Low-Carb Spicy Chicken Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Cashews

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

A quick and flavorful stir fry with tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and crunchy cashews in a spicy garlic sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired low-carb recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs garlic cloves, minced, fresh ginger, grated, raw cashews for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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 boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1/3 cup raw cashews
• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breast and stir fry for 5-6 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt. Add 1 large sliced red bell pepper and 1 large sliced yellow bell pepper, stir frying for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
3. Step 3: Return chicken to skillet and add 1/3 cup raw cashews, 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp chili garlic sauce. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats all ingredients.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately for a spicy, low-carb dinner.