Sugar Free Low Carb Orange Chicken
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Sugar Free Low Carb Orange Chicken, a delightful dish that will transport your taste buds to your favorite Asian restaurant without the guilt. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken coated in a tangy, sweet orange sauce that’s completely sugar-free and low in carbohydrates, making it an ideal choice for those following keto or low-carb diets. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish can be served over cauliflower rice or enjoyed on its own for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup Carbalose flour alternative
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 3 tbsp sugar-free orange marmalade
- 3 tbsp rice apple vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Set up a dredging station with whisked eggs in one bowl and combined Carbalose and xanthan gum in another.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Dip chicken pieces into egg, then dredge in flour mixture.
- Cook chicken until browned and cooked through; transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
- In a clean bowl, whisk together remaining sauce ingredients, then pour into the skillet.
- Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and cook on low until heated through.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg