Low Carb Keto General Tso Chicken

Low Carb Keto General Tso Chicken

from sugarfreemom.com
35 min

Do you love General TSO Chicken but don’t want all the carb laden floury coating and sugar filled sauce? This version is a healthy, low carb, sugar and sweetener free recipe. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pound chicken thighs ((or breast), skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil or coconut oil)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
  • 2 spring onions (finely sliced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 1.5 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon coconut aminos (or gluten free soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree (unsweetened)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ((or to taste))
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional (or to taste))
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1/2 cup whey protein
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil ( to deep fry)

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the sauce by mixing all the ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Toss chicken with baking soda. This will tenderize it. (Recipe Note: if making this recipe with a crispy crumb, do not toss in baking soda, instead see notes below under Crispy Coating).

  3. 3

    After tossing chicken in baking soda, heat sesame oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 - 10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan but leave the oil. If no oil left add a little more to the pan.

  4. 4

    Sauté the ginger and garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Add the sauce to the frying pan and bring to a low simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes until it reduces down and is fairly thick. No need to add a gum or thickener if you take the time to just let the sauce reduce. Add the chicken and toss to coat.

  6. 6

    Serve with spring onions, sesame seeds and optional cauliflower rice or optional broccoli.

  7. 7

    Toss chicken in egg. Shake off excess and dip chicken pieces into a bowl of whey protein mixed with salt and pepper. Do this in batches when ready to cook or the whey protein will absorb into the meat.