Easy Keto Low Carb Orange Chicken

 Ingredients

Chicken

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts Cut into 1 inch chunks.
• 1 egg Beaten
• 3 tablespoons baking powder
• salt and pepper to taste

Sauce

• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar Unseasoned and unsweetened.
• 4 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or Liquid Aminos or Coconut Aminos
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger If using ground ginger start with 1/8 teaspoon and add more/adjust to taste if necessary.
• 2-3 garlic cloves Minced
• 1/3 cup zero calorie sweetener
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons orange zest This is typically one orange, but will vary based on size. The zest should be very fine.
• 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum See notes for substitution.

Optional Garnish

• sesame seeds
• chopped green onions

Instructions

Chicken Assembly

• Add the chunks of chicken to a large bowl. Add the beaten egg to the bowl and stir. Add the baking powder, salt and pepper and stir. Ensure the chicken is fully coated.

Air Fryer Instructions

• Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil.
• Place the coated chicken in the air fryer.
• Air fry on 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Open the air fryer basket and flip the chicken. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Baking Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place the coated chicken on a sheet pan and in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. (Flip the chicken halfway through.)

Sauce Assembly

• While the chicken cooks, add all of the ingredients (except for the xanthan gum) for the sauce to a saucepan or skillet on medium heat. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until the sweetener has melted and the zest disintegrates.
• Add 2 tablespoons of the sauce to a small bowl with the xanthan gum and stir. When it thickens, add the mixture to the sauce and stir continuously. It will take several minutes to thicken.
• Coat the cooked chicken in the orange sauce. Serve with sesame seeds if desired.