13.Keto Chicken Stir-Fry

Keto chicken stir-fry is a quick and easy dish that is low in carbs and high in flavor. 

It consists of chicken and vegetables, cooked in a savory and spicy sauce, and served over cauliflower rice. It is a perfect dish for a busy weeknight or a lazy weekend.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into thin strips
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce, low-sodium
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons erythritol
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, for garnish

method

1. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat.
2. Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper on both sides.
3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
4. In the same skillet, add the broccoli, bell pepper, green onions, and garlic. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, erythritol, ginger, and red pepper flakes, if using.
6. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
7. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
8. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve over cauliflower rice.

Nutritional Information

• Serving size: 1/4 of the recipe
• Calories: 287
• Fat: 13g
• Carbs: 11g
• Fiber: 3g
• Net carbs: 8g
• Protein: 32 g

Tips and Variations

• You can use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts, if you prefer. Adjust the cooking time accordingly.
• You can use any low-carb vegetables instead of or in addition to the broccoli and bell pepper, such as zucchini, mushrooms, cabbage, or spinach, for extra nutrition and variety.
• You can use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce, if you want to avoid soy or gluten.
• You can use any keto-friendly sweetener instead of erythritol, such as monk fruit, stevia, or allulose. You can also adjust the amount of sweetener according to your taste.
• You can make your own cauliflower rice by grating or pulsing some cauliflower florets in a food processor or blender, then microwaving or sautéing them until tender. Alternatively, you can use store-bought cauliflower rice that is fresh or frozen.