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Keto Kung Pao Chicken

A keto kung pao chicken replacing the corn starch with almond flour to maintain the taste and texture of this classic dish that is low carb and keto friendly.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Marination 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 387 kcal

Ingredients
  

Marinade

Sauce

Cooking Kung Pao Chicken

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 2 stems spring onions chopped (1 1/2 stems for cooking and 1/2 stem for garnishing)
  • 2 tbsp garlic chopped
  • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 4 red chilies dry, cut in half
  • 1/4 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1/3 cup peanuts dry roasted

Instructions
 

Marination

  • Add 1 lbs of chicken (boneless cubes) in a bowl.
  • Then add 1 large egg, 1 tbsp white wine, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp almond flour and mix well
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Kung Pao Sauce Preparation

  • In a small bowl add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp white wine, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha sauce, 1/2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
  • Then mix well and set aside.

Stir Fry Kung Pao Chicken

  • Add 2 tbsp of olive oil in pan on stove top at medium heat.
  • Then add 1 lbs chicken from marinade mix. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes until chicken cooked stirring intermittently.
  • Then transfer cooked chicken from pan to a bowl and set aside.
  • Next, add 2 tbsp olive oil the pan.
  • Then add 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic, 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper, 1 1/2 stems chopped spring onions and 4 dry red chilies cut in half.
  • Then add kung pao sauce from previous steps.
  • Next add 1/3 cup peanuts.
  • Then add the cooked chicken and mix well.
  • Then add 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste) and mix well.
  • Finally, garnish with 1/2 stem chopped spring onions and 1 tbsp chopped cilantro. Stir in garnishing.
  • Serve after a few minutes. Can be served with cauliflower rice or zoodles.

Notes

  • Can substitute apple cider vinegar with balsamic vinegar.
  • If light soy sauce is not available substitute with equal amount of soy sauce.
  • If sriracha sauce is not available can substitute with any red chili paste/sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 11.1gProtein: 17.8gFat: 30.6gSaturated Fat: 5.7gCholesterol: 81.9mgSodium: 1112.4mgPotassium: 417.8mgFiber: 2.4gSugar: 4.4gVitamin A: 855.6IUVitamin C: 81.1mgCalcium: 42.3mgIron: 2.2mgNet Carbs: 8.7g
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