Easy Keto Cashew Chicken
A quick and delicious stir-fry featuring chicken, cashews, and vegetables in a savory sauce.
Equipment
- Pan Use a non-stick pan for best results.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast, cut into chunks
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoon avocado oil
- 1 medium green pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 medium white onion, cut into chunks
- 0.25 cup roasted cashews
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the sauce ingredients: liquid aminos, sesame oil, ground ginger, minced garlic, chili garlic sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Heat a pan over low heat and toast the cashews until they are lightly browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Increase the heat to high and add the avocado oil to the pan. Once hot, add the chicken chunks and cook until fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped green pepper and onion to the pan, then pour in the prepared sauce mixture. Cook on high for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the liquid aminos, toasted cashews, and rice wine vinegar. Continue cooking until the sauce has thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish, and serve hot!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu. Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for extra color and nutrition. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.