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Keto Orange Chicken

This healthy homemade Keto Orange Chicken features perfectly crispy bites of chicken, coated in a classic sticky-sweet orange sauce.

Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 330 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

For the Chicken
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast
  • 1 ½ cups pork rinds ground
  • ¼ cup almond flour
  • 2 whole eggs beaten
  • light olive oil for frying the chicken
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons liquid aminos
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons sugar-free Keto honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon monk fruit/allulose
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger grated
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum

Instructions

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  1. Cut your chicken breast into bite size pieces.
  2. Add the chicken to a bowl with the beaten eggs and toss to coat the chicken.
  3. Add the almond flour and crushed pork rinds to a food storage bag and shake to combine.
  4. Add the chicken into the bag in batches and shake (like shake and bake) until all the pieces are well coated.
  5. Heat a large skillet to medium and add in the oil, then the chicken. Sauté for a few minutes on each side until almost cooked though. The chicken will finish cooking in the sauce.
  6. While the chicken is sautéing, add the chicken broth, liquid aminos, sugar-free honey, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, orange juice and zest to a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine, then set aside.
  7. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels. Drain most of the oil, then add in the ginger and garlic. Sauté for about 20 seconds, then pour in the sauce.
  8. Whisk in the xanthan gum, simmer the sauce for a few minutes until thickened slightly, then add the chicken back in. Toss the chicken in the sauce and simmer for another 2 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened to your liking.
  9. Serve over cauliflower rice or along side your favorite low carb veggie.

Notes

  • The sugar-free honey helps to give that classic sticky texture and sweet flavor. If you don't have sugar-free honey, add more monk fruit/allulose and a tiny bit more xanthan gum to help thicken the sauce more.

Nutrition Information

Calories 330kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330

% Daily Value*

Calories 330kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.