Description
Cashew Chicken is a delectable dish that combines tender chicken and crunchy cashews in a savory sauce, creating a burst of flavors with each bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this vibrant meal pleases both the palate and the eyes, leaving everyone at the table wanting more. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, Cashew Chicken is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Marinate diced chicken in soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cashews; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour remaining marinade into the skillet and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg