Keto General Tso Chicken (Low Carb)

 INGREDIENTS

For the sauce

• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
• 1 teaspoon swerve sweetener
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon ketchup , Stevia Sweetened

For the chicken

• 2 chicken breasts, skinless, boneless (or thighs), cut into ½-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon xanthan gum
• Kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp white pepper

Optional

• 4 scallions, chopped
• Toasted sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

• Take a bowl, add all the sauce ingredients and mix well until well combined. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, season chicken breast pieces with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat, add the peanut oil.
• Once hot, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and stir for a few seconds.
• Add the chicken pieces and stir fry for a couple of minutes.
• Add the rice wine vinegar and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• Pour in the sauce and combine well. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat, add xanthan gum and simmer for few minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and fully cooked and the sauce slightly thickens.
• Transfer to a plate and serve hot. Top with toasted sesame seeds and scallions and serve on a side of broccoli or any of your favorite low carb veggies.