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Low Carb Thai Basil Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Low Carb Thai Basil Cashew Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 8 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: 2 servings

Prep Time

8 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Yield

servings

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into strips)
½ red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
2 tablespoons avocado oil (or canola oil for stir-frying)
½ cup fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped, preferably Thai basil)
2 tablespoons unsalted cashews
1 small shallot (thinly sliced)
2 garlic cloves (grated)
⅓ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon chili paste (or more for extra heat)
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons fish sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon stevia (or Virta-friendly sweetener of your choice)

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

½ dish

Carbohydrates

Protein

19.5

Fat

Calories

330

Thai Basil Cashew Chicken brings a vibrant twist to your weeknight meals. With tender chicken thighs, fresh basil, and crunchy cashews, this low-carb dish is a great option for meal prep. Each serving contains just 9 grams of carbs, making it suitable for those following a keto lifestyle. The combination of savory soy sauce and a hint of chili paste adds depth, while the bright bell pepper enhances the dish's color and nutrition.

Instructions

Make the sauce: add all sauce ingredients - shallot, garlic, soy sauce, water, chili paste, sesame oil, fish sauce (optional), stevia - to a bowl and whisk to combine; set aside.
Heat 2 Tbsp of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add in the sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir-fry until golden brown on all sides; around 4-5 minutes.
Turn down the heat to medium and add in the sliced bell pepper, frying for an additional 3 minutes. Next, stir in the basil and toss to combine.
Add in the sauce mixture and cook until it begins to thicken; around 3 minutes.
Finally, add the cashews to the pan and toss to combine. Serve with a side of cauliflower rice and more freshly chopped basil to your preference.

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