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Keto Cashew Chicken Recipe

Keto Cashew Chicken Recipe
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This Keto Cashew Chicken recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Tender chicken pieces are stir-fried with crunchy cashews, colorful vegetables, and a savory sauce, creating a delicious low-carb, gluten-free, and keto-friendly dish.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Stir-Fry:

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 3 green onions (sliced)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon monk fruit sweetener or erythritol (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (to thicken sauce, optional)

Garnish:

  • sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok. Season and sauté chicken until cooked through. Set aside.
  2. Stir-Fry Vegetables: Add remaining oil to the pan, stir-fry broccoli, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger until tender.
  3. Prepare Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sweetener. Thicken with xanthan gum if desired.
  4. Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the pan, pour sauce over, add cashews and green onions. Cook briefly, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve hot.

Notes

  • For added heat, stir in crushed red pepper flakes or chili oil.
  • Serve over cauliflower rice for a complete keto meal.

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