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chinese sesame chicken

Keto Sesame Chicken

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 231
Author: Lisa MarcAurele
This homemade keto sesame chicken recipe will ensure you keep the cravings for Chinese takeout at bay. Made with fried chicken thighs in a perfectly sweet umami sesame sauce, you can enjoy the Chinese food you love—without the high-carb count.
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 Tbsp. Arrowroot powder
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 tsp. Sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp. Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the sauce:

  • 3 Tbsp. Soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. Rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. Swerve brown sugar substitute
  • 1 tsp. Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp. Ginger paste
  • 2 tsp. Minced garlic
  • ¼ tsp. Xanthan gum
  • Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the chicken into a large mixing bowl, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sprinkle with the arrowroot powder, and toss to combine.
  • Beat together the egg in a small bowl.
  • Heat 1 tsp. Sesame oil and the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
  • Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, and place into the heated oil.
  • Sear on all sides until cooked through and crispy.
  • Drain the excess oil, and reduce the heat to medium.
  • In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar substitute, sesame oil, ginger paste, minced garlic and xanthan gum until well combined.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken, and simmer until the sauce thickens.
  • Garish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 231 | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 755mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 11 g | % Carbs: 17.5 % | % Protein: 39.7 % | % Fat: 42.9 % | SmartPoints: 5
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