Cashew Teriyaki Broccoli Chicken - Low Carb
In a large skillet (I use cast iron), heat Avocado and sesame oil over med-high heat add the cashews and stir to coat. Saute Cashews for 1 minute or until nicely browned, remove to a dish and set aside. Add chicken and fresh ground pepper to the hot pan, allow chicken to brown nicely before tossing and browning on all other sides (approximately 2-3 minutes). Add onion to chicken and saute 2 minutes. To this mixture, add bell pepper and broccoli, stir to combine, cover pan, reduce heat to medium and steam until Broccoli is just crisp tender (approximately 5-7 minutes). Remove lid, stir in cashews. Whisk your sauce once again and pour over the chicken veggie mixture, stir constantly until sauce is thick and coats everything nicely. Serve it up!
Notes:
*If you don't eat cashews, leave them out, or try subbing with another nut of your liking
*If you prefer, you can use 1 Tbsp. Molasses plus 1 tsp. Honey in place of the Swerve Brown Sugar.
*Substitute coconut Aminos if preferred
*If arrowroot or cornstarch are not a part of your regular diet, replace with thickener of your choice.
Whisk all "sauce: ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
*See notes at the bottom of the page for special dietary options.
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. Avocado Oil
1/2 tsp. sesame oil
1/2 C. raw, unsalted cashews, lightly crushed (see notes)
3 Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into bite size pieces or very thin slices
fresh ground pepper
1 large head of broccoli cut into bite size pieces (trim hard surface off stems and slice them thinly as well) (or 4-5 cups broccoli pieces)
1 Medium Red Bell Pepper, roughly chopped
1 Small Onion, diced or sliced
Sauce:
1/2 C. Tamari or Soy Sauce (I use 1/4 C. low sodium Tamari and 1/2 C. regular Tamari) (see notes)
1/4 c. water
2 Tbsp. Swerve Brown (see notes)
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
1 tsp. Sesame Oil
2 Tbsp. Mirin (Sweet Rice Wine) - OR 2 Tbsp. white wine
1 Tbsp. Arrowroot Powder OR 3 tsp. cornstarch (see notes)
Method:
Quicker Dinner Tips: If you are short on time, purchase pre-chopped veggies from your grocery produce section.
It's easy to get creative with this dish, simply sub your favorite veggies...think snap peas, green beans cauliflower, etc...
Serves: 4-6
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
This is a quick easy, filling and absolutely delicious dish! This dish is perfect as is, or served over "Riced Cauliflower", however you would prefer to serve it over rice, I would suggest a healthy carb choice such as Lundberg Organic Sprouted Basmati Rice (special note - begin the rice before prepping this meal and it will be warm and ready when you are finished cooking).
