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Cashew Chicken

A delicious and easy-to-make cashew chicken that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 cup boneless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 cup cashews
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
  2. Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and black pepper.
  6. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and stir to combine.
  7. Add cashews and stir for another 2 minutes.
  8. Serve the cashew chicken over cooked rice.

Notes

This cashew chicken is a quick, nutritious, and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights.