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Close-up of garlic butter cashew chicken with rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Alyssa

20 Minute Garlic Butter Cashew Chicken

Restaurant-style cashew chicken made healthier, quicker, and with a few tweaks to make it unique and delicious!
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 761
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons real maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • black pepper and chili flakes
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil or olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1.5 cups broccoli
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1/3 cup pickled ginger
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Method
 

  1. To make the sauce, combine all ingredients in a glass jar.
  2. In a large skillet, combine the oil, chicken, cornstarch, paprika, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks until browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the butter, garlic, ginger, and cashews. Cook 2 minutes, until the butter browns and the chicken gets crispy.
  4. Pour over 2/3 of the sauce. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly. Then, add the broccoli and pickled ginger. Cook another 2-5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  5. Serve the chicken, broccoli, and remaining sauce over bowls of rice. Top with sesame seeds and green onion. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe is a quick and easy meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes.