Garlic Butter Cashew Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs chicken breast(paid link)
• 1 cup cashews(paid link)
• 4 tbsp butter(paid link)
• 6 cloves garlic(paid link)
• ¼ cup soy sauce(paid link)
• ½ cup chicken broth(paid link)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch(paid link)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Mince the garlic cloves.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.

4. 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. 5

   Add butter to the skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

6. 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. 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. 8

   Serve hot, garnished with extra cashews if desired.

9. 9

   Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes

   2 min

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