Craving cashew chicken but want to skip the carbs? Say hello to a lighter, veggie-packed twist on the takeout favorite! This cashew chicken with cauliflower rice recipe swaps in cauli rice, giving you all the comfort without the carb overload. And let’s be real- the sauce is so insanely delicious, you’ll totally forget you’re being a little health conscious.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets (or a 10oz bag of cauliflower rice)
- 2 Tbsp. sesame oil
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Sriracha
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 red bell peppers, sliced
- 1 large zucchini, sliced into half moons
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish
Directions
Step 1
First things first, let’s turn cauliflower into “rice”! Pop the florets into a food processor and pulse until they look like tiny grains. Voilà, cauliflower rice ready to go. Of course, you can always opt for frozen pre-packed cauliflower rice if it’s an extra busy day (Or if you don’t want to deal with the mess, no judgements here!)
Step 2
Once that’s done, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in the cauliflower rice, season with a pinch of salt, and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. When it’s tender, set it aside for later.
Step 3
While all that’s happening, whip up the magic sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together chili sauce, soy sauce, Sriracha, garlic, and lime juice. Trust the process, this is where the flavor party starts.
Step 4
After that, add the remaining tablespoon of oil to your skillet and crank the heat to medium-high. Toss in the peppers and zucchini and cook for 3 minutes, just until they start to soften. Then, add the chicken and pour in the sauce. Cook until the chicken is golden and cooked through, about 10 more minutes. Finish things off by stirring in the cashews so they’re coated in all that saucy goodness.
Step 5
Finally, it’s time to plate! Serve the chicken and veggies over your cauliflower rice and sprinkle with green onions for a fresh, flavorful finish. Dinner is served- and it’s a total showstopper.
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