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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!
Hands-on Overall
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:
Suggested sides:
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.
Orange Chicken
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.
Nutrition (per )
Calories334kcal
Net Carbs5.2g
Carbohydrates7.3g
Protein28.6g
Fat21.1g
Saturated Fat13g
Fiber2.1g
Sugar2.6g
Sodium1,143mg
Magnesium58mg
Potassium563mg
Detailed nutritional breakdown (per serving)
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