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Keto Sesame Chicken
5 from 12 votes

Keto Sesame Chicken

Keto Sesame Chicken features tender pieces of sautéed chicken breast coated in a thick, tangy sauce made from soy sauce, unsweetened ketchup, honey substitute, and rice vinegar. The sauce is enhanced by garlic and ginger, then finished with toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, and sliced green onions for texture and aroma. This low-carb dish balances savory, sweet, and umami flavors in a pan-cooked meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 336 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

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

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  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients (soy sauce, unsweetened ketchup, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger). Set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336

% 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.