Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Honey Cashew Chicken, a perfect blend of sweet honey, crunchy cashews, and tender chicken. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also brings everyone together at the dinner table. Ideal for family gatherings or an impressive dinner party, each bite is a celebration of flavors that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 1 cup roasted unsalted cashews
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté bell peppers and broccoli in a skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until vibrant. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, cook marinated chicken until golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Add sautéed veggies and cashews back to the skillet; stir until heated through (2-3 minutes).
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg