One Pan Broccoli Cashew Chicken whips up in 15 minutes and is so easy to make. This delicious, 10 ingredient, full of flavor meal is easy on the budget too!
Who needs take-out when you can make it at home?
One Pan Broccoli Cashew Chicken is always a favorite in my home!
We don't do take-out and we rarely go out to eat {once in a blue moon}, but that doesn't mean I don't crave old favorites from my childhood.
Whenever I'm craving good ole' Chinese take-out, I bat my eyes at my husband and ask him to make some for us. Not that I can't make it myself, but it always tastes better when he makes it. Plus, he's a former chef and makes some pretty good food too.
I just let him know what kind of "take-out" I'm thinking of, then I buy the ingredients, and he cooks it.
This healthier broccoli cashew chicken is so delicious!
It's probably one of my favorite take-out at home inspired meals. I could eat it for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
There's just something about this flavor combo. Hearty, protein-rich chicken, tender broccoli, creamy cashews, spicy garlic, zesty ginger, and a little bit of salty with a hint of sweet, saucy goodness. So good!
Making one pan broccoli cashew chicken take-out at home is so easy!
This meal is so easy to make make and it cooks up in no time! And it's all made in one pan! Plus it's budget-friendly! What's not to love about all of that?!
I can usually find good deals on all of the ingredients for this one pan broccoli cashew chicken. Broccoli tends to be one of the least expensive vegetables at my local natural foods co-op year-round {some other veggies that are usually budget-friendly are cabbage and Dino kale}. Garlic is always on the less expensive side and even cheaper if I buy some at the local farmers market.
I almost always have coconut aminos, bone broth and raw honey stocked in my pantry. I do like to look for sales on these ingredients and stock up when I can. My local natural foods co-op tends to have sales on these items every few months {always a good time to purchase more than one if you can}.
Since meat tends to be the larger price item, I like to find ways to make the meal more hearty and protein-rich without having to buy more meat. In this case, cashews are the star. I find they are much more affordable in the bulk section at my local natural foods co-op.
I also know the bulk section is very popular where I shop which guarantees that the cashews are fresher and haven't been sitting for long.
This meal takes very little prep time.
Just grab some kitchen scissors and cut up the chicken, chop up some garlic, grate some fresh ginger, and cut the broccoli florets into bite size pieces. This usually takes about 10 minutes to do.
Toss all of this goodness into a hot pan and in 15 minutes you'll have a piping hot, super delicious, take-out at home, cozy meal.
One Pan Broccoli Cashew Chicken is the most delicious take-out at home comfort food.
Next time you're thinking about take-out, give this real food version a try instead.
Your body and tastebuds will thank you.
One Pan Broccoli Cashew Chicken
One Pan Broccoli Cashew Chicken
One Pan Broccoli Cashew Chicken whips up in 15 minutes and is so easy to make. This delicious, 10 ingredient, full of flavor meal is easy on the budget too!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed (preferably pasture-raised or organic)
- 2 tablespoon grass-fed butter, ghee or avocado oil
- 1" chunk ginger, grated or finely minced
- 5 fresh garlic cloves, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon mineral-rich salt (my favorite salt)
- 1 cup roasted cashews
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- ½ cup homemade broth, organic chicken broth or store-bought bone broth
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Add healthy fat of choice to a pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger, stirring occasionally for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken and season with sea salt, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes until there is no more pink in the chicken. Add the cashews and broccoli, stirring occasionally for 1 minute.
- Add the bone broth, coconut aminos and honey, stirring occasionally for 9 minutes or until the sauce has slightly thickened, the broccoli is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from heat and allow to rest for a couple of minutes then serve immediately.
Notes
Chicken Tips: I prefer cutting the chicken up into cubes with kitchen scissors but you can easily do the same just chopping it up on a cutting board.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 4 ouncesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 172Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 164mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 13g
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Erin Carter
Oh this reminds me of the Chinese Cashew Chicken I used to love before going paleo. I can't wait to try this!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Yep! I know what you mean. I used to enjoy that kind of cashew chicken when I was a kid. I hope you get to make this healthier version. 🙂
Janice
Would this recipe work without the honey?
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Are you able to use another natural sweetener like maple syrup? If not, it shouldn't make a huge difference if you omit it, but the honey does thicken the sauce a little bit and adds a hint of sweet.
Renee Kohley
I have never had cashew chicken! That sauce sounds amazing and I think I would love the crunch of the nuts! Thank you for sharing this!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Oh it's so yummy Renee! I hope you get to try some! 🙂
Raia
I love how easy this sounds! And so much healthier than take-out. 😉
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks Raia! 🙂 Yes! So much healthier than take-out!
Rebecca Strength and Sunshine
O I love cashew chicken! This looks delicious and right up my ally!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Cashew chicken is so awesome! 🙂
Megan
YESSS for using bone broth! And yum, a usually greasy, take out made healthy! Way to go.
