Sticky Chicken (Low-Carb & Keto-Friendly)
🍗✨ Sticky Chicken (Low-Carb & Keto-Friendly) ✨🍗
Craving takeout but watching your carbs? 🕵️♂️ This sweet, sticky chicken is here to save dinner—without sabotaging your goals. Let’s get saucy, the healthy way!
🧄 Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 2 tbsp sugar-free honey substitute
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- salt and black pepper, to taste
🍳 Instructions:
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, sugar-free honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic: Reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine with sauce: Pour the sauce over the chicken. Stir well and let it simmer for 3–5 minutes until thick and sticky.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, if using. Serve hot with steamed broccoli, cauliflower rice, or your favorite low-carb side.
💡 Tips & Tricks:
- Protein Swap: Chicken breasts or tofu also work great!
- Spice Level: Adjust the red pepper to match your fire tolerance 🔥
- Meal Prep: Keeps in the fridge up to 4 days. Lunch hero unlocked. 🥡
