====== Chicken Thighs with Mango and Cashews ======
  * 1/2 tsp light brown sugar
  * 1 1/2 tsp black pepper (1/2tsp + 1 tsp)
  * pinch of cayenne
  * 1/4 cup olive oil (1Tsp+3Tbsp)
  * 1/2 cup cashews
  * 1 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs -  cut into 2" chunks
  * 1 tsp kosher salt
  * 1/4 cup scallions - finely cut
  * 2 Tbsp cilantro stems - finely cut
  * 3 garlic cloves - minced
  * 2 Tbsp rum
  * 1 large mango (15 oz.) cut into 1/4" cubes
  * 1 - 1 1/2 tsp cider vinegar
  * 1/3 cup chopped cilantro leaves
  

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  - In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, 1/2 tsp black pepper and cayenne. Heat  1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet. Add the cashews and sugar spice mixture to the skillet: cook, stirring, until the nuts are golden,2-3 min. Scrape nuts into a bowl.
  - Wipe out skillet. Season chicken all over with salt and remaining 1 tsp pepper. Return skillet to heat and add the remaining  3 Tbsp oil. Add scallions and cilantro stems; cook, stirring for 1 min. Add garlic and chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is golden ad cooked through, about 12 min.
  - Pour in the rum and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the rum evaporates, about 1 min.
  - Remove pan from heat and add nuts, mango, vinegar and cilantro leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  


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  Serves: 6      Total cook time: 17 min.
  Source: NYT cooking app - Melissa Clark Black Pepper Chicken Thighs with Mango, Rum and Cashews


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