Keto Kung Pao Chicken

This is a tasty and low-carb version of the popular Chinese takeout dish Kung Pao Chicken. It has crunchy peanuts, tender chicken breast, and a savory, spicy sauce. This recipe is great for people on a ketogenic or low-carb diet because it is low in carbs and high in flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, minced
• 2-3 dried red chilies, chopped
• 1/4 cup peanuts, unsalted
• 2 tbsp soy sauce, low sodium or tamari
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup scallions, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat

Add diced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through

Remove from skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add minced garlic, ginger, and chopped dried red chilies

Saut for a minute until fragrant

Add unsalted peanuts and cook for another minute

Stir in low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and erythritol or monk fruit sweetener

Mix well

Add sesame oil, diced green bell pepper, and chopped scallions

Cook for a few minutes until the peppers are tender but still crisp

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together until evenly coated with the sauce

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Garnish with sesame seeds before serving

Enjoy your Keto Kung Pao Chicken