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Easy Keto Cashew Chicken
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EASY KETO CASHEW CHICKEN

This Keto Cashew Chicken is a low carb version of a classic Chinese takeout favorite! A super easy (and healthy), one-skillet meal that’s the perfect busy weeknight meal!
Course dinner
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword Easy Keto Cashew Chicken, keto cashew chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2

    pounds

     chicken breast cut into chunks

    Can also use thighs.

  • 1/8

    salt

  • 1/8

    pepper
  • 2 tsp

    avocado oil

  • 1 green pepper cut into chunks
  • 1

    white onion cut into chunks

  • 1/4 cup

    roasted cashews

  • Sesame seeds for garnish

  • Chopped green onions for garnish

  • 1 tbsp

    rice wine vinegar

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp liquid aminos
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce Use only 1/2 tsp for a milder recipe or double if you want it spicier!

Instructions

  • In a bowl add sauce ingredients (chili garlic sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and pepper to taste). Set aside.
  • Heat pan on low heat and toast cashews until lightly brown and set aside.
  • Add avocado oil to the pan and increase heat to high and add chicken and cook through.

  • Now, throw in the chopped pepper, onion, and the sauce mixture and cook on high for about 5 minutes.
  • Next, you’ll add the liquid aminos, cashews, and rice wine vinegar to pan. Cook until sauce has thickened.
  • Top with sesame seeds and serve!

Notes

Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 300
Net Carbs: 6.5 g
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.