Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp keto sweetener (erythritol or monk fruit)
- ½ tsp orange zest
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cornstarch or xanthan gum (for thickening)
- 1 tbsp water
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into small bite-size cubes and season with salt and black pepper.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: Make the Orange Sauce
In the same pan, add garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add the Sauce Ingredients
Pour in orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, keto sweetener, orange zest, and chili flakes. Stir well and let it simmer for 3–4 minutes.
Step 5: Thicken the Sauce
Mix cornstarch (or xanthan gum) with water and add it to the sauce. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
Step 6: Combine Chicken and Sauce
Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and toss well until all pieces are coated in the orange sauce.
Step 7: Serve
Cook for another 1–2 minutes, then serve hot. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.
