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Keto Orange Chicken

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 328
Author: Lisa MarcAurele
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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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 ½ cups pork rind crumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • oil for frying

Sauce:

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ⅓ cups brown sugar substitute
  • zest from one orange
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • ¼ cup white vinegar

Instructions

  • Cover the bottom of a large skillet with oil, and heat over medium high heat.
  • Combine eggs and heavy whipping cream in a small bowl.
  • Dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture and then dredge in the pork rind crumbs.
  • Place the chicken into the heated oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Saute until browned and cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce.
  • Remove the excess oil from the skillet and reduce the heat to medium.
  • Pour in the sauce mixture and simmer until thickened.
  • Toss the chicken in the sauce, and allow to cool slightly before serving garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

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Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 328 | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 1510mg | Potassium: 708mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 302IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 1 g | % Carbs: 1.3 % | % Protein: 60.8 % | % Fat: 37.9 % | SmartPoints: 7
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