Low-Carb Orange Chicken

4.4 stars, average of 77 ratings

By Lauren Lester, updated August 9 20204

This keto-friendly orange chicken is bursting with bright Chinese flavors. You will only need a few common ingredients and 20 minutes to make it. If you follow a strict paleo diet or have to avoid soy altogether, substitute the gluten-free tamari sauce with coconut aminos. Serve with low-carb cauliflower rice for a complete meal!

0 days, 0 hours, 10 minutes

Hands-on 10 minutes Overall 20 minutes

Allergy information for Low-Carb Orange Chicken

✔ Gluten free

✔ Dairy free

✔ Egg free

✔ Nut free

✔ Pork free

✔ Avocado free

✔ Fish free

✔ Shellfish free

Low FODMAP

Nutritional values (per serving)

Net carbs5.2 grams

Protein28.6 grams

Fat21.1 grams

Calories334 kcal

Calories from carbs 6%, protein 35%, fat 59%

Total carbs7.3 gramsFiber2.1 gramsSugars2.6 gramsSaturated fat13 gramsSodium1,143 mg(50% RDA)Magnesium58 mg(14% RDA)Potassium563 mg(28% EMR)

Ingredients (makes 4 servings)

Chicken:

¹/₄ cup virgin coconut oil (60 ml)
1.1 lb chicken thighs, skinless and boneless (500 g)
1 head broccoli, cut into small florets (225 g/ 8 oz)
1 tbsp sesame seeds

Sauce:

¹/₄ cup tamari sauce or coconut aminos (60 ml)
¹/₄ cup fresh orange juice (60 ml/ 2 fl oz)
1 tsp chili oil or toasted sesame oil
Optional: 1 tbsp Swerve or Erythritol
zest of ¹/₂ orange

Suggested sides:

cauliflower rice, 1 to 1 ¹/₂ cups per serving (here's how you can make cauli-rice)
shirataki rice, 1 cup per serving
more steamed broccoli, 1 cup per serving

Instructions

Cut the chicken into 2 ¹/₂ cm/ 1-inch pieces. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add in the chicken and brown 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
Add in the broccoli and stir-fry 3-4 minutes.
Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl then pour over the chicken and broccoli. Cook 2-3 minutes until the sauce is reduced.
Sprinkle in the sesame seeds and serve with cauli-rice, shirataki rice or more broccoli.

Ingredient nutritional breakdown (per serving)

Net carbs	Protein	Fat	Calories
Coconut oil, extra virgin
0 g	0 g	13.5 g	122 kcal
Chicken thighs (skinless, boneless, raw)
0 g	24.6 g	5.2 g	151 kcal
Broccoli, broccolini, fresh
2.3 g	1.6 g	0.2 g	19 kcal
Sesame seeds
0.3 g	0.4 g	1.1 g	13 kcal
Tamari sauce (gluten-free soy sauce)
0.9 g	1.9 g	0 g	11 kcal
Orange juice (fresh 100%)
1.6 g	0.1 g	0 g	7 kcal
Sesame oil, toasted
0 g	0 g	1.1 g	10 kcal
Orange peel (zest), fresh
0.2 g	0 g	0 g	1 kcal
Total per serving
5.2 g	28.6 g	21.1 g	334 kcal

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Ritu 4 years ago # Reply

Didnt know could include orange in keto!

Martina @ KetoDiet 4 years ago # Reply

Only a small amount such as in this recipe. You should not eat whole oranges on keto as they are too high in carbs: Complete Keto Diet Food List: What to Eat and Avoid on a Low-Carb Diet

Theresa 4 years ago # Reply

Delicious! I made it tonight and had 2 huge portions!

Thank you for your lovely feedback!