Chicken with Candied Cashews - Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsalted roasted cashews
• 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided use, plus extra for drizzling
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1 scallion, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water
• 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• Kosher salt
• 4 large, skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch pieces
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced tender celery ribs
• 1/4 cup celery leaves
• Steamed white rice, for serving (optional)