Keto Sesame Chicken & Broccoli is a delicious, low-carb, and Keto-friendly dish. A savory, slightly sweet sesame sauce made with keto-friendly ingredients like tamari or coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, and a little natural sweetener is combined with tender slices of chicken that have been sautéed till golden. This recipe is nourishing and filling because fresh broccoli florets are rapidly boiled or stir-fried to preserve their crunch and vivid color. We can garnish the dish with green onions, sesame seeds, and sesame oil, which make the dish crispy and also make the dish more tasty and flavorful. This recipe is ideal for everyone on the keto diet because it is rich in protein content and good fats & it is low in carb content. We can serve this dish with the cauliflower rice for a filling & nutritious meal.
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STATS:
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Preparation time: Ten minutes
- Cook time: Fifteen mins
- Total time: 25 mins
- Serving size: 1¼ cups
- Servings: 4
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Course: Dinner
- Diet: Keto, Low Carb
EQUIPMENT:
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Skillet
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS:
- 1½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1½ tbsp. avocado oil
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp. sesame oil
- 3 tbsp. coconut aminos
- 2 pieces garlic
- One tbsp. rice vinegar
- A tbsp. Erythritol
- One tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
- ½ tsp. xanthan gum
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- One tbsp. fresh ginger
- Optional: red pepper flakes, sliced green onions
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
CHICKEN:
- We can use the without bone and skin chicken thighs because they are perfect for stir-frying because the chicken thigh are more juicier and flavor then chicken breast.
AVOCADO OIL:
- Avocado oil is good oil for cooking; and this oil has a high smoke point.
BROCCOLI FLORETS:
- Broccoli florets are a low-carb, high-fiber veggie that offers nutrition and texture.
SESAME OIL:
- We can use toasted sesame oil, which adds a rich, nutty flavor for optimal effects.
COCONUT AMINOS:
- Coconut aminos is a lower-carb alternative of soy sauce and it is also gluten-free.
RICE VINEGAR:
- Rice vinegar balances the sauce’s sweetness and saltiness by adding tang.
SESAME SEEDS:
- We use the toasted sesame seeds in this dish which give a little crunch and improve the flavor of the sesame.
GARLIC:
- You should always have to utilize the fresh garlic to make this dish more flavorful.
GINGER:
- We use chopped or grated fresh ginger because it gives the food depth and warmth.
ERYTHRITOL:
- Erythritol is a keto sweetener that gives the exact taste of the original sauces.
XANTHAN GUM:
- Xanthan gum is a keto-friendly thing that helps to helps to thicken the dish and it aids the sauce stick to the broccoli and chicken is xanthan gum.
CHICKEN BROTH:
- Chicken broth gives the sauce body and moisture and we should have to use the low-sodium chicken broth.
GREEN ONIONS & RED PEPPER FLAKES:
- Sliced green onions and red pepper flakes are optional and we can add it for some heat and a vibrant to garnish the dish.
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INSTRUCTION:
- Combine the rice vinegar, sesame oil, coconut aminos, garlic, Erythritol, ginger, chicken broth, and xanthan gum in a bowl and put them aside.
- In a pot, warm-up the avocado oil on medium to high heat.
- We can cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes or till the chicken is cooked properly and browned.
- Take out and put aside.
- Add a little additional oil to the same pan.
- Cook the broccoli for four to five minutes or till it gets crispier and soft.
- We can return the chicken in the pot and add the sauce.
- Then we can mix them properly to coat everything evenly.
- Then we can simmer the sauce for 3 to 4 minutes to get thick.
- We can garnish the dish with the red pepper flakes & sesame seeds.
- We can also garnish it with the green onions as well.
TIPS:
- We can cut the chicken into pieces of the same size to ensure consistent cooking.
- You can keep the broccoli bright and slightly crisp without overcooking it.
- We can add cauliflower rice to keep it keto-friendly and make it a complete meal.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can put the remaining sesame chicken & broccoli in the seal box and store this dish for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- We put this sesame chicken & broccoli in individual containers and stored this dish for 2 months.
FAQs:
Is this sesame chicken & broccoli keto-friendly?
- Yes, this sesame chicken & broccoli is keto-friendly because it is made with all the keto-friendly ingredients like xanthan gum, Erythritol, or avocado oil and it only encompasses 4g net carbs, and 2g fiber.
What we can use in place of xanthan gum to make this dish?
- We can use the almond flour to thicken the sauce in place of the xanthan gum to make this dish.
Is there any substitute for broccoli?
- Yes you can add any of the keto-friendly vegetables like bell pepper, mushrooms, zucchini, or green beans as a substitute of broccoli.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 380 kcal
Protein: 32g
Fat: 24g
Carbs: 6g
Fiber: 2g
Net Carbs: 4g
Sodium: 780mg
Potassium: 510mg
Iron: 1.7mg
Calcium: 45mg
Vitamin A: 430 IU