Honey Garlic Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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A quick and flavorful stir-fry combining tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and fresh broccoli in a sweet honey garlic sauce. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, broccoli florets, cashews for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces chicken thighs
3 cups, cut into small pieces broccoli florets
1/2 cup, unsalted cashews
4, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp honey
4 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 1 lb cut chicken thighs with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the chicken and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp honey, 4 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 cup water. Bring sauce to a gentle boil and cook for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 4: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and 1/2 cup unsalted cashews to the pan. Stir-fry everything together for 4-5 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp and sauce coats all ingredients.
Step 5: Finish by drizzling 1 tsp sesame oil and tossing well before serving.