Description
This Sesame Ginger Cashew Chicken is a quick and easy high-protein meal with tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a flavorful sesame-ginger sauce. Perfect for a healthy homemade dinner, this dish is gluten-free, dairy-free, and better than takeout!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cashews, unsalted
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- In a separate bowl, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water to create a slurry.
- Combine Everything:
- Reduce heat to medium and pour the sauce into the skillet. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cashews and return the chicken to the pan. Stir well to coat everything in the sauce.
- Garnish & Serve:
- Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot over steamed rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65g