Low Carb Orange Chicken

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
15 min 15 min 4
Low Carb Orange Chicken
Health Highlights

Ingredients


1 large Egg (scrambled or just use almond milk for dipping)
454 gm Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
2 tbsp Almond milk, unsweetened
114 gm Pea Protein Powder (of unflavored; if you don't have that you can do almond four)
1/2 tsp Salt and pepper
1/4 cup Orange juice
1 tbsp Orange peel (zest)
1/4 cup Chicken broth (stock)
2 tbsp Coconut aminos, Coconut Secret
2 tbsp Vinegar, white
57 gm Allulose
2 clove(s) Garlic (minced)
1 tsp Ginger, ground
1/2 tsp Xanthan gum

Instructions


  • Set out a large wire rack with a paper towel under it to catch drippings.
  • Cut chicken into 1" pieces. In a medium bowl, whisk egg and almond milk.
  • In another bowl, mix together the protein powder(or almond flour), salt, and pepper.
  • Dip pieces of chicken into the egg mix or (Almond milk if egg free), shack off excess, then coat in the protein powder.
  • Set the coated chicken on the rack and repeat until all chicken is coated.
  • In a medium saucepan, add all the sauce ingredients, except the xanthan gum. Stir and simmer over medium heat while you cook the chicken.
  • Set out another wire rack with a paper towel under it.
  • In a large skillet, add an inch of avocado oil and heat to 375F (180°C).
  • Add about 10-15 chicken pieces to the frying pan and deep fry for 2-3 minutes until golden. Turn halfway and brown on the other side. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Once all the chicken is cooked, return to the sauce. It should be somewhat reduced. Add the xanthan gum and whisk until dissolved. The sauce should thicken.
  • Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat with sauce. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.
  • Serve with cauliflower rice or another keto side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 311
Calories from fat 79
Calories from saturated fat 15.5
Total Fat 8.8 g
Saturated Fat 1.7 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.3 g
Cholesterol 161 mg
Sodium 950 mg
Potassium 384 mg
Total Carbohydrate 9.2 g
Dietary Fiber 0.7 g
Sugars 5.4 g
Protein 49 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Fruit 0.2
Meat 1.3
Meat Alternative 0.1

Energy sources


Pygal11%410.73440457007035112.8084014285934625%467.618808829277190.2034554793456263%299.61127039584505230.1811690060188211%25%63%CarbohydratesFatProtein

Meal Type(s)

Main
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