Sesame Chicken that is better than takeout – keto, gluten free, budget recipe

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a vegan alternative to honey.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier and can be used in place of sesame oil.

Debone chicken thighs and soak in water with white vinegar for 10 minutes to kill bacteria.

Rinse chicken thighs under running water and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine tamari, egg whites, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, baking soda, and glucomannan powder; whisk together and add water to achieve a thick paste consistency.

Cut deboned chicken thighs into 1 to 1.5 inch pieces and toss in the marinade until well coated.

Optionally, let chicken marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.

Spread whey protein powder on a baking sheet or platter; coat marinated chicken pieces in protein powder.

Heat oil in a wok to 380 degrees Fahrenheit (190-195 degrees Celsius).

Fry chicken pieces in batches for about 2 minutes on one side, flip and fry for 1 more minute until golden.

Remove fried chicken and let it rest while preparing the sauce.

In a small pot, combine sweetener, sugar-free ketchup, tamari, water, and rice vinegar; bring to a light boil.

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