Keto Sesame Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
336 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Keto Sesame Chicken
Description
This recipe cooks cut chicken breast pieces in avocado oil until thoroughly cooked and lightly seared. A sauce whisked from soy sauce (or gluten-free alternative), sugar-free ketchup, honey substitute, rice vinegar, cornstarch, minced garlic, and ginger is added to the pan. Heating reduces and thickens the sauce, coating the chicken evenly.
The dish is finished by drizzling toasted sesame oil and sprinkling sesame seeds and green onion slices, adding fresh brightness and nuttiness. The contrast between tender chicken and glossy sauce creates a flavorful balance with savory and slightly sweet notes, suitable for low-carb meal plans.
Serving over cauliflower rice is suggested to maintain a keto-friendly base. This dish can be served immediately for best texture and flavor.
Variations include sautéing garlic and ginger separately to unlock more aroma. Cornstarch thickens the sauce but can be substituted with keto-friendly alternatives. Chicken thighs can replace breasts for a juicier texture. Leftovers store well refrigerated and can be reheated gently.
Ingredients
For the sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce or a gluten-free alternative, reduced-sodium
- ¼ cup ketchup unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon honey sugar-free
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger root minced
For the chicken
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 ½ pound chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces, boneless skinless
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt, Diamond Crystal brand
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients (soy sauce, unsweetened ketchup, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger). Set aside.
- Cook the chicken: In a large frying pan, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Sauté them on all sides in the hot oil until cooked through, about 7 minutes.
- Give the sauce one more stir and add it to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Keep cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens and the chicken is well coated, about 2 more minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving platter (lined with cauliflower rice if you wish). Drizzle it with sesame oil and sprinkle it with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Alternatively, sauté garlic and ginger separately after cooking chicken to deepen flavor release.
- Cornstarch thickens the sauce efficiently; use keto-friendly thickeners like konjac flour if preferred.
- Substitute chicken breast with boneless skinless chicken thighs for juicier results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days and reheat at reduced microwave power.
- Freeze portions for up to three months for convenient future meals.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25recipe | |
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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