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Low Carb Sweet Chili Chicken
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Low Carb Sweet Chili Chicken

This skillet dinner has the perfect balance of sweet and heat! Low-carb sweet chili chicken is a tangy and sweet Asian-inspired dish.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Sweet Chili Chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 325kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp Arrowroot Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • Cayenne Pepper to taste
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying

Sauce

  • 1 Green or Red Chili finely chopped
  • 2 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 2 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Sugar-Free Honey plus 1 tablespoon
  • 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1/8 tsp Xanthan Gum
  • 1 tsp Sriracha Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger

Instructions

  • Add the arrowroot powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne and salt and pepper to taste into a large Ziploc bag.
  • Place the chicken into the Ziploc bag, close it and shake to coat the chicken well.
  • Heat a layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Fry the chicken evenly on all sides until cooked through and golden brown.
  • Add the chili, ginger paste, garlic paste, apple cider vinegar, ΒΌ cup honey, soy sauce and water to a pot over medium low heat. Simmer until boiling.
  • Sprinkle in the xanthan gum, and simmer until the sauce has thickened.
  • Remove the mixture from the heat, and stir in the remaining tablespoon of honey, ground ginger and sriracha.
  • Toss the chicken in the sauce and serve.

Notes

Calories: 325 Net Carbs: 7 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.