Cashew Chicken with Pineapple

Real prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves 2
Side dish suggestions: steamed vegetables, couscous

Supplies:

• Food processor or mini-chopper
• Medium skillet

From the freezer:

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" wide strips

From the pantry:

• 1 small jar chunked pineapple
• 1/4 c cashews (or substitute peanuts)
• 1 slice whole wheat bread
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbl cooking oil

Fresh:

• 1 tbl chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp lime juice (or from the fridge if you buy the little green lime juice thing like I do)

Preparation:

1. Combine cashews and bread slice in a food processor. Pulse until fine crumbs form. Sprinkle onto a plate.
2. Coat all sides of the chicken strips with the cashew mixture.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add cooking oil. Add chicken strips. Cook for 5-6 minutes, turning once, or until done.
4. Combine pineapple chunks, cilantro, and lime juice in a small bowl. Serve on top of chicken strips.

Approx. calories: 225 for 1 chicken breast and 1/2 c pineapple mixture