Best 7 Broccoli Lemon Chicken With Cashews Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our tantalizing Broccoli Lemon Chicken with Cashews recipe, a harmonious blend of vibrant flavors and textures. Succulent chicken breasts, marinated in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce, are pan-fried to golden perfection. Crisp-tender broccoli florets and crunchy cashews join the chicken in a delectable stir-fry, infused with a savory sauce that bursts with lemon brightness, garlic aroma, and a hint of sweetness.

This recipe collection goes beyond the main dish, offering a variety of culinary adventures to satisfy every palate. Treat your taste buds to the vibrant flavors of our Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi, where succulent shrimp are sautéed in a luscious lemon-garlic sauce, accompanied by tender spaghetti for a delightful meal. For a vegetarian delight, try our Broccoli and Tofu Stir-Fry, where tender broccoli and firm tofu are tossed in a flavorful sauce, making it a satisfying and protein-packed dish.

If you're craving a classic comfort food with a twist, our Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta is a must-try. Juicy chicken breasts are enveloped in a velvety lemon cream sauce, served over al dente pasta for a rich and satisfying meal. And for a refreshing side dish, our Broccoli Lemon Salad combines crisp broccoli, tangy lemon, and a hint of sweetness from honey, creating a light and zesty salad that perfectly complements any main course.

With detailed instructions, helpful tips, and captivating food photography, these recipes guarantee a culinary journey that will impress your family and friends. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and create memorable meals with our curated collection of lemon-inspired dishes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CASHEW CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI



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"I love to cook and bake for my family and friends," says Bonnie DeVries. The reader from Brainerd, Minnesota seasons this chicken and rice casserole with ground ginger, then stirs in some crunchy cashews. -Bonnie DeVries, Brainerd, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups frozen broccoli cuts
1-3/4 cups boiling water
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Pepper to taste
3/4 cup salted cashews, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Transfer to a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , Cover and bake at 375° for 45-55 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is no longer pink. Stir in 1/2 cup of cashews. Sprinkle with remaining cashews.

Nutrition Facts :

MY MOTHER'S LEMONY CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI



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My mom used to make super succulent chicken with broccoli for our family in Montana. The few lucky guests invited for supper could not stop raving. -Jessy Drummond, Springfield, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 large egg
3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
Lemon wedges
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, garlic powder and paprika. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then in flour mixture; shake off excess., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 4-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Add broth, lemon zest and remaining lemon juice to skillet; bring to a boil. Stir in broccoli. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Serve with chicken, lemon wedges and, if desired, rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 716mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

ONE PAN BROCCOLI CASHEW CHICKEN



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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!

Provided by Emily Vidaurri

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed (preferably pasture-raised or organic)
2 tbsp grass-fed butter, ghee or avocado oil
1" chunk ginger, grated or finely minced
5 fresh garlic cloves, finely minced
½ tsp mineral-rich salt (my favorite salt)
1 cup roasted cashews
2 cups broccoli florets
½ cup homemade bone broth or store-bought bone broth
¼ cup coconut aminos
2 tbsp honey

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 41 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 4 ounces, Sodium 164 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat

BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC BUTTER AND CASHEWS



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A new recipe a neighbor gave us. What a hit with my family. Just the right mixture of garlic and cashews with our favorite side dish, broccoli. And, so very easy to make!! If in a pinch, you could probably use frozen broccoli too, but I haven't tried.

Provided by SALSIEPIE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
⅓ cup butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons white vinegar
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup chopped salted cashews

Steps:

  • Place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. Bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. Drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
  • While the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. Mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 610.6 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

BROCCOLI, CHICKEN & CASHEW NUT STIR FRY



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These ingredients are good sources of folic acid - healthy food never tasted so good

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Main course, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp seasoned rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
1juice of 1 small orange
1 tsp dark muscovado sugar
2 tsp cornflour
2 tbsp stir-fry oil or vegetable oil
385g unsalted cashew nuts
1medium onion, thinly sliced
1large skinless boneless chicken breast fillet, cut into chunks
250g broccoli florets
150g pack mangetout, sliced in half
1 red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a jug, mix together the soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, muscovado sugar and cornflour. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a wok. Add the cashews and cook for a minute until golden brown. Quickly remove the nuts and tip on to kitchen paper to drain. Add the onion slices and fry over a high heat for 3-5 minutes until browned and softened, then lift them out and add to the cashews.
  • Tip the chicken into the wok and stir fry for 3-4 minutes, then tip in the broccoli, mangetout and red pepper and stir fry for another 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender yet still crunchy.
  • Stir the cornflour mixture to blend the ingredients, pour into the wok and stir fry for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens. Stir in the onion and cashews, then pile on to warm plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 1.83 milligram of sodium

LEMON CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI



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Sauteed chicken and tender-crisp broccoli are infused with flavor from a savory lemon sauce in this exquisite skillet dish.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Swanson®

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 pounds chicken parts
1 medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 packets Swanson® Flavor Boost™ Concentrated Chicken Broth
3 cups fresh broccoli florets

Steps:

  • Grate 1 tablespoon zest and squeeze 1/4 cup juice from the lemon.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until well browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Pour off any fat.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Heat the remaining oil in the skillet. Add the onion and garlic and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the concentrated broth and lemon juice. Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Stir the broccoli and lemon zest in the skillet. Cover and cook until the broccoli is tender-crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 145.5 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 48.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 579.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CASHEW CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



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Fresh ginger gives a boost to this scrumptious one-skillet supper.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil, if desired
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
3/4 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
1 cup salted roasted cashews

Steps:

  • Cook rice in water as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix soy sauce, gingerroot, sugar and sesame oil. Stir in chicken until coated; let stand 15 minutes to marinate.
  • In small bowl, stir 1/4 cup of the broth and the cornstarch until cornstarch is dissolved; set aside.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat vegetable oil over high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and add to heated oil in skillet; reserve any remaining marinade. Cook chicken about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink in center.
  • Stir broccoli and remaining 1/2 cup broth into chicken in skillet; cover and cook 1 minute. Stir in onions and cashews.
  • Stir reserved marinade into cornstarch mixture. Stir into chicken mixture; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1590 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh broccoli, lemon, and cashews will give your dish the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken breasts are very easy to overcook. Cook them until they are just cooked through, or they will become dry and tough.
  • Use a good quality soy sauce: Soy sauce is a key ingredient in this dish, so make sure you use a good quality one. Look for a soy sauce that is naturally brewed and has a rich, complex flavor.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley will add a pop of color and flavor to your dish.

Conclusion:

This broccoli lemon chicken with cashews is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also a good source of protein and healthy fats. Serve it over rice or noodles, or with a side of your favorite vegetables.

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