My Recipes Cashew Chicken Recipe

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Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 38g per serving. The amount is risky for the keto diet, but still keto-friendly. Your eating options afterward may be limited, so take anticipated meal consumptions into consideration.

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Keto & Health Insights for My Recipes Cashew Chicken Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 38g per serving. This food is risky for the keto diet (it's above the standard keto diet guidelines) but it's still keto-friendly. Consuming this item may limit your ability to eat more foods that contain carbs. Take into consideration whether you intend to consume additional meals or what you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

My Recipes Cashew Chicken Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 360 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 362
Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 283mg
Total Carbohydrates: 43g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 9g
Protein: 22g
Calcium: 53mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 563mg Vitamin A: 46mcg
Vitamin C: 41mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped cashews
  • 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper (about 1 large)
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions (about 2)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained
  • 3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Instructions

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