Keto Chicken with Cashew Nuts
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and nutritious Keto Chicken with Cashew Nuts recipe! Packed with tender, seasoned chicken breast, crunchy roasted cashews, crisp red bell pepper, and fragrant ginger and garlic, this dish bursts with bold flavors and textures while staying true to keto-friendly principles. Perfectly caramelized in coconut oil and tossed in a gluten-free soy sauce glaze, it’s a quick and satisfying stir-fry that comes together in just 35 minutes. Finished with a dash of sesame oil and fresh green onions, this savory recipe is ideal for anyone seeking a low-carb yet super-flavorful twist on classic Asian-inspired cuisine. Serve it hot and let the nutty richness and zesty aromas steal the show at your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken breast
- 100 grams raw cashew nuts
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 2 stalks green onion
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the cashew nuts and roast for about 3-4 minutes until they turn golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Add the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil to the pan.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chicken pieces and sear for 6-7 minutes until fully cooked and lightly browned.
While the chicken is cooking, slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and chop the green onions.
Add the bell pepper to the pan with the chicken and stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until the peppers are tender-crisp.
Pour the gluten-free soy sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly.
Add the roasted cashew nuts back into the pan and mix well.
Drizzle sesame oil over the top, stir in chopped green onions, and cook for another minute.
Remove from heat and serve warm, garnished with additional green onion if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1757 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.5 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.4 g | 187% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 5843 mg | 254% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 167.2 g | 334% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2844 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
