Keto Orange Chicken Recipe
Keto Orange Chicken is a delicious low-carb twist on the takeout classic, featuring crispy chicken bites coated in a tangy, sweet, and savory orange sauce. It’s a quick, easy, and satisfying meal perfect for keto-friendly weeknight dinners!
Equipment
- Skillet or frying pan
- Whisk
- Tongs
- Saucepan
- Paper towel
- Oven (if baking)
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 large eggs whisked
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or avocado oil (for frying)
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 3 tbsp sugar-free sweetener (monk fruit or erythritol)
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into small pieces. Coat in whisked egg, then almond flour.
- Fry chicken in oil until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Combine soy sauce, sweetener, orange zest, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Simmer until thickened with xanthan gum.
- Toss chicken in sauce and serve immediately.