Cashew Chicken {Time-Tested & Perfected!}

Ingredients (12)

• For the chicken:
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds total), cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3/4 cup peanut oil or other vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 cup tamari (or soy sauce; use wheat-free tamari or soy sauce if you need to cook gluten-free)
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 cups raw cashews
• 3 cups roughly chopped onions (about 2 medium large onions)
• 3 cups roughly chopped mushrooms
• For garnish, optional:
• 1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions or green onions, green parts only