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    Keto Chicken Bok Choy Stir Fry

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Jul 4, 2020 · 14 Comments

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    chicken bok choy stir fry.
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    A delicious keto-friendly chicken bok choy stir fry recipe makes a perfect weeknight meal. The meat uses a low-carb coating instead of the traditional corn starch mix!

    chicken bok choy stir fry close up.
    Article Index
    • Why you'll love it
    • Ingredients
    • Tips
    • Instructions
    • ️ Serving suggestions
    • Variations
    • FAQs
    • Related recipes
    • Recipe

    Why you'll love it

    If you ever crave Chinese food, pick up some bok choy and cook this low-carb stir fry!

    Making a chicken and bok choy stir fry at home is much safer than ordering take-out from a Chinese restaurant. Most take-out places coat the chicken with flour and add cornstarch to thicken the sauce, and they rarely use gluten-free soy sauce.

    My low-carb version won't give you the crash associated with American Chinese food, especially if you serve this up with some cauliflower rice instead of regular white rice.

    In fact, you may actually have more energy eating these delicious Asian-inspired dishes. That's because they are so much lower in carbs than the food you get at a Chinese restaurant.

    So, the next time you're craving Chinese take-out, give this chicken bok choy low-carb stir fry recipe a try. It's keto-friendly, gluten-free, and full of flavor.

    Ingredients

    ingredients for keto stir fry.

    The ingredients in a stir fry can be varied to what vegetables are on hand. The amount of meat is also arbitrary, and seasonings can be adjusted to taste.

    Chicken breast

    Use boneless skinless chicken breasts for this recipe. This light protein will soak up all the flavors in the sauce.

    Egg yolks

    The egg yolks help the coating stick to the chicken.

    Coconut flour

    It doesn't take much coconut flour to coat the chicken breasts. This flour has a light flavor that doesn't stand out much.

    Tamari or soy sauce

    Either soy sauce or tamari sauce adds a fantastic umami flavor to the chicken!

    Bok choy

    The baby bok choy is the most important ingredient. It's the veggie that gives the dish the Chinese flair.

    Mushrooms

    Use your favorite type of mushrooms in this recipe. Baby Bella or shiitake will both taste delicious. Slice them, so they cook faster.

    Garlic

    Freshly minced garlic will give the entire dish a bunch more flavor.

    Sesame oil

    I used sesame oil for an authentic Asian flavor, but olive or avocado oil is better than seed oil.

    Salt and pepper

    Add salt and pepper to taste. A few sprinkles over the entire skillet of food should do it.

    Please note: Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this low-carb recipe.

    Tips

    • Use a wok for chicken bok choy. A large wok will give you more surface area for the stir fry.
    • Cut chicken thin. Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips so that they cook quicker.
    • Don't overcook it. Just stir fry it until the bok choy is crisp-tender.

    Instructions

    preparing sauce and chicken.

    This stir fry could not be easier! I love making stir fries because you just combine all the ingredients in a skillet and cook them together. It's incredibly simple.

    Cut and coat chicken

    The very first step is to cut the chicken into thin strips. Then, dip them into the egg mixture.

    Slice bok choy

    Slice the bok choy into small bite-sized pieces.

    Saute garlic and oil

    Heat the sesame oil in your skillet or wok. Cook the garlic until it turns a golden brown color.

    Stir fry chicken

    After the garlic is cooked, add the coated chicken strips. Stir fry them until they are no longer pink.

    Add mushrooms and bok choy

    Stir in the mushrooms and bok choy and keep stir-frying everything together until the vegetables are tender.

    Serve immediately - it tastes amazing when it is hot and fresh off the stove!

    cooked chicken and mushrooms with garlic.

    ️ Serving suggestions

    The chicken bok choy low-carb stir fry was super delicious. I served it with some cauliflower rice on the side.

    I also made some regular white or brown rice for those who don't mind the extra carbs. Cooked rice, like brown rice, is a very common side dish in Chinese recipes.

    To keep this bok choy chicken recipe keto-friendly, serve it with your favorite cauliflower rice recipe.

    Top this dish with toasted sesame seeds for a little extra nuttiness. I love adding sesame seeds to any Asian dish I make.

    At the end, garnish with green onions to add more pops of green color (and extra flavor too).

    Variations

    There are a lot of different ways you can make this stir fry. If you make any changes, please let me know in the comments!

    • Use napa cabbage. If you can't find bok choy, napa cabbage is a good substitute. Or try another healthy low-carb vegetable.
    • Any veggies will work. You don't have to use Asian vegetables to make a great stir fry. I just use whatever meat and vegetables I have and fry them up together.
    • Skip the egg mixture. You don't even have to coat the meat first with an egg mixture if you want to save some time.
    • Sprinkle in vinegar for tanginess. Rice vinegar or rice wine vinegar will enhance the flavors in this dish.
    • Make it spicier. Add some fresh ginger with the minced garlic.
    • Use other types of sauce. Fish sauce or oyster sauce are popular things to add to stir fry recipes.
    chicken bok choy stir fry on white platter.

    FAQs

    Here are some questions people often ask about making low-carb stir fry. If you don't see your question in this list, please leave it in the comments.

    Is canola oil keto?

    No, I do not recommend using canola oil on the keto diet. It is a highly refined oil, so I suggest avoiding it.

    Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?

    Yes, you can slice some boneless and skinless chicken thighs and use them instead of chicken breasts.

    Should I add a sugar substitute to this skillet meal?

    You can certainly add a little sweetener to the stir fry to add a depth of flavor. This low-carb sweetener guide will help you choose the best one.

    How do you store bok choy stir fry?

    Store leftover stir fry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

    stir fry on platter with chop sticks.

    Related recipes

    Want to do more keto Chinese cooking? Here are a few more Asian-inspired dishes and keto dinner ideas you may enjoy.

    • Salt And Pepper Chicken is a light and mild recipe that you can change up in a variety of ways.
    • Pork Stir Fry With Broccoli is a really quick and easy recipe that you can make with leftover pork chops or pork loin.
    • Keto Pork Fried Rice is another classic Chinese recipe that is made to be low-carb and keto-friendly.
    • Char Siu Chinese BBQ Pork stands out as one of my favorite Chinese recipes of all time.
    • Keto Egg Drop Soup is a really light soup that you can add as a starter to any Asian meal.

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    Recipe

    chicken bok choy stir fry close up.

    Chicken Bok Choy Stir Fry

    4.89 from 9 votes
    A delicious keto-friendly chicken bok choy stir fry recipe makes a perfect weeknight meal. The meat uses a low-carb coating instead of the traditional corn starch mix.
    Prep Time:10 mins
    Cook Time:10 mins
    Total Time:20 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Chinese
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    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 188

    Ingredients

    • 3 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
    • 2 egg yolks
    • 1 teaspoon coconut flour
    • tamari or soy sauce
    • 1 bunch bok choy
    • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
    • 1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
    • sesame oil
    • salt and pepper
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Cut the chicken into thin slices.
    • Mix 1 teaspoon soy sauce, egg yolks and coconut flour. Coat chicken with egg yolk mixture and let sit.
    • Slice bok choy into small bite size pieces.
    • Heat sesame oil in large skillet or wok. Cook garlic in oil until golden.
    • Add chicken to skillet and stir fry until no longer pink.
    • Stir in mushrooms and bok choy. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender.
    • Add additional soy sauce, salt and pepper to taste.

    Notes

    Use a wok for chicken bok choy. A large wok will give you more surface area for the stir fry.
    Cut chicken thin. Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips so that they cook quicker.
    Don't overcook it. Just stir fry it until the bok choy is crisp-tender.
    For more flavor, feel free to add any of the following:
    • bell peppers
    • scallions
    • fresh grated ginger
    • sweetener
    • fish sauce
    • sesame oil

    Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

    Nutrition

    Serving: 364g | Calories: 188 | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1800IU | Vitamin C: 23.9mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.1mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 2 g | % Carbs: 4.3 % | % Protein: 51.9 % | % Fat: 43.8 % | SmartPoints: 4
    Values
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        [calories] => 188
        [carbohydrates] => 3
        [protein] => 24
        [fat] => 9
        [saturated_fat] => 2
        [cholesterol] => 156
        [sodium] => 423
        [potassium] => 130
        [fiber] => 1
        [sugar] => 1
        [vitamin_a] => 1800
        [vitamin_c] => 23.9
        [calcium] => 60
        [iron] => 1.1
        [serving_unit] => g
    )
    

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    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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    First published December 3, 2010. Last updated August 11, 2022, with new images and additional recipe information.

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    Comments

    1. Gabrielle

      May 05, 2021 at 12:26 am

      Loved this. I used boneless thighs and pre-seasoned the chicken with garlic, ginger, a little 5-spice powder, salt and pepper for more flavor.
      I also included some leftover steamed broccoli I had and some diced roasted red peppers for color. At the end I sprinkled with cashew pieces.
      Many changes, but the bones of this recipe are great so it came out really tasty and pretty too!

      Reply
    2. Jenny

      January 06, 2021 at 6:01 pm

      5 stars
      The first time I made this I personally found it a little lacking in flavor. This time I added green peppers, scallions, fresh ginger, a dash of fish sauce and a half teaspoon of swerve granular sweetener. I also added my Sesame Oil at the end per the earlier comments and used ghee for initial cooking, but I'm sure you can use another oil of your choice. Thanks for reminding me about Bok Choy, I haven't used it in my cooking in years! YUMMY!

      Reply
    3. Joy

      May 19, 2020 at 6:41 pm

      4 stars
      This was my first time to cook with Bok Choy. Amazingly, my husband and I both enjoyed the Chicken Bok Choy Low Carb Stir Fry. Thank you for publishing this recipe. I will be making this recipe again.

      Reply
    4. John

      January 15, 2020 at 4:11 pm

      I'm going to try this tonight. I find roasted sesame oil loses flavour during cooking, so I'll use avocado oil and add a splash of sesame at the end to kick up the flavour.

      Reply
      • Wanda

        January 29, 2020 at 9:11 pm

        Yes this is what i do, add the toasted sesame oil at the end

        Reply
    5. Kathleen

      January 07, 2020 at 2:04 pm

      This looks amazing going to make this weekend. About how much chicken? Some time your chicken breast are big & sometime normal sized. Can I substitute almond flour instead of coconut flour?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        January 07, 2020 at 2:55 pm

        I'd just leave the flour out. You'll need about 1 pound of chicken meat or a little more.

        Reply
    6. Natalia Cota

      June 04, 2019 at 1:13 am

      5 stars
      This was super delicious!

      Reply
    7. Cindy

      May 11, 2018 at 8:40 pm

      5 stars
      This is delicious! I could have eaten the whole skillet full. I used chicken thighs because its what I had. Served alongside South Beach Oriental Slaw, it was a wonderful meal. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        May 11, 2018 at 11:23 pm

        You're welcome Cindy!

        Reply
    8. Tiffany

      January 25, 2017 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      This was very tasty! I used thighs instead of breasts and doubled the bok choy. I also used regular bread flour instead of coconut. I will definitely make again.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        January 25, 2017 at 4:43 pm

        I don't recommend bread flour, but good to know it worked!

        Reply
    9. Lucy

      December 06, 2010 at 12:01 am

      I have never tasted bok choy...hmmm, gonna have to give it a try!

      Reply
    10. fooddreamer

      December 04, 2010 at 1:37 am

      Oh yum, this is a good one. Looks nice and easy to throw together too. Glad you have your internet back! It didn't affect me (here in Wakefield).

      Reply

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