Better Than Takeout Cashew Chicken

Easy, low-carb cashew chicken. Am I dreaming?

This Better Than Takeout Cashew Chicken is a low carb version of the classic Chinese takeout.  It is so easy and healthy and absolutely perfect for a busy weeknight meal.

About This Recipe  

This recipe really does taste like the classic Chinese Cashew Chicken - no, it’s even better!  The classic chunks of green bell peppers and onions, the slightly spicy sauce that you can adjust by adding more or less of the chili garlic sauce, it is just so incredibly good!  Add some rice or chow mein noodles and you have a whole meal.

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Chinese

Yield: 6

Author: Mama P

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BETTER THAN TAKEOUT CASHEW CHICKEN

This recipe really does taste like the classic Chinese Cashew Chicken - or maybe even better! The classic chunks of green bell peppers and onions, the slightly spicy sauce that you can adjust by adding more or less of the chili garlic sauce, it is just so incredibly good! Add some rice or chow mein noodles and you have a whole meal.

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 25 Min

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 2 Tbsp. avocado oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 2 green bell peppers, cut into chunks
• 2 onions, cut into chunks
• 1/4 cup soy sauce or liquid aminos
• 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
• 1 cup cashews, roasted
• sesame seeds for garnish
• chopped green onions for garnish

Sauce

• 4 tsp. sesame oil
• 2 tsp. ground ginger
• 4 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 1-2 Tbsp. chili garlic sauce (depending on desired level of heat)
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the sauce ingredients (sesame oil, ginger, garlic, chili garlic sauce, salt and pepper). Set aside.
2. Heat a smal pan on low heat and toast cashews until lightly brown, stirring often. Set aside.
3. Add avocado oil to a large pan and heat on high and add chicken. Season with salt and pepper; cook through.
4. Add the green peppers, onions, and sauce mixture to the chicken and cook on high for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Add the soy sauce (or liquid aminos), cashews, and rice vinegar to the chicken mixture. Cook until sauce has thickened.
6. Top with sesame seeds and green onions and serve.

Notes

Before Getting Started:

• Chicken: cube into bite size pieces
• Onions: cut into chunks
• Green Bell Peppers: cut into chunks

Nutrition Facts

Calories

411.6

Fat

21.86 g

Sat. Fat

3.65 g

Carbs

15.97 g

Fiber

2.68 g

Net carbs

13.29 g

Sugar

4.77 g

Protein

38.45 g

Sodium

1157.01 mg

Cholesterol

96.77 mg

**Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary

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