Broccoli Cashew Chicken Stir Fry {Easy Recipe!}
Broccoli cashew chicken stir fry is full of fresh broccoli florets, red bell pepper, cashew nuts, and chunks of tender chicken. This one-pan meal is great for an easy weeknight dinner and is delicious as leftovers too
Servings 6
Calories 448kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch or flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast - diced in 1-inch pieces
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets chopped
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 cup whole cashews
- Sauce:
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- ¾ tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- In a large zip-lock bag, add flour, salt and pepper.
- Add chicken pieces and shake to coat.
- In a large skillet, add both oils and cook chicken 4-5 minutes over medium-high heat. Stir constantly so all sides of the chicken cook evenly. Chicken should be 80% cooked through.
- Add broccoli, peppers, and garlic. Cook 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp and chicken is cooked through.
- In a measuring cup, add soy sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, and ginger. Whisk to combine.
- Add cashews to the skillet. Stir.
- Add sauce to the pan and stir to combine. Simmer on low heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve with cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 885mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g