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Sesame Chicken With Cashews And Dates Recipe

Ingredients

• Yield:
• 4 to 6 servings
• 4tablespoons toasted (Asian) sesame oil
• 12-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into about 12 “coins”
• 6 to 8garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 1bunch scallions (white and green parts), cut into 2-inch lengths
• 3 to 4dried red chiles, or ½ teaspoon chile flakes
• 2pounds boneless chicken thighs (preferably skin on, but skinless is O.K.), cut into 2-inch chunks
• ½cup toasted cashews
• ⅓cup rice wine or dry sherry
• 3tablespoons dark soy sauce or tamari
• 4pitted dates, thinly sliced
• 3cups fresh basil or cilantro leaves, or a combination
• Rice vinegar or lime juice, to taste
• Cooked rice, for serving

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