Keto General Tsos Chicken
Recreate your favorite Chinese takeout! Keto General Tso chicken is perfectly spicy with the best balance of flavor and texture.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 335kcal
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Breaded Chicken
- 2 pounds Boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite sized pieces
- 2/3 cup Almond Flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/4 cup Sparkling Water
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Oil For Frying
- Green Onions For Garnish
- Sesame Seeds For Garnish
Keto General Tso Sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 3 tbsp Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute
- 1 tbsp Sugar-Free Stir Fry Sauce
- 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tsp Garlic Chili Sauce
- 3 tsp Rice Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Chicken Broth
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Ginger Paste
- 4 Dried Red Hot Chili Peppers
Instructions
- Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a pot or pan on the stove until it reaches 350 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sparkling water, baking powder, eggs and salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the chicken to the bowl, and toss to coat well.
- Place the chicken pieces in a single layer one at a time into the pot of hot oil.
- Fry evenly on both sides until golden brown and cooked through. Remove, and drain on a paper towel lined plate. You may have to do this in batches to cook all of the chicken pieces.
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl, and pour into a skillet over medium heat on the stove.
- Simmer until the sauce thickens a bit. You can also add a sprinkle of xanthan gum to thicken it further if desired.
- Toss the chicken in the sauce and serve.
Notes
Calories: 335 Net Carbs: 2 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.