Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of 20 Minute Garlic Butter Cashew Chicken, a quick and healthy twist on a classic dish. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Tender ground chicken is sautéed with garlic and ginger, creating a savory base that pairs beautifully with crunchy cashews. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish combines fresh vegetables and a flavorful sauce, making it a hit for both kids and adults. Customize it with your favorite veggies for a personal touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli
- 1 cup cashews
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
- 1–2 tablespoons real maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- black pepper and chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
Instructions
- In a glass jar, combine hoisin sauce, tamari or soy sauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, sriracha, black pepper, and chili flakes. Shake well to mix.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken along with arrowroot powder or cornstarch and paprika; cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in butter, garlic, ginger, and cashews; cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in two-thirds of the prepared sauce; let it thicken while stirring occasionally. Add broccoli and pickled ginger; cook for an additional 2-5 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Serve over rice or noodles, drizzled with remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg