large red capsicum/ pepper

  • 1 large yellow capsicum/ pepper

  • 1 large onion.

  • 1 medium bunch of broccolini.

  • 2 tablespoons of coconut oil/ olive oil.

  • 1 can of coconut cream / coconut milk

  • 2 garlic cloves (crushed and peeled).

  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, turmeric, fresh grated ginger, nutmeg, pure vanilla extract and chilli (can add more if needed).

  • Himalayan salt and black pepper (to sprinkle).

How to make.

  • Chop, slice and dice mango, onion, capsicum, green beans and broccolini.

  • Crush and peel garlic.

  • In a food processor or blender combine mango, coconut cream. milk, cinnamon, turmeric, ground ginger, nutmeg, pure vanilla extract, chilli and garlic and put to the side.

  • Heat one tablespoon of coconut oil/olive oil in pan over medium heat and brown chicken.

  • In a separate pan heat another tablespoon of coconut oil/ vegetable oil and sautee onion for 3 mins

  • Add in the capsicum/ pepper, broccolini and green beans and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.

  • Add in cooked chicken.

  • Pour in the blended mango and spices

  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  • Cover, and simmer on a low heat for 30 minutes

  • Add in cashew nuts

To serve

With rice.

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