Paleo Kung Pao Chicken (Kid-Approved) | Wellness Mama

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 TBSP coconut oil ((divided))
• 4 cups vegetables ((such as celery, broccoli, onion, bell pepper))
• ¾ cup cashews ((chopped))
• 1 TBSP arrowroot powder
• 2 TBSP honey
• ¼ cup coconut aminos
• 3 TBSP Shaoxing cooking wine ((or cooking sherry, or chicken broth))
• 2 TBSP rice vinegar ((or apple cider vinegar))
• ¾ cup chicken broth
• 1 TBSP sesame oil
• 4 cloves garlic ((minced))
• 1 tsp dried ginger ((or 1½ TBSP fresh ginger, grated))
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes ((or more, or less depending on your love of heat))
• 6 dried red chili peppers ((optional))