Name: Low-Carb Sticky Sauce Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp (30mL) avocado oil; 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, cut into cubes; ⅓ cup (80g) coconut aminos; 1 tbsp (18g) fish sauce; 2 tsp (8g) golden monk fruit sweetener; ¼ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp ground ginger; ⅛ tsp pepper; ⅛ tsp xanthan gum; Freshly-cracked pepper; Sesame seeds; Fresh parsley, roughly chopped

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This Low-Carb Sticky Sauce Chicken includes ingredients like chicken thighs, coconut aminos, and fish sauce to yield a delicious, hearty, keto-friendly, and nut-free meal in less than 30 minutes.

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Low-Carb Sticky Sauce Chicken

Author: Sara Nelson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

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Description

This Low-Carb Sticky Sauce Chicken includes ingredients like chicken thighs, coconut aminos, and fish sauce to yield a delicious, hearty, keto-friendly, and nut-free meal in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients

2 tbsp (30mL) avocado oil
1.5 lbs chicken thighs, cut into cubes
⅓ cup (80g) coconut aminos
1 tbsp (18g) fish sauce
2 tsp (8g) golden monk fruit sweetener
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp ground ginger
⅛ tsp pepper
⅛ tsp xanthan gum

Optional Garnishes (Not Included In Nutrition Info):

Freshly-cracked pepper
Sesame seeds
Fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Instructions

Chicken: In a large pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add cubed chicken thighs and cook until outside is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, flipping once, about 5 minutes on each side.
Sticky Sauce: While chicken cooks, prepare sauce by mixing together coconut aminos, fish sauce, monk fruit sweetener, garlic powder, ginger, and pepper.
Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
Reduce stovetop heat to medium-low then, using a wooden spoon, scrape up browned bits from bottom of pan. Pour in sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Stir in xanthan gum until a sauce forms.
Final Steps: Transfer cooked chicken back to pan. Stir to coat chicken in sauce before removing pan from heat.
Serve alongside or on top of your choice of vegetable and, optionally, garnish with freshly-cracked pepper, sesame seeds, and fresh parsley before serving.

Recipe Notes:

Chicken Thighs Substitution: Chicken breast can be subbed in here at a 1:1 ratio.

Coconut Aminos Substitution: I think you can likely use soy sauce, but I have not tested this and cannot say for sure.

Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener Substitution: Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener, erythritol, or Swerve can be used here and subbed in at a 1:1 ratio.

Xanthan Gum Substitution: Glucomannan powder can be used in place of xanthan gum at a 1:1 ratio. Alternatively, you can altogether omit this ingredient, but note that the sauce won’t be as thick as the original recipe intended.

Net Carbs: Each serving contains 4.2 grams of net carbs.

Refrigerator Storage: Store chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.