Cashew Chicken
This mouthwatering Cashew Chicken is packed with tender chicken, crisp bell peppers, and crunchy cashews, all coated in a savory Asian sauce.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup cashews, toasted
- 2 scallions, chopped and divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons liquid aminos
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free honey
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
Instructions
- Add the chicken broth, liquid aminos, rice vinegar, sugar-free honey and toasted sesame oil into a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine, then set aside.
- Heat a skillet to medium and add in the avocado oil and once heated, the chicken.
- Cook for a few minutes on each side, until the chicken is almost cooked through. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Add in the red bell pepper and the white parts of the scallions. Sauté until tender, then add in the garlic and ginger.
- Continue cooking for another 30 seconds, making sure not to brown the garlic or it will become bitter.
- Pour in the chicken broth mixture to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits of flavor.
- Sprinkle in the xanthan gum while whisking, then add the chicken back in, along with the cashews.
- Toss to coat and simmer until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through. Mix in the green parts of the scallions, toss and serve.
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Nutrition Facts
Cashew Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
422
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
54
g
108
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.
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