Sugar Free Low Carb Orange Chicken
Sugar Free Low Carb Orange Chicken offers a delightful twist on the classic takeout favorite, combining juicy chicken pieces with a vibrant, tangy orange sauce that’s both sugar-free and low in carbs. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, ensuring that you can enjoy a flavorful dish without compromising on health. The sweet and zesty sauce, made from fresh orange juice and sugar-free marmalade, is sure to please everyone at the dinner table, making it a family favorite. Serve it over cauliflower rice or in crisp lettuce wraps for a light yet satisfying meal!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup Carbalose flour
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 3 tbsp sugar-free orange marmalade
- 3 tbsp rice apple vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Set up two shallow bowls: one with whisked eggs, the other with Carbalose flour mixed with xanthan gum.
- Preheat skillet over medium-high heat; add oil.
- Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then coat with flour mixture.
- Cook coated chicken in skillet until golden brown and cooked through; drain on paper towels.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together orange zest, juice, marmalade, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and xanthan gum until smooth.
- Pour sauce into skillet with cooked chicken; cook on low heat until thickened.
- Stir to coat chicken well before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg