Keto Orange Chicken

Keto Orange Chicken is low in carbohydrates, high in protein, and has all the flavors you love without the added sugar.

Keto Orange Chicken Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 1 orange)
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (a soy sauce alternative)
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (a thickening agent)

Instructions:

1. In a shallow bowl, mix together almond flour, salt, and black pepper.
2. Coat chicken pieces in the almond flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the coconut oil.
4. Add the chicken and garlic, cooking until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
5. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, add chicken broth, orange juice, orange zest, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
7. Sprinkle xanthan gum over the sauce and whisk quickly to combine, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens.
8. Return chicken to the skillet and stir until coated in sauce.
9. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Servings: 4
• Calories: 293
• Total Fat: 16.9g
• Saturated Fat: 7.9g
• Cholesterol: 98mg
• Sodium: 495mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 5.5g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.7g
• Sugars: 2.5g
• Protein: 27.8g