Keto Cashew Chicken
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs cut into 1-inch chunks
- .125 tsp Sea Salt
- .125 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1.5 tbsp Avocado Oil
- 2 c Broccoli Florets
- 1 Bell Peppers red, chopped
- .5 c Cashews roasted
- .5 tsp Sesame Seeds toasted
- 2 bunches Green Onions chopped
Sauce
- 6 tbsp Chicken Broth
- 3 tbsp Coconut Aminos Or Tamari
- 1 tsp Fish Sauce
- 2 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tsp Chinese Five Spice
- .125 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- .5 tsp Fresh Ginger minced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced or pressed
- .5 tsp Arrowroot Powder
Instructions:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Allow to sit while you make the bowl.
- To make the sauce and marinade, whisk together the broth, aminos, sesame oil, vinegar, five spice powder, and chili flakes. Toss chicken with 1/2 tablespoon of the sauce. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
- Add avocado oil to a hot wok or pan. Sear the chicken until brown then transfer to a plate.
- Add a little bit more avocado oil then add broccoli and bell peppers. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
- Stir in the remainder of the sauce and the cashews. Sprinkle in arrowroot powder, if you want a thicker sauce.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the pan until heated through. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and green onions and serve over cauliflower rice or lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 791mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 763IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
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