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Keto Cashew Chicken (Low-Carb Takeout Classic)

Name: Keto Cashew Chicken (Low-Carb Takeout Classic)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1½ lbs boneless (skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces); 2 tbsp avocado oil or coconut oil; 1 cup bell peppers (chopped (any color)); ½ cup roasted unsalted cashews; 2 green onions (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated); ¼ cup coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce); 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup or brown erythritol; 1 tbsp sesame oil; ½ tsp xanthan gum (optional, for thickening); Salt & pepper to taste

This Keto Cashew Chicken tastes like your favorite takeout — but without the sugar, starch, or guilt. Juicy chicken, toasted cashews, and a savory-sweet sauce come together in under 30 minutes.

Published and edited by Thomas for DailyKeto.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 4 Servings
Method: Mixed

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Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, 5–6 minutes.

Step 2

Add garlic, ginger, and bell peppers. Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until fragrant.

For this step: 1 cup bell peppers (chopped (any color)), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk coconut aminos, vinegar, sweetener, and sesame oil.

For this step: ¼ cup coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce), 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil

Step 4

Pour sauce into the skillet and toss well. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 5

Stir in roasted cashews and green onions. Season to taste and serve hot over cauliflower rice.

For this step: ½ cup roasted unsalted cashews, 2 green onions (chopped), 1 tbsp rice vinegar

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