Description
A low-carb twist on classic cashew chicken, perfect for those on a ketogenic diet. Easy to prepare with crunchy cashews and colorful veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces and sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add diced bell pepper and broccoli florets, cooking for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Mix in unsalted cashews and soy sauce or coconut aminos; stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for an additional couple of minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: keto, cashew chicken, low-carb, easy dinner, asian cuisine