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Keto Cashew Chicken Recipe

By Dr. Eric Berg DC

08/31/2023

Keto Cashew Chicken Recipe

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Total Time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4

Per serving: 521 calories, 42.7 g protein, 23.7 g carbohydrates, 29.5 g fat

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp / 15 mL xanthan gum (or guar gum)
  • 2 Tbsp /  30 mL water
  • 1 Tbsp / 15 mL olive oil
  • 1 lb / .5 kg boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½  cup / 118.3 mL carrots, shredded 
  • 1 cup / 236.6 mL snow peas
  • 1 cup / 236.6 mL cashews, whole
  • ¾  cup / 177.4 mL chicken broth
  • ¼  cup / 60 mL fish sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp / 15 mL sugar substitute
  • 1 tsp / 5 mL sesame oil
  • green onions, sliced for garnish
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste 

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl whisk together xanthan gum (or guar gum) and water to make a slurry. Set aside.

  2. In a medium-sized skillet or wok over medium high heat add olive oil and chicken--adding extra oil if needed. Brown until almost cooked through and add zucchini, bell pepper, carrots, and snow peas. Cook until veggies are tender and chicken is no longer pink. Add cashews.

  3. Add chicken broth, fish sauce, garlic, sugar substitute, and sesame oil to the pan. Stir until incorporated. Let simmer for 2 minutes or until sauce has thickened.

  4. Add slurry that was set aside in Step 1.

  5. Garnish with green onions.

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Per serving: 521 calories, 42.7 g protein, 23.7 g carbohydrates, 29.5 g fat