Keto Sesame Chicken
{Low Carb, Ketogenic, THM:S, Paleo, Sugar Free, Grain Free}

Keto Sesame Chicken is a low carb take on an Asian takeout classic.  Battered and air fried (or fried) chicken pieces coated in a sesame sauce made low carb, ketogenic, paleo, sugar free, grain free, and a THM:S

Keto Sesame Chicken

P.F. Chang's and Panda Express are just a couple of the restaurants that americanized (is that a word?) Asian food – and Sesame Chicken is one of their signatures.

You've probably had it: crispy chicken pieces tossed in a tangy sweet sauce?

I know it's one of our family's favorites, and I think my low carb, paleo, ketogenic version is just as good!

Other Asian Recipes

Keto Lo Mein
Keto General Tso's Chicken
Paleo General Tso's Chicken
Keto Beef & Broccoli
Keto Honey Garlic Chicken
Keto Korean Short Ribs

How Do You Make Keto Sesame Chicken?

The procedure for making Keto Sesame Chicken doesn't vary too much from what a non-keto recipes would look like.

First, you'll cut your chicken into 1-inch pieces.

Then, you'll coat first in Coconut flour, then beaten eggs, then almond flour or pork dust.

Those pieces will then be air fried (or fried) until crispy and cooked through.

While the chicken pieces cook, whisk together the sauce ingredients.

Coat the cooked chicken pieces you'll be eating right away in the sesame sauce.

Any chicken you are storing for later should be kept separate from the sauce, re-crisped in the air fryer, then coated when it's time to eat.

Ingredients for Keto Sesame Chicken

I like to use chicken breasts for this recipe, but it will also work with chicken thighs or tenders.  I use ButcherBox chicken almost exclusively, since I trust their product, and love the convenience of having it delivered right to my doorstep.

The sauce is made from allulose, coconut aminos, fish sauce, sesame oil, paleo ketchup, salt, garlic, rice vinegar, green onion, xanthan gum, and pepper.  The sauce can be made in advance or the day of – it stores well in the refrigerator and will keep for up to 2 weeks.

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I cook the chicken at 425 for about 10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165.  

You could also fry the pieces in a skillet using oil that is 350 degrees.

I like to serve my Keto Sesame Chicken over cauliflower rice, or with sauteed cabbage.  It also presents well when sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds.

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Yield: 6 servings

Keto Sesame Chicken

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Keto Sesame Chicken is a low carb take on an Asian takeout classic.  Battered and air fried (or fried) chicken pieces coated in a sesame sauce made low carb, ketogenic, paleo, sugar free, grain free, and a THM:S

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup Coconut Flour
• 2 Eggs, beaten
• 1 cup Almond Flour (or 1 cup Pork Dust)
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt
• 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
• For The Sauce
• 1 T Avocado Oil
• 1 T Minced Garlic
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt
• 1/4 cup Allulose (or more, to desired sweetness)
• 1/2 cup Coconut Aminos
• 1/2 cup Paleo Ketchup
• 2 T Rice Vinegar
• 1 tsp. Fish Sauce
• 1 tsp. Xanthan or Guar gum
• 2 T Sesame Seeds
• 1/4 cup Green Onion
• 1 T Sesame Oil

Instructions

1. First, cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces.
2. Then, coat each piece first in Coconut flour, then beaten eggs, then almond flour or pork dust.
3. Air Fry the coated chicken pieces at 375 until the internal temperature reaches 165. Alternatively, you can fry the chicken in oil at 350 degrees.
4. While the chicken pieces cook, whisk together the sauce ingredients.
5. Coat the cooked chicken pieces you'll be eating right away in the sesame sauce.
6. Any chicken you are storing for later should be kept separate from the sauce, re-crisped in the air fryer, then coated when it's time to eat.

Recommended Products

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  Sesame Oil
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  Xanthan Gum
• 
  Rice Vinegar
• 
  Fish Sauce
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  Paleo Ketchup
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  Coconut Aminos
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  Pork Dust
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  Coconut Flour
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  Thrive Market - Healthy living made easy
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  Allulose
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  ButcherBox - Grass Fed Beef, Heritage Bred Pork, and Chicken

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 573Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 1638mgCarbohydrates: 8gNet Carbohydrates: 3gFiber: 5gSugar: 14gProtein: 58g

xoxo,
Gretchen

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