These Keto Caramel Chicken pieces are tender, juicy, savory, and sweet with a rich, glossy caramel-style sauce. We prepare this chicken with olive oil, butter, brown keto sweetener, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, chicken thighs, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and simple seasonings. This chicken contains about 385 calories and 5 g of total carbs. Preparing this chicken takes about thirty minutes. This Keto Caramel Chicken is excellent for lunch, dinner, family meals, weekly meal prep, and easy weeknight dinners. You can serve this chicken with Cauliflower Rice, Garlic Butter Broccoli, Creamy Cauliflower Mash, Avocado Cucumber Salad, or Sesame Cabbage Slaw.
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STATS:
- Course: Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
- No. of Calories: 385 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: Asian
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Portion Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Cooking Mode: Stovetop
- Total Servings: 4
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Total Carbs: 5 g
TOOLS:
- Skillet
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Tongs
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Meat thermometer
INGREDIENTS:
CHICKEN:
- 1½ lb. chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Half tsp. black pepper
- Half tsp. garlic powder
- Half tsp. smoked paprika
- Half tsp. salt
KETO CARAMEL SAUCE:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp brown keto sweetener
- Two tbsp. coconut aminos
- Apple cider vinegar, two tbsp.
- 1 tbsp water
- 3 cloves garlic
- Half tsp. ginger
- ¼ tsp. xanthan gum
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
GARNISH:
- 1 tbsp green onions
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp cilantro
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
CHICKEN THIGHS:
- We utilize boneless, skinless chicken thighs because they will provide a tender and juicy texture.
OLIVE OIL:
- We utilize olive oil for searing the chicken and adding healthy fats.
BUTTER:
- Butter will add richness and help create a smooth and glossy caramel sauce. As an alternative, you can use ghee.
BROWN KETO SWEETENER:
- We utilize a brown keto sweetener to provide sweetness and caramel-like flavor without regular sugar. You can use allulose or a monk fruit-based brown sweetener.
COCONUT AMINOS:
- The sauce will taste flavorful and slightly sweet thanks to the coconut aminos. As a substitute, you can use tamari or soy sauce, but check the carbohydrate content.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:
- Apple cider vinegar will balance the sweetness of the sauce with a light tangy flavor.
GARLIC:
- Fresh garlic will add a rich savory flavor to the caramel sauce.
GINGER:
- Fresh ginger will provide warmth and freshness to the sauce. You can use ¼ tsp. of ground ginger as an alternative.
XANTHAN GUM:
- Xanthan gum will help thicken the sauce without adding flour or cornstarch. You can omit it and reduce the sauce for a longer time.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Completely dry the chicken and garnish with smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Preheat the olive oil in a pan, cook the chicken for almost six minutes, and cooked to 74°Celcius.
- Slower the flame to normal, include the keto brown sweetener and butter.
- Whisk till become glossy and melted.
- Include the ginger and garlic; cook for almost thirty seconds.
- Stir the water, coconut aminos, and apple cider vinegar.
- Include the xanthan gum if utilizing and mix perfectly.
- Slowly cook for almost three minutes.
- Put the chicken back in a pan and coat with the sauce.
- Cook for almost four minutes till the sauce is glossy and thick.
- Whisk in sesame oil and season with cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds.
- Cool for just three minutes & then serve.
TIPS:
- Completely dry the chicken and then season it so it will brown perfectly.
- We utilize allulose if you like a smoother caramel-style sauce.
- Avoid cooking the chicken for a long time, as this will make it dry.
- Include cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes if you like a spicy flavor.
- We utilize only a very little quantity of xanthan gum to avoid the sauce from getting extra thick.
- Allow the sauce to decrease till glossy, although avoid over-reduce it.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
RICE:
- Cauliflower Rice
- Garlic Butter Cauliflower Rice
- Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
VEGETABLES:
- Garlic Butter Broccoli
- Roasted Zucchini
- Garlic Butter Green Beans
- Sautéed Spinach
- Roasted Cauliflower
SALADS:
- Avocado Cucumber
- Asian Cucumber
- Sesame Cabbage Slaw
- Greek Salad
- Creamy Cucumber Salad
SIDES:
- Creamy Cauliflower Mash
- Garlic Butter Mushrooms
- Cheesy Broccoli Casserole
- Roasted Asparagus
- Sautéed Mushrooms
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the cooled chicken with the caramel sauce in a dish and refrigerate for three to four days.
FREEZER:
- Store the cooled chicken with the sauce for almost two to three months.
FAQs:
Which keto sweetener is perfect for utilizing?
- You can use allulose, which is an excellent choice, as it delivers a perfect caramel-style texture and melts smoothly.
May we prepare this recipe with regular brown sugar?
- Yes, you can use regular brown sugar, although regular brown sugar will raise the carb count and the recipe will no longer be keto.
Will we prepare this chicken without dairy?
- Yes, you can alternate the butter with non-dairy coconut oil or butter.
Could we prepare this chicken spicier?
- Yes, you can use keto hot sauce, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
No. of Calories: 385 kcal
Sodium: 620 mg
Net Carbs: 4 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 1 g
Fats: 27 g
Proteins: 30 g
Portion Size: 1 chicken thigh
Total Carbs: 5 g