Ginger Honey Cashew Chicken Skillet
Lightly crispy chicken combines with cashews and green beans in a delectable ginger honey sauce for a super fast last minute dinner that will keep you coming back for seconds. Just 30 minutes and one pan are all you need to make it happen!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- ¾ teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil divided, or any neutral flavored oil such as avocado or canola
- 1 pound green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced or grated ginger
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/3 cup chopped roasted salted cashews
- 2 green onions chopped
- hot sauce optional
Instructions
- Lay the chicken pieces on a large plate, sprinkle with arrowroot and ¼ teaspoon salt. Toss everything together until the chicken is well coated.
- Whisk together the chicken broth, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and honey until well combined
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add the chicken and cook until it’s browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove from the pan and set aside. It’s okay if browned bits remain in the pan.
- Add an additional 1 tablespoon oil to the pan, along with the green beans, ginger, and ¼ teaspoons salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth mixture, stirring to get up any chicken bits. Cook on medium low for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce is reduced a bit.
- Add chicken back to the pan, along with the cashews, stirring to combine. Taste and add additional salt if necessary. Serve warm over rice on on its own, sprinkled with the green onion and hot sauce if you like.
Notes
Nutrition information calculated using chicken breasts and arrowroot powder.
For nut-free, be sure to omit the cashews and use sesame seeds in their place.
For more ingredients & modifications, see the blog post above.
Nutrition
Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 1221mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 910IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 3mg
