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Thai Mango Basil Chick’n

Zahra
This vegan Thai Mango Basil Chick’n is packed with a combination of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. And it's incredibly quick to make!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 8 oz Tofurky Chick'n Lightly Seasoned chopped
  • ½ cup Red Onion chopped
  • Water as needed
  • 1 tbsp Ginger minced
  • 1 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • ½ cup Cashews
  • 1 Mango chopped
  • 1 cup Basil chopped

Sauce

  • ½ tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper or to taste
  • ½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • tbsp Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Asian Chili Garlic Sauce
  • ¼ cup Water

Garnish

  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Green Onions

Instructions
 

  • Add all sauce ingredients into a mixing bowl. Mix and set aside.
  • Heat a wok over medium heat. Add oil and chick’n, then sauté for one minute or until slightly brown.
  • Add onion and sauté for 1 additional minute. Add a little bit of water if food is sticking to the pan.
  • Add ginger, garlic, and red bell pepper and continue sautéing for 3 minutes. Again, add small amounts of water if the mixture sticks to the pan.
  • Reduce heat to low and add cashews, mango, and basil and mix for about 30 seconds.
  • Give a quick whisk to the pre-mixed sauce and add it to the pan. Mix everything well together.
  • Cover with lid and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then remove from heat.
  • Mix in garnishes. Serve hot with sticky rice.
Keyword savory, spicy, sweet, vegan