Low Carb Keto General Tso Chicken

4.13 from 33 votes

Low Carb Keto General Tso Chicken

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.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Servings

Calories 339kcal

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

Sauce

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

Optional: For a crispy coating replace baking soda with

1/2 cup whey protein
salt and pepper
1 egg beaten
2 tablespoon avocado oil to deep fry

Instructions

Prepare the sauce by mixing all the ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
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).
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.
Sauté the ginger and garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
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.
Serve with spring onions, sesame seeds and optional cauliflower rice or optional broccoli.

Optional Crispy Coating

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.
Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add the chicken and cook until crispy. Option to deep fry for the crispiest coating. Remove chicken from pan and follow the steps from sautéing the ginger and garlic above.

Notes

3 g net carbs per serving.

Recipe makes 3 servings.

This recipe was first published on February 2023.

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