Low-Carb Honey Cashew Chicken with Broccoli
Low-Carb Honey Cashew Chicken with Broccoli is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy broccoli, and roasted cashews enveloped in a delightful sweet-savory honey sauce. This easy-to-prepare recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, allowing you to indulge your taste buds while maintaining your health goals. With its colorful ingredients and delicious flavors, this dish is sure to impress at any table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup roasted unsalted cashews
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the broccoli into florets; mince the garlic.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Add chicken and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat; cook marinated chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add broccoli to the pan and stir-fry for an additional 3-5 minutes until bright green and crisp.
- Stir in roasted cashews and cook for another minute to combine flavors.
- Serve hot, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg