Keto Orange Chicken

When you’re in the mood for Chinese takeout but want to stay within your macros, this easy keto orange chicken is a dinner recipe that’s sure to please your tastebuds! Top it with some sesame seeds and sliced green onions and you have the perfect dinner meal!

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•  Why you'll love it
• Ingredients
• Tips
• Instructions
• ️ Serving suggestions
• FAQs
• Related recipes
• Recipe

If you have ever looked at the sugar content in restaurant orange chicken, you probably know why I remade a keto-friendly version.

Not only is the crispy fried chicken usually breaded, but the orange sauce is loaded with sugar - in addition to the fresh orange juice in it.

All that sugar is what makes it taste so undeniably delicious, though!

Thankfully, there is a way to turn a takeout favorite into a low-carb dinner you can eat over and over again. That's why this keto orange chicken recipe is everything!

 Why you'll love it

This recipe has two parts - the crispy chicken tenders and the sweet and tangy keto orange chicken sauce.

Save this recipe because you can even use it to make homemade keto chicken nuggets. Then, cover them with any of your favorite low-carb sauces that you want.

This orange sauce also tastes amazing drizzled on tender pork or shrimp.

Trust me - this is going to become one of your favorite low-carb copycat recipes of all time!

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients needed for each part of the keto orange chicken recipe: the homemade low-carb nuggets and the sugar-free orange sauce.

Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets

All you need to make low-carb chicken nuggets are some chicken breast pieces or skinless chicken thighs. You also need some eggs, heavy whipping cream (or coconut cream), salt, and pepper.

Use plain pork rind crumbs for the crispy coating. It is the perfect bread crumb replacement! I even like it better than almond flour or coconut flour because it really makes the chicken crispy.

Sugar-Free Orange Sauce

To make a keto orange sauce, you'll need:

• Minced garlic
• Ginger paste (or ground ginger)
• Sesame oil
• Soy sauce (for the spicy and umami flavor)

Then, add a brown sugar substitute and white vinegar to give it that classic sweet and tangy balance.

Yes, there really is orange juice and orange zest in the sauce! Some like to use actual orange peels to really enhance that citrus flavor.

I only used two tablespoons of orange juice in the entire recipe, so it won't impact the total carb amount that much!

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

Tips

• Cut the chicken evenly. This will help it all cook at the same rate so you don't have some pieces burning while others are undercooked.
• Make sure the chicken is fully cooked. The safe cooking temperature of chicken breasts is 165°F.
• Easily thicken your sauce if it is too thin. Just simmer the sauce on low in order to thicken it.
• Use your favorite garnish. Garnish the chicken with sesame seeds after you toss it in the orange sauce.
• Use fresh squeezed orange juice. It will give your keto orange chicken the most incredible flavor.
• Use coconut aminos. It's gluten free and perfect for those who have a soy sensitivity.

Instructions

All you have to do is fry the chicken and then simmer the keto orange sauce and mix them all together. It really is that easy to make incredible low-carb orange chicken!

Make The Chicken Nuggets

To make the nuggets, coat the chicken pieces in the egg wash and then dredge them in the pork rind crumbs.

Once covered, fry them in a skillet over medium-high heat. Continue to saute them until they are browned and cooked completely through.

Make The Orange Sauce

This is even easier than making the nuggets! Just mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and stir until it is all combined.

Simmer The Sauce

The orange sauce won't be very thick at first. That's why it is so important to simmer it at low heat. Let it cook down until it thickens up to your liking.

Add The Chicken

Finally, add the chicken nuggets back to the skillet and toss the pieces in the orange sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Then, enjoy your delicious keto orange chicken recipe!

️ Serving suggestions

This keto orange chicken will become one of your favorite Chinese dishes to make at home. Serve it with any of your favorite Asian side dishes!

If you enjoy egg rolls, then make an egg roll in a bowl. It basically tastes like the stuffing inside of an egg roll without the fried wrapper. Or, serve this chicken on top of some cauliflower rice.

If you like to start your meal out with soup, then I suggest making keto egg drop soup as an appetizer beforehand.

FAQs

Before we get to the printable recipe card, here are some questions people often ask about how to make it.

Related recipes

If you enjoyed this keto orange chicken recipe, here are some more keto chicken recipes you should make next. They are some of my favorites!

• Keto Shredded Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken has a sweet and bold flavor and you can use it in a variety of different recipes.
• Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings are a delicious lunch or party food - and they have no net carbs!
• Easy Thai Chicken Salad is maded with canned chicken, so it comes together in just a few minutes.
• Baked Bacon Ranch Chicken is covered in cheese and only has 1.7 grams net carbs per serving.
• Keto Mexican Chicken Soup is really easy to make in the slow cooker and has an irresistibly spicy flavor.

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