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Healthy Cashew Chicken
5 from 3 votes

Healthy Cashew Chicken

A clean, delicious gluten-free soy-free healthy Cashew Chicken recipe that is paleo friendly, soy-free and gluten-free. Make a big batch of it for work lunches or weeknight dinners to keep your meal prep game strong!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 398 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup coconut aminos or liquid aminos
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tsp sesame oil toasted
  • 1 Tbsp tapioca flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 (2-inch) nub ginger peeled, fresh
  • 1 Tbsp sriracha optional
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste, sea salt
For the Cashew Chicken:
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 chicken breast chopped, about 1.5 to 2 lbs
  • 1 large broccoli crown chopped into florets
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cashew nuts raw
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds for serving, optional
  • 1/3 cup cilantro for serving, optional, fresh

Instructions

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  1. Add the ingredients for the sauce to a small blender and blend until combined. Set aside until ready to use.
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the chopped chicken breasts and brown for 3 to 4 minutes (without cooking through).
  3. Stir in the broccoli, garlic, sauce and cashews into the skillet and bring to a full boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and chicken is cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. The recipe is finished when the sauce is bubbly, sticky, and pulls away from the pan when stirred.
  4. Serve with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro. You can serve with steamed white or brown rice and/or cauliflower rice or choice of side dishes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 5 Calories 398kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 20g (31%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 398

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 5
Calories 398kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 20g 31%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.