腰果鸡丁
Stir-fried Diced Chicken with Cashew Nuts
Yes, with a tweak: request no cornstarch (勾芡) for thickening and minimal/no sugar in the sauce. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Chinese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic stir-fry with succulent diced chicken, crunchy cashew nuts, and sometimes a few low-carb vegetables like bell peppers, tossed in a savory sauce.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast/thigh, cashew nuts, bell peppers (optional), garlic, ginger, soy sauce, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no cornstarch (勾芡) for thickening and minimal/no sugar in the sauce. Ask for more oil if desired. Opt out of any added high-carb vegetables like water chestnuts or carrots.
Say this to the waiter (Chinese)
酱汁请不要勾芡，少加糖或不加糖。不要加马蹄或胡萝卜。
Please use no cornstarch and minimal/no sugar in the sauce. No water chestnuts or carrots, please.
Watch out for
Cornstarch in sauce, added sugar, cashews are higher carb than other nuts, potential for high-carb vegetables.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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