Paleo Sesame Ginger Cashew Chicken
A clean, delicious gluten-free soy-free healthy Cashew Chicken recipe that is paleo friendly, soy-free and gluten-free. Make a big batch of it for work lunches or weeknight dinners to keep your meal prep game strong!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 398kcal
Author: Julia
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos or liquid aminos
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp tapioca flour or gluten-free flour
- 1 (2-inch) nub fresh ginger peeled
- 1 Tbsp sriracha optional
- 1/2 tsp sea salt to taste
For the Cashew Chicken:
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 3 chicken breasts chopped, about 1.5 to 2 lbs
- 1 large crown broccoli chopped into florets
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 2 tsp sesame seeds for serving, optional
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro for serving, optional
Add the ingredients for the sauce to a small blender and blend until combined. Set aside until ready to use.
Heat the avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the chopped chicken breasts and brown for 3 to 4 minutes (without cooking through).
Stir in the broccoli, garlic, sauce and cashews into the skillet and bring to a full boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and chicken is cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. The recipe is finished when the sauce is bubbly, sticky, and pulls away from the pan when stirred.
Serve with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro. You can serve with steamed white or brown rice and/or cauliflower rice or choice of side dishes.
Serving: 1of 5 | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g