Keto Orange Chicken

My keto orange chicken recipe features tender chicken pieces swimming in a sticky orange sauce. It’s ready in 20 minutes and tastes WAY better than Panda Express! 5 grams net carbs. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 279kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

For the chicken

1 1/2 pounds skinless chicken breasts chopped into bite sized pieces
3 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup coconut flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons oil to fry

For the keto orange sauce

1 cup orange juice no added sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar substitute or granulated sweetener of choice
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon xanthan gum optional * See notes

Instructions

Start by preparing the sauce. In a small saucepan, add the orange juice, brown sugar substitute, vinegar, soy sauce and garlic. Heat for 3-4 minutes. Add the xanthan gum and whisk vigorously, ensuring there are no clumps. Let everything simmer for 5-6 minutes, until thick and sticky.
In a bowl, combine the eggs and heavy cream then add the chopped chicken. On a large plate, add the coconut flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
Individually, dip each piece of chicken in the flour mixture until fully coated.
Add the oil to a large pan and place over medium heat. Once it reaches around 350F, add enough chicken to fill the pan without overcrowding. Fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes, before flipping and cooking for a further minute. Remove the chicken and place it on a plate lined with paper towel. Repeat the process until all the chicken has been fried.
Once all the chicken has been cooked, toss it through the orange sauce until covered, then serve immediately.

Video

Notes

* Only add this if you want a super thick sauce.

TO STORE: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days.

TO FREEZE: Place the cooled orange chicken in an airtight container and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months.

TO REHEAT: Either microwave the chicken and sauce in 30-second spurts or reheat it in a non-stick pan.

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