Keto Omaha

Craving Chinese takeout but staying low-carb? This Keto Orange Chicken gives you all the sweet, tangy, and crispy goodness of the classic dish—without the sugar and carbs! Made with juicy, golden-fried chicken bites tossed in a sugar-free orange sauce, this dish is completely keto-friendly and absolutely delicious!

Ingredients (Serves 4)

🍗 For the Crispy Chicken:

• 1 ½ lbs chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)

• ½ cup almond flour

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 egg (beaten)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)

🍊 For the Keto Orange Sauce:

• ¼ cup sugar-free orange marmalade (ChocZero or homemade)

• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce)

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)

• 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)

• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)

• ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (to thicken)

🥗 For Garnish:

• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

• 2 green onions (sliced)

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:

• Cut chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and pat dry with a paper towel.

• In a bowl, mix almond flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

• Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten egg, then coat with the almond flour mixture.

2️⃣ Cook the Chicken:

🔥 Pan-Fry Method:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

• Cook chicken in a single layer for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

• Remove from pan and set aside.

🔥 Air Fryer Method:

• Preheat air fryer to 375°F.

• Spray the basket with cooking spray and place chicken in a single layer.

• Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

3️⃣ Make the Keto Orange Sauce:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together sugar-free orange marmalade, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.

• Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.

• Stir in xanthan gum and whisk until thickened.

4️⃣ Coat the Chicken in Orange Sauce:

• Toss the crispy chicken in the warm keto orange sauce until fully coated.

5️⃣ Garnish & Serve!

• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

• Serve with steamed broccoli, cauliflower rice, or keto fried rice!

🔥 Pro Tip: For an extra-crispy texture, place coated chicken under the broiler for 2 minutes before serving!

Nutrition Info (Per Serving – 1/4 of the Recipe)

• Calories: ~410

• Protein: ~38g

• Fat: ~25g

• Net Carbs: ~5g