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Garlic Butter Cashew Chicken

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This garlic butter cashew chicken is a rich and savory dish with tender chicken coated in a buttery garlic sauce and finished with crunchy cashews.

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast or chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Cornstarch
  • Olive oil or vegetable oil
  • Butter
  • Garlic cloves (minced)
  • Soy sauce
  • Honey
  • Chicken broth
  • Cashews (roasted or raw)
  • Green onions (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and black pepper, then toss with cornstarch.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add soy sauce, honey, and chicken broth, then bring to a simmer.
  5. Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
  6. Add cashews and cook for a few minutes until heated through.
  7. Garnish with green onions and serve warm.

Notes

  • Add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for a complete meal.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content.
  • Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Reheat with a splash of broth to loosen the sauce.
  • Chicken thighs provide extra juiciness.
  • Serve over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.

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