Keto Sesame Chicken Recipe
Skip the take-out and order in this evening with my low carb and keto sesame chicken. Tenderly cooked chicken breast covered in sweet and tangy sesame sauce. This easy keto chicken recipe with a healthy twist will have you not even missing your favorite Chinese take-out!
Servings: 4
Calories: 259
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 5 Tablespoons Soy sauce (use Tamari for gluten free)
- ¼ Cup Ketchup (sugar free for keto)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ Cup sugar free brown sweetener (click to see my favorite)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, brown sugar, onion powder, sesame oil and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine ingredients and set aside.
- Heat a non stick skillet over medium high heat. Add your chicken breast chunks. Cook until slightly brown and cooked through, should take about 5-8 minutes. Test the internal temperature with a meat probe thermometer to make sure the chicken is 165F.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat. Turn your heat down to medium low and let simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken. Serve topped with sesame seeds for garnish.
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Notes
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breast for a juicier texture.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce if you need this recipe to be gluten free.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet or the chicken will steam instead of brown.
- Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes so it thickens and coats the chicken properly.
- This recipe reheats really well and is great for meal prep lunches throughout the week.
- Serve with cauliflower rice for a low carb meal or regular rice for family members who are not eating low carb.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 259 | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 0g