Keto Sesame Chicken with Broccoli

Here’s a better-than-takeout Keto Sesame Chicken with Broccoli—sweet, savory, and perfectly low-carb 🍗🥦

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🍗🥦 Keto Sesame Chicken with Broccoli

Ingredients

Chicken

• 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into chunks

• 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

Sauce

• ¼ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos

• 2 tbsp rice vinegar

• 2 tbsp keto sweetener (erythritol or monk fruit)

• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (or ½ tsp ground)

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• ½ tsp xanthan gum (optional, for thickening)

Vegetables

• 3 cups broccoli florets, lightly steamed or blanched

Garnish

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

• Sliced green onions

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Instructions

1. Cook chicken

   • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Season chicken with salt and pepper.

   • Sear until golden and cooked through (6–8 minutes). Remove and set aside.

2. Make sauce

   • In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, vinegar, sweetener, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes.

3. Simmer sauce

   • Pour sauce into skillet.

   • Bring to a gentle simmer.

   • Sprinkle xanthan gum (if using) and whisk until slightly thickened.

4. Combine

   • Return chicken to skillet.

   • Add broccoli.

   • Toss to coat and cook 2–3 minutes until heated through.

5. Finish

   • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

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🔥 Tips

• Chicken thighs stay juicier and more keto-friendly

• Use toasted sesame oil sparingly—it’s strong

• For crispier chicken, dust lightly with almond flour before frying

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🌶 Variations

• Spicy sesame: Add sriracha (keto-friendly)

• Sticky glaze: Increase sweetener slightly + xanthan gum

• Air fryer chicken: Air fry chicken at 400°F for 12 minutes, then toss in sauce

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🧮 Net Carbs

✔ Approx. 4–6 net carbs per serving (depends on sauce choice)