Description
We are all about quick cooking weeknight dinners and this Keto-Low Carb Cashew Chicken comes together in less than 30 minutes in just one pan.
If you’ve been craving the Cashew Chicken, this Keto/Low Carb friendly homemade version is full of flavor and couldn’t be easier to make.
WHAT SAUCE IS USED IN CASHEW CHICKEN?
Just like with most Asian takeout dishes, the sauce is what makes any stir-fry the best. This keto friendly sauce is a combination of liquid aminos, sesame oil.
WHAT OTHER VEGETABLES CAN I USE FOR CASHEW CHICKEN?
If you’re not a fan of broccoli or bell peppers, you can also make this low carb cashew chicken with zucchini, bok choy, green beans or mushrooms.
WILL KETO CASHEW CHICKEN WORK FOR MEAL PREP?
This low carb cashew chicken is perfect for making ahead on your Sunday meal prep. Simply divide into air-tight containers and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
WHAT SIDES CAN I SERVE CASHEW CHICKEN WITH?
Cashew chicken is delicious on its own or you can serve it over cauliflower rice, lettuce wraps, zucchini noodles, shirataki noodles or konjac rice.
The best part of having takeout cashew chicken is coating your sides with that amazing sauce.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 333.3 kcal
Ingredients
3 raw chicken thighs
2 tbsp coconut oil(for cooking)
1/4 cup raw cashews
1/2 medium Green Bell Pepper
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp liquid aminos
1/2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp Sesame Oil
1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
1 tbsp green onions
1/4 medium white onion
Salt + Pepper
Instructions
1. Heat a pan over low heat and toast the cashews for 8 minutes or until they start to lightly brown and become
fragrant. Remove and set aside.
2. Dice chicken thighs into 1 inch chunks. Cut onion and pepper into equally large chunks.
3. Increase heat to high and add canola oil to pan.
4. Once oil is up to temperature, add in the chicken thighs and allow them to cook through(about 5 minutes).
5. Once the chicken is fully cooked. Add in the pepper, onions, garlic, chili garlic sauce and seasonings(ginger, salt,
pepper). Allow to cook on high for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and cashews. Cook on high and allow the liquid to reduce down until it is a sticky consistency, There should not be excess liquid in the pan upon completing cooking.
7. Serve in a bowl, top with sesame seeds and drizzle with sesame oil. Enjoy!
Nutrional Facts
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