20-Min Cashew Chicken with Glossy Sauce
Tender chicken and roasted cashews coated in a sweet-salty soy glaze with a whisper of ginger. Ready in one skillet, perfect for weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 510
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thigh, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ¾ cup roasted salted cashews
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 whole scallions, sliced thin
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add chicken pieces and cook without stirring for 2 minutes, then stir and brown for 3 more minutes until mostly opaque.
- 3
Stir in ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Pour soy sauce and honey into the skillet, then stir in cashews and toss until the sauce coats everything and turns glossy, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Scatter scallions over the top and toss once more.
- 6
Serve immediately over rice or noodles if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon or spatula
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