Easy Keto Cashew Chicken Recipe

Calendar icon Published: Feb 3rd 2022 by Chigoziri Nwachuku
Clock icon Last updated: Dec 17th 2024
Read time: 2 mins
Cuisine:
Asian
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Aerial shot of Easy Keto Cashew Chicken in a wok

Are you craving Chinese takeout, but want to skip the carbs? Make this Easy Keto Cashew Chicken. One serving contains just 4.3 grams of net carbs. It's packed with juicy chicken, crunchy cashew nuts, and garden-fresh crispy vegetables tossed in a fragrant, umami-filled sauce. Best of all, this dish takes just 35 minutes to make. Serve with some Shirataki noodles.

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Author: Chigoziri Nwachuku
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Time & Serves

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Serves
6 persons.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Raw Cashews

  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil

  • 1 lb boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into chunks

  • 1 Medium Red Bell Pepper, diced

  • 2 Celery stalks, chopped

  • 1/2 cup Mushrooms, sliced

  • 1/2 Medium Onion, diced

  • 1 Garlic Clove, minced

  • 1 tablespoon Gluten-Free Chili Garlic Sauce

  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger

  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper

  • 1 tablespoon Liquid Aminos

  • 1 tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil

Instructions

Toast the cashews in a wok over low heat for about 8 minutes, then remove cashews from wok.

Add avocado oil to wok, increasing heat to high. 

Once avocado oil is hot, add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes until cooked through.

Add red bell pepper, celery, mushrooms, onions, garlic, chili garlic sauce, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes.

Add liquid aminos, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and cashews. Cook until the sauce thickens. 

Serve on a plate with low-carb noodles.

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