Garlic Butter Cashew Chicken

Tender chicken and crunchy cashews coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, a delightful fusion of savory and nutty flavors.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

35 min

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken breast

1 cup cashews

4 tbsp butter

6 cloves garlic

0.25 cup soy sauce

0.5 cup chicken broth

1 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 tsp salt

0.5 tsp black pepper

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1
Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
2
Mince the garlic cloves.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
4
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
5 min
5
Add butter to the skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
6
Pour the soy sauce mixture into the skillet. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
2 min
7
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cashews and toss to coat everything in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
2 min
8
Serve hot, garnished with extra cashews if desired.
9
Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes
2 min

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