Description
Easy Cashew Chicken is a delightful weeknight dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and vibrant vegetables in a savory-sweet sauce. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, this recipe transforms ordinary dinners into extraordinary culinary experiences. Perfect for family gatherings or casual get-togethers, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 1 cup roasted unsalted cashews
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice the vegetables.
- In a bowl, marinate chicken with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the vegetables until tender-crisp.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the cashews just before serving.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg