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!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 6
Calories 300 kcal
- 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!
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!