Keto Cashew Chicken
This Keto Cashew Chicken recipe offers a healthier, low-carb take on a takeout classic, featuring crispy chicken thighs in a savory, sugar-free sauce with cashews and green onions. It's a quick and delicious meal perfect for a healthy dinner.
Equipment
- Large non-stick skillet
Ingredients
- 6 Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 Cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 Tablespoons sugar-free brown erythritol sweetener
- 1 Clove garlic minced
- 1 Teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 Cup water
- 1/4 Teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1/2 Cup cashews chopped
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet, heat over medium-high heat. Add your chicken thigh pieces and cook until they're nicely crispy, which usually takes about 20 minutes. Don't worry if they release a lot of liquid; simply keep cooking until the liquid evaporates and the chicken gets a beautiful, golden-crisp coating. This ensures maximum flavor and texture for your healthy meal.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare your flavorful sauce. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the soy sauce (or tamari), sugar-free sweetener, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water until well combined. This is your healthy, savory base.
- Once your chicken is cooked through and perfectly crispy, pour the entire sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
- Gently sprinkle the xanthan gum over the sauce while stirring, then bring the mixture to a boil. Allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens nicely. This creates that perfect takeout-style glaze without the extra carbs.
- Finally, stir in your chopped cashews. Serve this delicious, healthy dish immediately, garnished with fresh sliced green onions for an extra touch of flavor and color. Enjoy your homemade, healthier takeout!
Notes
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 270
- Total Carbs: 5g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Fats: 13g
- Protein: 32g
