Way better than takeout and so flavorful and easy to make, this classic Chinese dish features chicken, vegetables, cashews, and a tangy, slightly sweet and spicy sauce.
Keto Cashew Chicken with Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients List
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 green onions, chopped, lighter bottoms and darker green tops separated
- 1 Tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 2 Tbsp water
- 2 tsp granulated brown erythritol-based sweetener
- 2 Tbsp gluten-free soy sauce (tamari), or liquid aminos
- 1½ Tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
- 1/2 cup roasted salted cashews, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 13.5 oz (about 4 cups or 1.5 10-oz frozen bags) cauliflower rice, heated
Some emerging research suggests that erythritol might increase the risk of blood clots, but more studies are needed to confirm this potential link. Whether you decide to use erythritol or not, remember that all sweeteners should be consumed in moderation, and your keto diet should primarily focus on nutritious whole foods. Learn more: Erythritol Explored: Weighing the Pros and Cons.
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with the salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat, heat the coconut oil to shimmering hot. Add the chicken and cook, uncovered, turning occasionally until the chicken is semi-firm and golden in spots, about 5 minutes.
- Add the broccoli, pepper, white and light parts of the green onion, the chili garlic sauce, and the water. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes.
- Uncover and add the sweetener, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and xanthan gum. Bring to a boil and let the liquid reduce a bit, 4 minutes. Mix in the cashews and heat 1 to 2 minutes.
- Drizzle the sesame oil and sprinkle the scallion greens onto the cashew chicken. Serve immediately with the heated cauliflower rice.
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Credits
RecipeEric Lundy
PhotographyErin Ng
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Did this recipe for a date night. It was delicious and inspiring my fiance to stick to the keto lifestyle. He rated it a 15 / 10😀
Wow! It makes us so happy that you are doing keto together.
Yummy plus the family loved it! The favors were delicious so says my daughter plus the cashews were a hit!
Keto Cashew Chicken was the first Keto Dish I tried cooking from scratch and it was a HUGE success. Easy to make and now a staple for my weekly meal planning.