Make a one-pan cashew chicken stir fry easily with this delicious and low carb Keto Stir Fry recipe. It's nutty, full of veggies, and so easy you'll add it to your weekly menu!
What Makes This Keto Stir Fry Recipe So Crave-Worthy?
- One Pan. I hate after-dinner clean-up almost as much as I hate long-winded, overly-complicated recipes. This Thai Cashew Chicken recipe is made in a single skillet.
- Fresh Herbs. This Thai Cashew Chicken recipe is very similar to a Thai Basil Chicken dish you could order at a Thai restaurant. It's finished off with fresh basil and cilantro that take it over the edge.
- Low Sugar. Use Splenda instead of brown sugar to make this dish low-sugar. You'll still get that pinch of sweet without the added sugar content.
- Fast. This cooks up quick and will leave you standing at the stove for less than 20 minutes from start to finish.
How Do You Make Thai Cashew Chicken?
- Marinate. Marinate the chicken with fish sauce, garlic, and Splenda.
- Chicken. Add oil to a hot pan and cook the chicken on high heat.
- Veggies. When it is cooked, add onions and sauté. Leave them crisp and add peppers, salt, and cashews.
- Egg. Push everything to the side. Add a little oil if needed and crack an egg in the middle. Allow the whites to set and then flip it over. Once it is cooked, slash it into ribbons with your spatula and mix into the chicken.
- Finish. Add green onions, cilantro, and basil, and serve.
Isn't Fish Sauce Fishy?
If you drank the bottle of fish sauce, then yes. However, as a marinade, when combined with the Sugar or Splenda and garlic, it just provides a nice, balanced umami flavor to the chicken.
Can I Have Soy Sauce On Keto?
Yes, in moderation. If you're following a strict Keto diet you may want to avoid certain ingredients that may not fit into your macros. However, most brands of soy sauce are naturally low in carbs and are great at adding flavor to your favorite Asian recipes.
Can I Use Sugar Instead of Splenda In Keto Stir Fry?
Of course! But it won't be keto-friendly. Instead of a single packet of Splenda, you can use one tablespoon of brown sugar. I use Splenda because I follow a Keto way of eating and it helps to make this dish Keto-friendly with that one substitution.
Is Thai Cashew Chicken Keto-Friendly?
- Splenda. This Thai Cashew Chicken recipe is Keto-friendly. As I stated above, the recipe calls for Splenda instead of brown sugar and it cuts down the carb/sugar content without sacrificing flavor.
- Cashews. Keto-friendly nuts include cashews, so this is a great dish that's high in protein and perfect while following Keto.
- Family-Friendly. This is also a great dish to make for the whole family, even if they're not eating Keto. Simply serve this with some white rice and you have a complete meal for everyone.
Tips and Tricks for Making Keto Stir Fry
- Egg. Don't burn the egg. Add a little oil to the pan before cooking it if you think the pan needs it.
- Onions. Leave them crispy to maintain the proper texture for this Thai Cashew Chicken recipe. Don't overcook them.
- Sugar. Sub the packet of Splenda for a tablespoon of brown sugar if you wish.
- Keto. This dish is Keto-friendly, but you can serve it with rice for your non-Keto family members.
- Use a good nonstick pan. I love this Mealthy nonstick pan because its heavy, inexpensive, and utterly nonstick.
Want More Awesome Thai Recipes?
- Thai Gai Yang - use your Air Fryer to make awesome Cornish Game Hens!
- Thai Green Curry - delicious and full of Thai spices!
- Thai Peanut Chicken - use the Air Fryer to get perfect crispy chicken!
- Basil Beef Bowls - these are spicy and the perfect quick meal idea!
Looking for more quick keto recipes? Check out my list of 69+ Keto Quick Meals!
Next time you need a quick and easy one-pan meal, make this Low Carb Thai Cashew Chicken recipe! Don't forget to pin it on Pinterest or share it on Facebook so you don't lose the recipe.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch dice
- 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce, or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- 1 packet Splenda, or one tablespoo brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Onion, diced
- 1 cup Bell Peppers, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 cup cashews, fried or salt roasted
- 1/2 cup Chopped Green Scallions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped, and chopped basil mixed together
- 1 Eggs, optional
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with fish sauce, garlic, and Splenda.
- Add oil to a hot pan and cook the chicken on high heat.
- When it is cooked, add onions and sauté. Leave them crisp and add peppers, salt, and cashews.
- Push everything to the side. Add a little oil if needed and crack an egg in the middle. Allow the whites to set and then flip it over. Once it is cooked, slash it into ribbons with your spatula and mix into the chicken.
- Add green onions, cilantro, and basil, and serve.
- Egg. Don't burn the egg. Add a little oil to the pan before cooking it if you think the pan needs it.
- Onions. Leave them crispy to maintain the proper texture for this Thai Cashew Chicken recipe. Don't overcook them.
- Sugar. Sub the packet of Splenda for a tablespoon of brown sugar if you wish.
- Keto. This dish is Keto-friendly, but you can serve it with rice for your non-Keto family members.
- Use a good nonstick pan. I love this Mealthy nonstick pan because its heavy, inexpensive, and utterly nonstick.
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Barb Thurber
Fantastic recipe. Thank you so much!!
Risa Dankwerth
Do you think it would taste good without the sweetener ? I can’t do any sugar substitutes including Stevia or Monk fruit. Thanks in advance
AshleyThompson
Absolutely! The sugar helps to balance some of the salty components in the recipe, but it's still tasty without the sweetener.
Kim
It looks like you added some small red chilies, but I don’t see them in the ingredient list. What kind did you use?
AshleyThompson
They're red jalapenos. You could also use mini red bell peppers for a less spicy version.
Laura
Delicious and easy - thanks for another winning recipe Urvashi!
Mary Snellings
This was SO good! I added fresh summer squash from my garden for extra veggies. Did not even miss the rice!
Martina OReilly
Do you beat the egg? I was thinking if you don't you're just left with a fried egg.
URVASHI PITRE
Yes you do beat the egg
Jane Lappe
How long to marinate the chicken?
URVASHI PITRE
About 15 Mins is a more than enough
Elizabeth
Amazing! Such great flavor! First time I have used fish sauce. I love every one of your recipes that I have tried! I also bought the Cosori air fryer oven that you reviewed and I love it!
Kenneth
Taste good for keto diet. will make it again. Thank you for the recipe.
Bridget Booth
Easy, quick and delicious. I don’t usually say this about chicken but this was. I’ve already shared with a bunch of folks
URVASHI PITRE
Glad you liked it! And thanks so much for sharing