Cashew Chicken For One, easy to make and so much better than takeout! Cooked chicken and cashews in a sweet garlic sauce. This single serving version of cashew chicken is full of flavor, healthy, and ready in just 20 minutes!
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, olive oil, ginger, and water. Set aside.
Make the Cashew Chicken
Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sauté until cooked through, 4-5 minutes.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onions, broccoli, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally for one minute, keeping them crisp-tender.
Add the cashews to the skillet and pour in the sauce. Cook until the mixture comes to a light boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes.
Serve with rice (optional).
Notes
Uniform Chicken Pieces: For even cooking, make sure to cut your chicken into pieces of similar size. This ensures that all the chicken cooks uniformly.
Soy Sauce Choices: I use low-sodium soy sauce in this recipe. If you're using regular soy sauce, hold off on adding extra salt to the chicken initially. Taste the dish first and add salt later if needed to avoid over-seasoning.
Spice It Up: If you prefer your cashew chicken with a kick, sprinkle a pinch or two of crushed red pepper flakes into the mix. Remember, a small amount can pack a lot of heat.
Skillet Size: I find a 10-inch skillet to be ideal for cooking this single-serving cashew chicken. For optimal results, use a skillet of similar size.
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