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ginger chicken

Ginger Chicken

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 192
Author: Lisa MarcAurele
A quick dinner idea with only 5 main ingredients. This keto friendly chicken recipe can be made in less than 20 minutes!
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium green pepper seeded and cut into strips
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos or soy sauce or tamari
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Heat oil in pan, stir-fry garlic, pepper, and ginger for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken and stir fry for about 2 minutes more.
  • Stir in the coconut aminos (or soy sauce) and salt and stir-fry for 30 seconds more.

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Notes

For a change of taste, the green bell peppers can be replaced with another vegetable like broccoli.
Leftover cooked turkey slices can be used in place of the chicken.
For added spice, sprinkle on a dash of red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 192 | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 2 g | % Carbs: 4.3 % | % Protein: 38.3 % | % Fat: 57.4 % | SmartPoints: 5
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