This keto BBQ chicken recipe tastes like it came from paradise! Low-carb tropical island chicken is a fun twist on a classic recipe.
Tropical Island Chicken
What is tropical island chicken? It tastes sweet and salty and savory all at the same time, with pops of umami bursting on your tongue.
It’s like a spicy teriyaki, with honey-sweetened soy sauce and the heat of ginger and cayenne pepper. No matter what you call it, this chicken is both tasty and versatile!
You can can grill it, fry it, air fry it, or bake it. The marinade soaks into the meat, making it extra flavorful in every bite!
In fact, this marinade is the secret to juicy chicken breasts that don’t dry out when you grill them. As they cook over the heat, the sauce will crystalize on the outside, locking in all that juicy flavor on the inside.
Low-Carb Tropical Chicken
This smells so heavenly that you’ll want to grab a knife and fork as soon as it’s fully cooked. You’ll know it’s fully cooked when it reaches and internal temperature of 165F.
Use an instant read food thermometer for the most accurate reading. Low-carb tropical chicken is the perfect entree for your family dinner.
Serve it sliced or with a knife and a fork. Or, chop it up and add it to a lettuce wrap. The chicken will also taste delicious on top of some cauliflower rice or your favorite type of keto-friendly pasta.
Honey Ginger Chicken
The combination of sweet and salty is undeniably delicious! There are a few different ways to change the ingredients and make it taste just how you want it.
If you don’t have ginger paste, use freshly grated ginger instead. Instead of sugar-free honey, use Swerve brown sugar substitute.
And any type of onion will taste delicious in this recipe. If you want it to taste spicier, either add a splash of Sriracha or some red pepper flakes.
What To Eat With Chicken
This chicken tastes amazing with anything you want to serve on the side. Add something sweet, like basil marinated berries and cottage cheese.
Add a crispy salad like keto Caesar broccoli salad. Or add the chicken as the protein in a keto cottage cheese pasta bake.
Since the chicken is made with soy sauce and ginger, serve it with either egg roll in a bowl or a hot bowl of egg drop soup.
How To Store Cooked Chicken
This is one of the best things to add to your weekly meal prep. Since there are so many different ways to eat it, you can make it a part of your lunches or dinner throughout the week.
Store your leftover low-carb tropical island chicken in an airtight container. Keep it in the refrigerator for up to three days.
You can freeze this chicken, too. Place it in a freezer-safe storage bag and keep it frozen for up to six months.
Low-Carb Tropical Island Chicken Recipe
Below are the ingredients (and step by step pictures) that you’ll need to make this low-carb tropical island chicken recipe. Exact measurements and instructions are in the printable recipe card, just a little further below.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Servings: 4
Net Carbs: 3 net carbs per serving
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts
- Soy Sauce
- Olive Oil
- Minced Garlic
- Ginger Paste
- Sugar-Free Honey
- Finely Chopped Onion
- Cayenne Pepper
- Sesame Seeds
- Green Onions
Directions
Add the soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, ginger paste, honey, onion, cayenne and black pepper to a Ziploc bag. Place the chicken into the Ziploc bag.
Close the bag, and shake to combine the ingredients well. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
Heat the grill on high. Place the chicken onto the grill and cook evenly on both sides until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
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Low Carb Tropical Island Chicken
Equipment
- grill
- Ziploc Bag
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1/3 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 3 tsp Minced Garlic
- 2 tsp Ginger Paste
- 1 tbsp Sugar-Free Honey
- 1/4 cup Finely Chopped Onion
- Cayenne Pepper to taste
- Sesame Seeds and Green Onion for garnish
Instructions
- Add the soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, ginger paste, honey, onion, cayenne and black pepper to a Ziploc bag.
- Place the chicken into the Ziploc bag.
- Close the bag, and shake to combine the ingredients well. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the grill on high.
- Place the chicken onto the grill and cook evenly on both sides until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
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If you enjoyed eating tropical island chicken, here are some more delicious and low-carb chicken recipes that you should make next. You’ll never get tired of chicken when you have these fun recipes to make.
