Low Carb Sesame Chicken Meal Prep | Diabetic-Friendly, Gluten-Free & Perfect for Busy Weeks

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos is lower in sodium and suitable for soy-free diets.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats and is more versatile.

coconut flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs and higher in protein.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey breast is leaner while chicken thighs are more economical.

Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown.

In a small bowl, whisk rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and xanthan gum until dissolved. Set aside.

Remove chicken from skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook garlic in sesame oil until softened.

Add soy mixture, increase heat to medium, and simmer until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

Lower heat, return chicken to the skillet, and stir to coat in the sauce.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve over cauliflower rice with Asian coleslaw.

In a large bowl whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, stevia, sesame oil and ground ginger for the coleslaw.

Add the coleslaw and toss with the dressing.

Add the frozen cauliflower rice to a dry frying pan over medium-low heat.

Stir occasionally and cook until all moisture is removed and some cauliflower rice is crispy.

Add salt and pepper and mix, serve or store in an airtight container.

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