This easy Keto Orange Chicken is crispy and coated in a delicious low-carb orange sauce. Serve it up with riced cauliflower for a fun take-out-inspired meal.
Beat the eggs with the milk in a small bowl. In another bowl, combine the Whey Protein Isolate and the salt.
Whisk the sauce ingredients except for the xanthan gum in a small bowl. Set aside.
Heat the oil in a 10" or larger cast-iron skillet over medium heat. The oil should be 350° F.
In the hot skillet, dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture and then into the Whey mixture.
Immediately drop into the oil. Now cook them in the skillet until browned or cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Once they are fried, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb the excess oil.
After frying the chicken, remove all oil except one tablespoon from the skillet and place back over medium heat.
For Sauce
In the same skillet with the leftover one tablespoon oil, combine freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, rice wine vinegar, tamari, granulated erythritol, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic cloves, sugar-free ketchup, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Stir in water and place the saucepan over medium heat.
Bring it to a simmer, stirring frequently.
When the sauce begins to thicken, sprinkle in optional xanthan gum and whisk continuously to thicken.
When the sauce is thick and glossy, add the chicken pieces back to the skillet to heat through about 2 minutes.
Your gluten-free orange chicken is now ready. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Keto Orange Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 558Calories from Fat 396
% Daily Value*
Fat 44g68%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 178mg59%
Sodium 796mg35%
Potassium 494mg14%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 33g66%
Vitamin A 349IU7%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
*
Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.
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