Description
Enjoy a delicious and satisfying Keto Cashew Chicken that’s perfect for a low-carb dinner option. This Asian-inspired stir-fry is packed with flavor and healthy ingredients like chicken, cashews, and veggies, all cooked in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Stir-Fry:
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon low-carb sweetener (such as monk fruit or erythritol)
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional, for thickening)
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Season chicken with coconut aminos, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Brown chicken in avocado oil; set aside.
- Toast Cashews: Toast cashews until golden; set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: Cook bell pepper and zucchini, then add garlic and ginger.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken, add sauce, and cook until thickened. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
- For extra spice, add red pepper flakes or sliced chili peppers with the vegetables.
- Coconut aminos keep this dish soy-free, but you can substitute with tamari if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
