Paleo Chicken with Cashew Nuts

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavorful Paleo Chicken with Cashew Nuts recipe! Perfectly seasoned, tender chicken breast is stir-fried with crisp broccoli, sweet red bell peppers, and aromatic garlic and ginger, then tossed with golden toasted cashews for a satisfying crunch. Coconut aminos provide a soy-free, paleo-friendly umami punch, making this dish as healthy as it is delicious. With minimal prep time and a quick 20-minute cook time, this nutrient-packed meal is ready in just 35 minutes and is ideal for busy weeknights. Serve this vibrant, gluten-free stir-fry as a stand-alone dish or over cauliflower rice for a wholesome paleo-friendly feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 100 grams raw cashew nuts
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 150 grams small broccoli florets
• 2 stalks green onions
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Peel and grate the ginger and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.

Step 3

Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and chop the green onions.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add the raw cashew nuts and toast them for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

In the same skillet, add the remaining coconut oil. Once hot, add the diced chicken pieces and stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Step 7

In the same skillet, add the grated ginger and minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 8

Add the broccoli florets and red bell pepper strips. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 9

Return the cooked chicken and toasted cashew nuts to the skillet.

Step 10

Pour the coconut aminos over the mixture and stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 11

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 12

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Step 13

Serve hot, enjoy your Paleo Chicken with Cashew Nuts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(995.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1802.1

Total Fat 91.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 425mg	0%
Sodium 2432.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 22.7g
Protein 180.3g	0%

Vitamin D 25IU	0%
Calcium 211.0mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 2845.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.4%

Protein: 40.0%

Carbs: 14.6%