Sesame Chicken
Sweet and tangy with spice from the ginger and strong sesame flavor, this chicken makes a delicious keto meal. You can simplify this even more by skipping the breading of the chicken and just pan searing the chicken thigh pieces before coating them in the sauce.
Servings 4
Calories 409kcal
Ingredients
Sauce
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce or 1/3 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup monk fruit golden, or classic, granulated, or liquid, to taste
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon glucomann powder
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Chicken
- avocado oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
- 1 egg
- 1 cup protein powder unflavored
- salt and pepper to taste
To Serve
- 2 green onions
Instructions
- Combine all sauce ingredients except sesame oil in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and reduce the volume by at least half, or until a syrupy consistency is reached. Off heat, add the sesame oil and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. When hot, add oil so that it is 2-3 inches deep and heat the oil to 300ºF.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Then dip into egg and finally into protein powder. Add several pieces of breaded chicken to the hot oil and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until crispy and golden. Transfer to paper towel to drain excess oil. When all the chicken is cooked, toss it with the reserved sauce and the and sprinkle with green onions.
Notes
Nutrition assumes that 1 tablespoon of oil is absorbed in frying.
Nutrition
Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 1076mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg