Baked Sweet & Tangy Chicken

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Keto Baked Sweet & Tangy Chicken is very delicious & tasty. This chicken thigh is coated in a keto-friendly sweet and sour sauce which is lower in carbs than the traditional recipe of Baked Sweet & Tangy Chicken. It is very quick to make this recipe and it takes only 40 minutes to make this chicken. This Baked Sweet & Tangy Chicken is gluten-free, dairy-free, & grain-free as well. This chicken recipe is made with the basic spices and other components which are easily accessible in the grocery store or the home’s pantry. We can easily store this Baked Sweet & Tangy Chicken for some time in the fridge as well as in the freezer. This Baked Sweet & Tangy Chicken only contains 2g fiber and 4g net carbs/serving.

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STATS:

  • Calories: 365 per serving
  • Prep time: Fifteen minutes
  • Cook time: 25 minutes
  • Cuisine: Asian, Keto
  • Total time: 40 minutes
  • Diet: Keto, Low Carb
  • Serving: 4 servings

EQUIPMENT:

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Shallow bowl
  • Large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Meat thermometer
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE CHICKEN:

  • One tsp. garlic powder
  • 1.5 pounds without bone & skin chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup almond flour
  • One tsp. paprika
  • Pepper powder & salt
  • Two tbsp. olive oil
  • One tsp. onion powder

SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE:

  • ½ cup keto-friendly ketchup
  • One tsp. minced ginger
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup tamari
  • 2 tbsp. Erythritol
  • One tbsp. sesame oil
  • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • One tbsp. xanthan gum
  • One tsp. minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons water

FOR GARNISH:

  • Cut green onions
  • Sesame seeds

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INSTRUCTION:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Apply the parchment paper on the baking sheet or we can also use the silicon mat.
  3. Add the garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and almond flour in a shallow bowl.
  4. Mix all the components with the whisk.
  5. Apply the olive oil on the chicken thigh and coat the thigh in the mixture and press the mixture so that it can properly cover.
  6. We can pour the olive oil in the skillet and warm up the oil on moderate to high heat.
  7. Sear the chicken thigh for 2 to 3 minutes from each side till they get golden brown.
  8. Put the seared chicken thighs on the baking sheet and bake them for 20 to 25 minutes or its internal temperature reaches to 165 degrees F.
  9. Meanwhile, the chicken is baking we make the sauce.
  10. Put the small saucepan on medium heat.
  11. Add the sesame oil, xanthan gum, Erythritol, red pepper flakes, tamari, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  12. Mix all the ingredients with the whisk and when it starts to get thick simmer the flame.
  13. Cook it for 2 – 3 minutes and we can add the water to adjust the consistency.
  14. When the chicken is done allow the chicken to rest for few minutes.
  15. Then we can coat the chicken in this sauce so that it can cover properly.
  16. We can top the chicken with sesame seeds, and green onions.

TIPS:

  • If we want lean meat so we can use chicken breast instead of chicken thighs; but the chicken thigh is juicier then chicken breast.
  • We can modify the level of sweetness and spice according to our tolerance level.
  • Don’t forget to sear the chicken before we bake them to have a crispy crust.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • We can store the leftover chicken in an airtight container and store it for more than 3 days.

FREEZER:

  • We can store the cooked chicken in a sealed container without sauce for more than 2 months.

FAQs:

Is this baked sweet and sour chicken low in carbs?

  • This Baked sweet and sour chicken is made with keto sweetener and ingredients so it is low in carbs with just4g net carbs, 2g fiber, and 6g of carbs in them. It is also high in proteins with the 30g of proteins per servings.

How we can store this Baked Sweet & Tangy Chicken?

  • Put the leftover sweet and sour chicken in the airtight container and store the chicken for 3 days in the fridge. We can also store the cook chicken without the sauce in the freezer for more than 2 months.

Can I utilize coconut flour in place of almond flour to season the chicken?

  • We could use the coconut flour to coat the chicken thighs instead of almond flour but coconut flour absorbs more liquid than almond flour so we have to adjust the quantity of the flour accordingly.

Will I utilize another sweetener than Erythritol?

  • We can use stevia, monk fruit, or Erythritol to make this sauce sweet and adjust the amount according to your preference.

Can I utilize anything else in place of tamari?

  • If you are on keto diet than you can also use the coconut aminos or you can also use soya sauce if you are not on keto diet.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 365 kcal
Fat: 25g
Protein: 30g
Carbs: 6g
Fiber: 2g
Net Carbs: 4g