Honey Cashew Chicken
Honey Cashew Chicken is a quick 20-minute stir fry that’s perfect for an easy dinner. With tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a sweet-savory sauce, this homemade version is better than takeout and packed with fresh, bold flavors!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 8 oz (230g) chicken breast (cut into cubes)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 small red bell pepper (cut into cubes)
- 1/2 cup roasted cashew nuts
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or Chinese rice vinegar)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- 1
Marinate the chicken with the cornstarch for 5 minutes. This will help make the chicken tender.
- 2
Mix all the Sauce ingredients together and stir to combine well. Set aside.
- 3
Heat a skillet with the oil. Once it's heated, add the garlic and stir-fry for a few seconds before adding the chicken. Stir-fry the chicken until the surface turns white, then add the broccoli, bell pepper, and cashew nuts.
- 4
Stir to combine well before adding the Sauce. Continue to stir-fry until the chicken is cooked and the sauce thickens. Dish out and serve immediately with steamed rice.