Description
Keto Orange Chicken is a flavorful low-carb dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a delicious orange sauce, perfect for those following a keto diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon erythritol or other keto-friendly sweetener
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in the flour mixture. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces in batches, cooking until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add soy sauce, orange juice, orange zest, apple cider vinegar, and erythritol. Stir well and let simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Substitute the chicken thighs with chicken breast for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg