Description
Keto Orange Chicken delivers Chinese-inspired flavor without carb overload. Zesty citrus sauce coats tender chicken pieces, creating a delicious low-carb meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces)
- 2 large eggs
Coating and Seasoning:
- 3 oz (85g) pork rinds (crushed)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons powdered monk fruit allulose blend
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup (120ml) coconut aminos
- ¼ cup (60ml) white wine vinegar
Instructions
- Liberally season chicken pieces with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even coverage on all surfaces.
- Prepare two separate mixing vessels: crack whole eggs into one bowl and thoroughly whisk until uniformly blended, and place crushed pork rinds in another bowl for coating.
- Warm avocado oil (or 30 milliliters) in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and appears slightly rippled.
- Meticulously dredge each chicken piece by first submerging in whisked eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then completely enrobe with crushed pork rind mixture, pressing gently to ensure thorough adherence.
- Carefully place coated chicken into hot skillet, maintaining sufficient space between pieces to prevent steaming; cook approximately 3-4 minutes per side until exterior turns golden-brown and interior reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate, tent loosely with aluminum foil to retain warmth and moisture.
- In the same skillet, add additional avocado oil and sauté minced garlic for approximately 45-60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour coconut aminos, white wine vinegar, freshly grated orange zest, powdered monk fruit allulose blend, and ground ginger into the skillet, stirring vigorously to incorporate and lift any caramelized remnants from cooking.
- Reduce heat and allow sauce to gently simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until it transforms into a glossy, slightly thickened consistency.
- Reintroduce chicken pieces into the skillet, delicately turning to ensure complete sauce coverage, allowing residual heat to further concentrate flavors.
Notes
- Crush pork rinds into fine crumbs for an ultra-crispy coating that adheres perfectly to chicken pieces.
- Zesting fresh orange adds vibrant citrus notes without extra carbohydrates, elevating the sauce’s bright flavor profile.
- Cooking chicken in separate batches ensures each piece develops a gorgeous golden-brown exterior with maximum crispiness.
- Reducing sauce slowly concentrates flavors and creates a glossy, rich texture that clings beautifully to the crispy chicken.
- Gently toss chicken in sauce moments before serving to maintain that delightful crunch while maximizing flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 6.1g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 22.2g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 7.7g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 41.7g
- Cholesterol: 235mg