Express
Honey Cashew Chicken
with broccoli and rice
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Cashews), Soy
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 8 oz. Broccoli Florets
- 4 fl. oz. Sweet & Thick Soy Sauce
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 2 oz. Cashews
- 1 fl. oz. Honey
- 2 Green Onions
- 2 tsp. Cornstarch
- 1 tsp. Umami Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories550
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Carbohydrates57g
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Net Carbs54g
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Fat19g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1510mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Microwave
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Break broccoli into bite-sized pieces using hands.
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate. Pat chicken dry. Season all over with a pinch of salt and pepper. -
2 Cook Chicken and Add Sauce
In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, honey, soy sauce, and 1/2 cup water. Set aside. Kids want to help? With supervision, have them help mix the sauce.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan. Stir occasionally until golden-brown and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Add half the cashews (reserve remaining for garnish) and white portions of green onions. Stir occasionally until slightly browned, 1-2 minutes.Stir in cornstarch mixture until combined and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce is slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.While chicken and sauce cook, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Place another large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add broccoli, peppers, umami seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Cover, and cook until water is almost completely evaporated, 4-6 minutes.Uncover, and stir occasionally until vegetables are tender, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.While vegetables cook, continue recipe. -
4 Heat Rice and Finish Dish
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice, 2 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt.Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with vegetables and chicken. Garnish with sauce from pan, remaining cashews, and green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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