Description
This quick and flavorful 20 Minute Garlic Butter Cashew Chicken recipe delivers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes. Ground chicken is cooked with garlic, ginger, and crunchy cashews in a rich garlic butter sauce infused with hoisin, tamari, and sriracha. Tossed with broccoli and pickled ginger, this stir-fry style dish is served over rice and topped with fresh green onions and sesame seeds for a delightful and satisfying meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Sauce
- 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, to taste
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil (or olive oil)
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a glass jar or small bowl, combine hoisin sauce, tamari or soy sauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, sriracha, black pepper, and chili flakes. Stir well to blend all the flavors thoroughly and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken, arrowroot powder or cornstarch, paprika, and a pinch of black pepper. Break up the meat with a spatula and cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Add Butter, Garlic, Ginger, and Cashews: To the cooked chicken, add the salted butter, chopped garlic, fresh ginger, and cashews. Continue cooking for about 2 minutes, allowing the butter to brown slightly and the chicken to develop a crispy texture.
- Add Sauce and Broccoli: Pour in about two-thirds of the prepared sauce, stirring to coat the chicken evenly. Allow the sauce to cook and thicken slightly, then add the broccoli florets and pickled ginger. Continue cooking for another 2-5 minutes, until the broccoli is tender but still crisp.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the garlic butter cashew chicken and broccoli over bowls of steamed rice. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the top and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for an extra burst of flavor and texture. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
- You can substitute the ground chicken with ground turkey or pork for a different flavor profile.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the amount of sriracha or add extra chili flakes to taste.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure your tamari and hoisin sauce are certified gluten-free.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with jasmine or basmati rice but also works well with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Toasting the cashews beforehand intensifies their flavor and crunch if preferred.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion