Low Carb Chinese Cashew Pineapple Chicken
This Low Carb Cashew Pineapple Chicken is a healthier take on our favorite Chinese recipe. The perfect fix to your cravings!
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos OR reduced sodium soy
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ginger powder
- salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cup up chicken into small cubes. Heat oil in a large skillet. Stir fry the chicken with spices (onion, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper) for about 12 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet, set aside.
- Stir fry pineapple, bell pepper, cashew along with liquids (maple, soy and rice vinegar) and sauté for 5-7 minutes. Add in corn starch and turn to low heat. Stir to combine. If needed* add in 1/4 cup water.
- Add the cooked chicken and mix to combine. Sauté everything together for 2 minutes and serve.
Notes
If the pineapple is extra ripe and really juicy, you will likely not need to add water. This said, it’s best to use a ripe pineapple. Otherwise just add 1/4 cup water.
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 1173mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1047IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg