Keto Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Cashew
A savory stir-fry combining tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and crunchy cashews in a flavorful low-carb sauce. This Asian-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, broccoli florets, cashew nuts for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1/3 cup, unsalted cashew nuts
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (tamari for gluten free)
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 2 stalks sliced green onions
- 1 tsp sesame oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb cut chicken thighs and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes to the chicken. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Toss in 3 cups broccoli florets and 1/3 cup unsalted cashew nuts. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir-fry. Stir everything to coat evenly and cook for another minute.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions. Serve hot as a satisfying keto-friendly dinner.








