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Keto Orange Chicken
This easy Keto Orange Chicken is crispy and coated in a delicious low-carb orange sauce. Serve it up with riced cauliflower for a fun take-out-inspired meal.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Cast Iron Keto📖 castironketo
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- skillet
- saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the chicken
2
Beat the eggs with the milk in a small bowl. In another bowl, combine the Whey Protein Isolate and the salt.
large eggs2whey protein isolate2 ounces
3
Whisk the sauce ingredients except for the xanthan gum in a small bowl. Set aside.
4
Heat the oil in a 10" or larger cast-iron skillet over medium heat. The oil should be 350° F.
5
In the hot skillet, dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture and then into the Whey mixture.
6
Immediately drop into the oil. Now cook them in the skillet until browned or cook for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
7
Once they are fried, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb the excess oil.
8
After frying the chicken, remove all oil except one tablespoon from the skillet and place back over medium heat.
9
For Sauce
10
In the same skillet with the leftover one tablespoon oil, combine freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, rice wine vinegar, tamari, granulated erythritol, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic cloves, sugar-free ketchup, and crushed red pepper flakes.
orange zest1 tablespoonrice wine vinegar2 tablespoonstamari3 tablespoonsfresh ginger (grated)1 teaspoonsugar-free ketchup2 tablespoons
11
Stir in water and place the saucepan over medium heat.
12
Bring it to a simmer, stirring frequently.
13
When the sauce begins to thicken, sprinkle in optional xanthan gum and whisk continuously to thicken.
14
When the sauce is thick and glossy, add the chicken pieces back to the skillet to heat through about ⏱️ 2 minutes.
15
Your gluten-free orange chicken is now ready. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve.
Nutrition Facts
calories
558 kcal
fat Content
44 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
796 mg
protein Content
33 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
178 mg
carbohydrate Content
8 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
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