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks Megan! I love to add bone broth in wherever I can. 🙂
Diana
Is bone broth the same as chicken broth?
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Hi Diana, you can use chicken broth. Bone broth can be chicken, beef, etc - it's a broth that uses the bones vs a regular chicken broth that uses meat. I hope that makes sense. You can use either though 🙂
Bethany via athletic avocado
Cashew chicken is one of my faves! This is even faster than take-out, healthier and probably tastier too!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
I love that you love it too! It's such a yummy classic! 🙂 I agree, so much better than take-out.
Stacey Crawford
What is not to love! Cashew broccoli chicken in one pan in 15 minutes. On my dinner menu asap!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks Stacey! I hope you get to make some! 🙂
Amanda at Literary Weaponry
I am definitely going to try this. I love Chinese takeout but after our last move I haven't been about to find a good place to get it from. I don't know why it didn't occur to me to make it myself. I'll blame "mom brain" for this one. Thanks for the recipe!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
I hope you get to make some! I totally get and understand the "mom brain" 🙂
Susie Z
This looks so delicious! Do you serve over rice or cauli-rice or just on its own?
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
We normally eat it just on it's own, but it would be delicious with cauli-rice! 🙂
Tina
One of my fave dishes!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
It's so yummy! 🙂
linda spiker
That looks so good! And so simple. Can't beat that!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you Linda! 🙂
Carol Little R.H.
This recipe looks SO delicious ~ easy to make, colourful and very appealing. I hear you re your hubby making this -- It's such a treat to have a beloved make us a meal ! Pinning to make soon!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you so much Carol! I appreciate the pin 🙂 And so true, it really is special to have that.
Brianna
I love that you use coconut aminos, bone broth and raw honey! Those little tweets in ingredients make all the difference??
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Yes! So true Brianna 🙂
Allison - Celebrating Sweets
This sounds SO good! I love the crunch from cashews. Can't wait to give it a try!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks Allison! I hope you get to make some 🙂
Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish
I'm loving the sounds of this cashew chicken!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks Suzy! 🙂
Molly Kumar
This looks so easy to make and healthy too. I love the combination of cashews with chicken and this looks absolutely yum.
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you Molly! 🙂
Christine
What a delicious recipe! I have been looking for a recipe like this because since changing my diet I really miss Chinese take out. Must try this!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you Christine! I hope you get to make some 🙂
Meg | Meg is Well
#1 qualification of husband: must cook good Chinese take-out food! All my favorite Chinese take out dishes have broccoli in them-there really is just something about the way the broccoli blends with all the other ingredients. Now my stomach is growling for some of this!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
LOL love that! I agree, I love the broccoli in them too! 🙂
Cristina Curp
What a perfect weeknight meal. I just love the texture of cooked cashews.
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you Cristina! I love the texture of cooked cashews too, so yummy! 🙂
Megan Stevens
I love the butter in this! And the garlic, bone broth and honey. How lovely!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks so much Megan! 🙂 It's a family favorite!
Kelsey
Two weeks in a row your recipes are making our meal plan! I love cashew chicken! And your sauce recipe is beyond simple to whip up for a quick weeknight dinner, thanks!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Aww really?!!! I love that! Thank you Kelsey! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
ChihYu
I can never say no to broccoli and cashew nut chicken. You are making me so hungry !!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you ChihYu! 🙂 Gotta love that flavor combo!
Michele Spring
Oh you are awesome - I have chicken thawed in the fridge and some broccoli and I was just wondering what I was going to make for dinner. Well, now I know. Thanks for taking care of that for me! 🙂
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Oh yum! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Anna
I am so pinning this. I love this dish!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you Anna for pin! 🙂
Christie
This looks amazing! Do you think it would matter if the cashews were not roasted? Or could I roast them myself? I only have raw cashews in the pantry at the moment...
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
I'm sure raw cashews are fine too Christie 🙂 I hope you get to make some!
Katja
Love me a good one pan dinner! Can't wait to try this!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you Katja, I love one pan dinners too! 🙂
Rachel
Real take-out annoys me so much with all its grains and sugar that homemade is the only way I get "take-out" these days!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Yep! Same here Rachel! 🙂
Christy
So easy! So delicious! I used Bragg's Amino's because that's what I had on hand and served over Basmati Rice. It was amazing! Thank you!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
That sounds perfect! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it! 🙂
Mark
Great way to recreate that Chinese style flavour (without the food-coma afterwards!)
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you! 🙂
Jessica DeMay
I love recreating take-put at home and this one looks delicious! I'll have to try it!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks Jessica! Take-out at home is the best! 🙂 I hope you get to try some.
