Keto Sesame Chicken – Paleo / Whole30

Keto Sesame Chicken is a flavorful low carb, paleo friendly meal with all the delicious flavors of the popular Chinese restaurant takeout dish. This healthy one pan meal comes together in less than 30 minutes & is perfect for busy weeknights.

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Craving Chinese takeout but don’t want all the calories and additives? My family loves Asian inspired dishes, so we are always trying to make our own low carb / copycat version of restaurant style dinners at home. A few popular reader favorites include this Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli , Keto Cashew Chicken and General Tso’s Chicken.

Now that keto friendly ingredients are much more accessible, it’s not hard to make your own Chinese stir-fry dishes at home.

And that’s what I love about Keto and Paleo eating. You can still get those great restaurant-quality flavors you love with just a few simple swaps. There’s no reason to compromise your health goals and you can still stay within your macros.

This Keto Sesame Chicken is a take-out fake-out favorite and is quick and easy to make. It’s a simple one pan dish that comes together in less than 30 minutes so clean-up is a breeze.

If you’ve been craving the Sesame Chicken from Panda Express or PF Chang’s for takeout, this paleo friendly homemade version is full of tasty savory Asian flavors with a low carb sugar free sauce.

Just serve it with a side of cauliflower rice and you’ve got yourself a delicious low carb dinner!

WHAT SAUCE IS USED IN SESAME CHICKEN:

Just like with most Asian takeout dishes, the sauce is what makes any stir-fry the best. This keto friendly sauce is a combination of liquid aminos, sesame oil and five spice powder to add that umami kick.

Apple cider vinegar adds the little bit of tangy-ness and the garlic and ginger bring out the authentic Chinese-takeout flavor.

And if  you like your sesame chicken on the sweeter side like the P.F. Chang’s Honey Sesame Chicken, feel free to add monk fruit sweetener or any other low carb sweetener of your choice.

Xanthan gum helps to thicken the sauce so it coats the chicken and veggies just like at the restaurants.

INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO MAKE PALEO SESAME CHICKEN:

• chicken (we prefer chicken thighs but chicken breasts work as well)
• sea salt & black pepper
• baking soda
• avocado oil for frying
• fresh veggies – broccoli, garlic, ginger, green onions
• toasted sesame seeds – for garish
• green onions – for garnish

FOR THE SAUCE:

• bone broth
• liquid aminos
• sesame oil
• apple cider vinegar
• five spice powder
• monk fruit sweetener, erythritol or SWERVE (optional – add if you like your sauce on the sweeter side – leave out for Whole30 or use date syrup)
• fresh minced ginger and garlic
• xanthan gum (optional – to thicken sauce)

HOW TO MAKE KETO SESAME CHICKEN:

1. Season chicken with salt, pepper and toss chicken with baking soda. Allow to sit while you make the bowl.
2. To make the sauce and marinade, whisk together the broth, aminos, sesame oil, vinegar, five spice powder, chili flakes. Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon of the sauce. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
3. Add avocado oil to a hot wok or pan. Sear the chicken until brown then transfer to a plate.
4. Add a little bit more avocado oil then add broccoli and bell peppers. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until tender crisp.
5. Stir in the remainder of the sauce. Sprinkle in xanthan gum, if you want a thicker sauce.
6. Add the cooked chicken back to the pan until heated through. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and green onions and serve over cauliflower rice or lettuce wraps.

WHAT OTHER VEGETABLES CAN I USE FOR KETO SESAME CHICKEN:

If you’re not a fan of broccoli, you can also make this paleo sesame chicken with zucchini, bok choy, green beans or mushrooms.

WILL KETO SESAME CHICKEN WORK FOR MEAL PREP?

Absolutely!

This Whole30 sesame chicken is perfect for making ahead on your Sunday meal prep. Simply divide into air-tight containers and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

You can pack it into lunch containers with any Whole30 sides you like or even conventional sides like jasmine rice or egg noodles if you don’t have any dietary concerns.

WHAT SIDES CAN I SERVE LOW CARB SESAME CHICKEN WITH?

Paleo sesame chicken is delicious on its own or you can serve it over cauliflower rice, lettuce wraps, zucchini noodles, shirataki noodles or konjac rice.

The best part of having takeout sesame chicken is coating your sides with that amazing sauce. My husband lives for Asian takeout sauces so we always double the recipe whenever we make this.

More low carb recipes you might like:

Cashew Chicken

Instant Pot Chinese Lemon Chicken – Low Carb, Keto, Paleo

Chicken Chow Mein Noodles (not low carb)

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Keto Sesame Chicken

Prep Time

12 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

27 mins

 

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Asian chicken recipe, keto, keto sesame chicken, one pan, sesame chicken, takeout fakeout

Servings: 4

Calories: 389 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1" chunks (can also use chicken breasts)
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
• 1.5 tablespoons avocado oil for frying
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1/3 cup grated carrots optional
• toasted sesame seeds for garish
• chopped green onions for garnish

FOR THE SAUCE:

• 6 tablespoons bone broth OR compliant chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons liquid aminos
• 1 teaspoon Red Boat fish sauce (leave out if preferred but adds so much umami flavor)
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon five spice powder
• 1 teaspoon monk fruit sweetener (leave out for Whole30 or if preferred or use other sweetener of your choice)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional – to thicken sauce)

Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt, pepper.. Allow to sit while you make the bowl.
2. To make the sauce and marinade, whisk together the broth, aminos, sesame oil, vinegar, five spice powder and monk fruit sweetener, if using. Toss chicken with 1/2 tablespoon of the sauce. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
3. Add avocado oil to a hot wok or pan. Sear the chicken until brown then transfer to a plate.
4. Add a little bit more avocado oil then add broccoli and carrots. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until tender crisp.
5. Stir in the remainder of the sauce. Sprinkle in xanthan gum, if you want a thicker sauce.
6. Add the cooked chicken back to the pan until heated through. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and green onions and serve over cauliflower rice or lettuce wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Keto Sesame Chicken

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 389 Calories from Fat 288

% Daily Value*

Fat 32g49%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 29g58%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.