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A plate of keto orange chicken garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, served with a side of cauliflower rice

Keto Orange Chicken Recipe: A Low-Carb Twist on a Classic Favorite

Discover a delicious low-carb twist on classic orange chicken! This keto-friendly recipe delivers crispy, tangy, and flavorful bites without the extra carbs
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the chicken

  • 1 pound 450g chicken pieces (chicken breast or thighs), cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 cup almond flour for coating
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika optional, for added flavor
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or any keto-friendly cooking oil

For the keto orange sauce

  • Zest of 1 orange
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice from about 1 small orange
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos for a soy-free option
  • 1-2 tablespoons erythritol monk fruit sweetener, or another keto-friendly sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ginger powder
  • ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum for thickening
  • ¼ cup water