Keto Orange Chicken that is low in carbs:
Ingredients:
– 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 2 tablespoons coconut oil
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon grated ginger
– Zest of 1 orange
– Juice of 2 oranges
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
– 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
– 1 tablespoon low-carb sweetener (such as erythritol or stevia)
– 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
– Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. In a large skillet or wok, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, low-carb sweetener, and red pepper flakes (if using).
5. Once the chicken is cooked, pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Stir well to coat the chicken with the sauce.
6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, until it thickens slightly.
7. Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the chicken with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
8. Serve the Keto Orange Chicken over cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables.
Enjoy your delicious Keto Orange Chicken!
