Description
This Keto Cashew Chicken recipe is a flavorful, low-carb dish featuring tender chicken breast pieces stir-fried with toasted cashews, aromatic garlic and ginger, and a tangy, keto-friendly sauce made with tamari soy sauce, chili sauce, and a touch of honey. Quick to prepare and perfect for ketogenic diets, this dish can be served over cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup cashews
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 dried chili
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 sliced green onion for garnish
- 1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (optional)
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tbsp tamari soy sauce
- 2 tbsp keto-friendly chili sauce
- 2 tbsp keto-friendly honey
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp arrowroot powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the Cashews: Toast the cashews in a dry skillet over low to medium heat, stirring frequently until they turn lightly golden. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the tamari soy sauce, keto-friendly chili sauce, keto-friendly honey, vinegar, arrowroot powder, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until the arrowroot powder dissolves completely, then set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces along with minced ginger, garlic, dried chili, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken for 5-10 minutes until golden and crispy. If using, add the chopped bell pepper halfway through cooking.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Allow the sauce to bubble and thicken for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to coat the chicken evenly.
- Finish the Dish: Stir the toasted cashews into the skillet to combine all flavors. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
- Serve: Serve the keto cashew chicken hot, ideally over cauliflower rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a low-carb, ketogenic-friendly meal.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add extra dried chili or a dash of chili flakes.
- Arrowroot powder helps to thicken the sauce while keeping it gluten-free and keto-friendly.
- Using tamari soy sauce makes the recipe gluten-free; regular soy sauce can be substituted if gluten is not a concern.
- Ensure the chili sauce and honey are labeled keto-friendly to keep carb counts low.
- Bell pepper is optional; it adds extra color and nutrition but can be omitted to reduce carbs further.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