Kari Peters
I love that this only takes 15 minutes because that's just the right amount of time when you have a serious takeout craving - anything longer and I might cave!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Yes so true! It really helps that it comes together so fast. 🙂
Taesha
This sounds so easy and so much healthier (and tastier) than restaurant cashew chicken!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you Taesha! 🙂
Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk)
15-minute meals are pure gold. Can't wait to try this!!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Yes! Can't get better than 15 minute meals! 🙂
Hannah Healy
Wow! Another amazing chicken dish!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you Hannah! 🙂
Carrie Forrest
This looks so easy and delicious!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you Carrie! 🙂
Vanessa Woozley
Delicious simple midweek recipe! I cant wait to make this try, especially as it a way to incorporate more bone broth!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
I hope you get to make some Vanessa! 🙂
Amy
YES!!!! Adding this to my menu this week!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Oh yum! Enjoy it Amy! 🙂
Georgina Young
You had me at 'one pan' (and cashew) Emily! This looks like the perfect family dinner x
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks so much Georgina! 🙂
Dena Norton
I made a double batch of this last night and served it over rice noodles - it was a big hit and I have enough for leftovers! Great recipe, Emily!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks so much for sharing that with me Dena! I'm so glad you had leftovers to enjoy! xo
Agness of Run Agness Run
Broccoli and cashew are my favourite ingredients in the kitchen, Emily! However, I never thought about combining them like this! Thumbs up for the idea!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks! I hope you get to make some, the go so well together 🙂
Jennifer
How many does the recipe feed? Thanks! Sounds delish!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
About 4 servings. 3 of my family members eat this and we usually have leftovers the next day. Hope that helps. 🙂
Tee
This recipe sounds really good. I live in a small town, our grocery store doesn't sell bone broth, and I don't have the bones to make it myself at this time. Can I make it with chicken or vegetable broth? Or is this better off waiting til I can get myself some bone broth?
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Absolutely, you could use whatever broth you have on hand. I hope you get to make some 🙂
Gina
any trick to getting the sauce to thicken? After the 9 minutes my broccoli was over done and the sauce was still not thick. any suggestions would be appreciated.
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Hi Gina, it's not supposed to be a thick sauce. What I mean by slightly thickened is that the liquid will reduce some, but it's not going to be a thick sauce. The 9 minutes is an estimate time on how long it will take you to cook the broccoli, because every stovetop and cookware is different. You should cook it for about 9 minutes or until the broccoli is tender and the chicken is cooked through. My husband was a cook in Asian restaurants in the past and all sauces are thickened with corn starch, so that's what most people are used to. If you'd like it to be thicker, you could thicken it with corn starch at the end of the cook time, but make sure to find one that is organic and non-GMO. This won't make it Paleo anymore, but if corn isn't an issue for you, it's something you could try. Alternatively, you could cut back on the liquid and reduce the amount a little. Hope that helps! 🙂
Krystal Wight Armstrong
Yay, so excited I found your healthy version of Cashew Chicken; this is exactly what I was hoping for! 'Have lots of zucchini right now and really wanted to make this old favorite with it. Glad I can get by with simple ingredients like coconut aminos and honey (was afraid I'd have to look up complicated recipes to make healthy 'hoisin sauce' etc.) 'So looking forward to making your version tonight!
Only question- how much do you think it would suffer (taste wise) if I don't have any bone broth made up at the moment? Would water and maybe a pinch more salt (or something?), just ruin the recipe?
Thanks so much for this, and any advice you can offer. 🙂
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Hi Krystal 🙂 I'm so glad you found it. Do you have any kind of broth on hand, it doesn't have to be bone broth. I can't say for sure because I've never made it with water, but it could change the flavor just a bit. I wouldn't add more salt until it's cooked and do a taste test to see if it needs some or if it might need more coconut aminos, or a splash or apple cider vinegar maybe, or more sweet with honey? I'm guessing it's going to need a little flavor boost if you use water, I'm just not sure what would be needed since I haven't made it that way before. Hope that helps some 🙂
Melody
This has become a go to quick and healthy recipe in my house! My kids actually like it- they love eating it with chopsticks (miracle!) and I usually have all of the ingredients on hand (perfection!). I usually don't add the honey (the first time I made this we were doing Whole30) and I think it's delicious without it. Thanks for the great recipe!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
That makes me so happy! I'm so thrilled that your whole family enjoys it. That's so great that it works without the honey too, so perfect for Whole30. 🙂
Jean
A quick and yummy stir fry is always my go-to on busy nights and this one looks fantastic! When it can be this flavorful and be made in 15 minutes, it's definitely a winner!
Tessa Simpson
15 minute meals like this are what make a momma's world go around! So making this Emily!!
Kathryn
This looks so delicious and I know my kids would love all of these ingredients. Pinning it so I remember to make this next week! Beautiful pictures too!
CHIHYU
I love stir-fry dishes. They are always welcome in my house! So delicious!