EASY KETO CASHEW CHICKEN
Looking for a quick and healthy dinner that doesn’t compromise on flavor? This EASY KETO CASHEW CHICKEN is a delightful, low-carb twist on a classic Chinese takeout dish that will have your family asking for seconds. Whipped up in under 30 minutes, this vibrant recipe combines tender chicken pieces with crunchy cashews and colorful vegetables, all enveloped in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-skillet wonder is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast (or thighs), cut into chunks
- 1 green pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 white onion, cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup roasted cashews
- 1 tablespoon rice apple vinegar
- 3 tablespoons liquid aminos
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients: chili garlic sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Toast the cashews in a pan over low heat until lightly browned. Set aside.
- Heat avocado oil in the pan over high heat and add chicken pieces. Cook until no longer pink.
- Add green pepper and onion to the pan along with the prepared sauce mixture. Sauté for about five minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Stir in liquid aminos, toasted cashews, and rice apple vinegar. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg