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Keto Sesame Chicken

Cultural Context

Keto Sesame Chicken is a modern twist on a classic Chinese dish, adapted to fit low-carb dietary needs. Traditionally, sesame chicken is deep-fried and coated in a sweet sauce, but this version maintains the essential flavors while using healthier cooking methods. The dish is popular among those following the ketogenic diet, which emphasizes low carbohydrate intake while enjoying rich flavors.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 pounds chicken breast
5 tablespoons tamari
1/4 cup sugar-free ketchup
2 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup sugar-free brown sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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.

1

Cut chicken breast into about one inch cubes.

2

Combine tamari, sugar-free ketchup, minced garlic, sugar-free brown sugar, onion powder, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.

3

Stir the sauce ingredients together until well mixed.

4

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium to medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray.

5

Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until almost all the way done, about 5-8 minutes.

6

Stir the sauce into the skillet with the chicken and bring to a simmer until it thickens and coats the chicken.

7

Finish with white sesame seeds on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingdredgingpan-frying

Equipment Needed

large cast iron skilletmixing bowlcooking spray

Spice Level:

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Dietary

keto

Allergens

soysesameeggs

Also Known As

Sesame ChickenLow-Carb Sesame Chicken

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