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Low Carb Cashew Chicken

Low Carb Cashew Chicken Recipe

Easy Stir Fry that is Healthy and Delicious for a Family Dinner

Course Healthy Dinner
Cuisine American
About Low Carb Cashew Chicken
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 310 kcal
Author DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons sugar-free peanut butter room temperature
  • 1/3 cup tamari
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar-free chili-garlic sauce

Stir Fry Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely minced
  • 2 cups red cabbage sliced thin
  • 1 cup broccoli florets roughly chopped
  • 1 medium orange bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup roasted cashews roughly chopped
  • 1 12 oz. bag cauliflower rice steamed

Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients for the sauce to a large skillet or wok and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and immediately reduce heat to just below medium. Simmer, stirring frequently, until the peanut butter is completely melted, and the sauce is reduced by one-half, approximately 5-6 minutes. Transfer sauce to a bowl and set aside.
  2. Carefully wipe skillet with a thick, damp cloth and add one tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken and cook over medium-high heat, stirring continually, until chicken develops some color and is nearly cooked through, approximately 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add ginger and continue cooking, stirring continually, for one additional minute. Transfer chicken to a bowl and set aside.
  4. Add remaining olive oil to the skillet or wok. Add cabbage, broccoli, and orange bell pepper and cook, stirring continually, until the vegetables are crisp tender and develop some color, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet and stir in the chopped cashews. Pour the reduced sauce on top and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes or just until heated through. Do not overcook.
  6. Remove from heat and taste and adjust seasonings, as desired. Serve immediately with steamed cauliflower rice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Cashew Chicken Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 48mg16%
Sodium 1150mg50%
Potassium 733mg21%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 1069IU21%
Vitamin C 82mg99%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.