Keto Teriyaki Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by those following a keto diet. The chicken is marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce that is low in carbs and high in flavor. This recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients:
For the teriyaki sauce:
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp swerve brown sugar substitute
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions:
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the teriyaki sauce.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large ziplock bag or a shallow dish, and pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Make sure the chicken is fully coated in the sauce, and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Brush the chicken breasts with avocado oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for a few minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional) before serving.
Nutrition Facts:
This recipe makes 4 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
- Calories: 270
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 98mg
- Sodium: 643mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 5g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 35g
