Keto Sesame Chicken Recipe

This Keto Sesame Chicken is a fast and easy weeknight dinner that is low in carbs but high on flavor. Trust us, this is going to be one of your favorite recipes.

If you like Chinese takeout, you’re going to love this much healthier version that is a breeze to make. The sauce is a perfect blend of sweet and sour and you can have it on the table in under 30 minutes.

Even better, add some broccoli to the dish and you have a complete meal!

Keto Sesame Chicken

If you’re following a low carb or keto diet, you’ll likely have most of the ingredients you need on-hand. If you don’t, go ahead and stock up because you’ll definitely be making this dish many times!

Ingredients Needed to Make Keto Sesame Chicken

• 1 ½ lbs Boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
• ½ tbsp Xanthan gum
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 2 tbsp Swerve brown sugar substitute
• 1 tsp Rice cooking wine
• 2 tsp Ginger paste
• 2 tsp Minced garlic
• 2 tsp Sesame oil divided
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• Broccoli (optional)
• Sesame seeds and fresh chopped green onions for garnish

How to Make Low Carb Sesame Chicken

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

First, we need to get the chicken ready. After you’ve cut the breasts into bite-sized pieces, season them with salt and pepper.

Then, place them in a gallon sized Ziploc bag.

And sprinkle half a tablespoon of xanthan gum over the chicken pieces.

Seal the bag and shake vigorously to coat the chicken pieces with xanthan gum.

Step 2: Brown the Chicken

Next, we need to brown the chicken. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil plus one teaspoon of sesame oil in a skillet over medium high heat.

Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet. You’ll need a good sear on each piece so be careful not to overcrowd the chicken. Cook it in two batches, if necessary.

Step 3: Prepare Sauce

While the chicken is cooking, you can prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce (or coconut aminos), brown sugar substitute, rice wine, ginger paste, minced garlic, and the remaining teaspoon of sesame oil.

Whisk the sauce ingredients together to combine.

Step 4: Prepare Broccoli (Optional)

If you would like to make this dish an all-in-one meal, you can add broccoli. Blanch the broccoli for two to three minutes in boiling water.

After blanching, drain the water and add the broccoli to the skillet with the chicken.

Step 5: Add Sauce

Finally, it’s time to add the sauce to the skillet.

Stir to combine and cook for an additional one or two minutes to make sure the chicken (and broccoli, if you added it) are coated and the sauce is warmed through.

Sprinkle on some sesame seeds for added flavor and as a garnish.

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