Keto Honey Garlic Takeout Chicken

Name: Keto Honey Garlic Takeout Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: keto
Ingredients: Beef broth; Sauce Soy; Lemon juice; Honey; Ginger; Garlic; Liquid Stevia; Sesame seeds; Scallions; Paleo Baking Flour; Butter, unsalted; Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw; Salt; Black pepper; Onion powder; Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil

623 ratings

Prepare Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

This easy ultimate Keto chicken recipe is good for adding to a simply prepared side dish or to any meal prep recipes. Chunks of white breast meat chicken are fried up quickly and coated in a thickened, buttery honey garlic sauce. The honey garlic sauce has pretty mild flavors and gives the chicken a glossy coating of sweet and savory. Some suggestions for meals are eating the honey garlic chicken with a bed of steamed cauliflower rice or over a mix of stir-fried Keto vegetables. Bok choy, julienned peppers and zucchini, and mushrooms are all Keto stir-fry vegetables you can include with your chicken. If you like spicy dishes, just add a little crushed red pepper on top of your meal for serving. Other garnishes can include sesame seeds, chopped green onion, chopped parsley, or a pinch of freshly grated ginger root. ### How To Make ‘Sticky’ Keto Sauces Chinese takeout dishes are beloved for their thickened sweet and sticky sauces. When making a Keto copycat version of anything sweet and sticky, you have to understand a little bit of food science. Normal sticky sauces are made with added white or brown sugar, which is hygroscopic (the ability to absorb and retain moisture from the surroundings). To mimic this effect, you’ll need to rely on any sugars that exist naturally in your sauce ingredients, such as the soy sauce, lemon juice, and honey used in this recipe. A non-clumping Keto flour and some butter will thicken the sauce to a velvety texture, and you can add as much liquid stevia to sweeten the sauce to your taste. ### Using Other Cuts Of Chicken Chicken breast is cheap, easy to cut into portions, and is low on unhealthy fats. However, you can also use thigh meat as a substitute if you like darker meat. Cuts of dark meat will add more fat to your meal. Keep in mind that chicken breast has about 4 grams of fat per 100 grams of meat, and chicken thighs have about 8 grams of fat. You’ll incorporate more fat into your meal by adding butter to the sauce, and you can include healthy fats and oils in the other components of your meal as well. Jessica L.

How to make Keto Honey Garlic Takeout Chicken

In a small pot, combine the beef broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, ground ginger, minced garlic, liquid stevia, sesame seeds, chopped green onion, and paleo flour. Whisk the ingredients together until the flour dissolves, and heat the liquid over low heat. When the pot reaches a simmer, add the butter to the sauce. Reduce the heat until the sauce is bubbling and the butter melts. Stir the sauce and allow it to reduce until it is thickened.
Set the sauce aside to cool for the remainder of the recipe. Cut chicken breast into 1-bite or 2-bite pieces - about 4 pieces per serving. Add the chicken bites to a mixing bowl and toss them with salt, pepper, onion powder, and olive oil. Meanwhile, heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat on the stove. Once the pan is hot, pour the seasoned chicken into the pan.
Cook the chicken bites until they’re cooked through and golden brown on all sides. Once the chicken is cooked, add the hot pieces to a larger, clean mixing bowl. Pour the thickened sauce from Step 1 over the chicken, and fold the chicken over in the sauce until it’s all coated. Allow the honey garlic chicken to cool for a few more minutes as the sauce re-thickens before serving.

Ingredients of Keto Honey Garlic Takeout Chicken

Ingredient	Quantity
1. Beef broth	undefined
2. Sauce Soy	undefined
3. Lemon juice	undefined
4. Honey	undefined
5. Ginger	undefined
6. Garlic	undefined
7. Liquid Stevia	undefined
8. Sesame seeds	undefined
9. Scallions	undefined
10. Paleo Baking Flour	undefined
11. Butter, unsalted	undefined
12. Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw	undefined
13. Salt	undefined
14. Black pepper	undefined
15. Onion powder	undefined
16. Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil	undefined

Keto Honey Garlic Takeout Chicken nutrients

caloriesKCal: 129.308 caloriesKJ: 541.027 totalCarbs: 1.917 diabetesCarbsADA: 1.917 netCarbs: 1.623 diabetesCarbs: 1.626 fiber: 0.288 starch: 0.285 sugar: 0.944 addedSugar: 0.791 sugarAlcohols: 0.006 protein: 18.337 fat: 5.542 transFat: 0.058 monousatFat: 1.933 polyunsatFat: 0.648 omega3Fat: 0.009 omega6Fat: 0.19 saturatedFat: 1.574 cholesterol: 58.213 vitaminA: 22.138 vitaminC: 0.967 vitaminD: 0.047 vitaminE: 0.38 vitaminK: 4.169 vitaminB1: 0.074 vitaminB2: 0.123 vitaminB3: 6.681 vitaminB5: 0.025 vitaminB6: 0.667 vitaminB12: 0.197 potassium: 361.105 magnesium: 27.009 calcium: 11.724 iron: 0.545 zinc: 0.648 copper: 0.043 phosphorus: 185.527 sodium: 464.743 selenium: 23.16 folate: 10.214 choline: 1.669 alcohol: 0 caffeine: 0 gluten: 0 manganese: 0.041 conjugatedLinoleicAcid: 0.009 phyticAcid: 14.626 xylitol: 0 isomalt: 0 sorbitol: 0 maltitol: 0 lactitol: 0 erythritol: 0 pinitol: 0.002 inositol: 0.002 mannitol: 0.002

Frequently Asked Questions

Are cheat days allowed on a keto diet?

Cheat days can disrupt ketosis and slow down your progress. If you choose to have a treat, opt for keto-friendly options to minimize the impact on your carb intake.

Can I eat dark chocolate every day on a keto diet?

Dark chocolate can be enjoyed in moderation, but it's important to monitor portion sizes to avoid exceeding your daily carb limit.

Can I have chocolate on a keto diet?

Dark chocolate with a high cocoa content and low sugar can be enjoyed in moderation on a keto diet. Check the nutritional label to ensure it fits your macros.

Is exercise necessary for success on a keto diet?

Exercise can enhance the effects of a keto diet by improving insulin sensitivity, burning additional calories, and promoting overall health. However, weight loss can still occur without intense exercise.

How can I manage my electrolyte levels on a keto diet?

Consume foods rich in potassium, magnesium, and sodium, and consider using electrolyte supplements to prevent imbalances that can occur during ketosis.