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easy low carb chinese lemon chicken recipe
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Low Carb Chinese Lemon Chicken
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

LowCarb Chinese Lemon Chicken is crispy, juicy, and bathed in anaddicting ginger-garlic lemon sauce. Say hello to the keto-friendlyversion of this take-out favorite!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Low Carb Chinese Lemon Chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 454 kcal
Author: Marionela Tiron
Ingredients
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into 1-inch cubes
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
Lemon Sauce:
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup amino acids
  • 1/2 cup low carb syrup
  • 1 large lemon zested
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Garnish:
  • 2 greenonions chopped
  • Sesame seeds
  • Lemon slices
Instructions
  1. Combine some salt and pepper in a large shallow plate or salad bowl and coat the chicken cubes in the mixture.
  2. Place a large wok over medium high heat, once the oil is hot, add the chicken and fry on medium-high heat until crispy and golden.
  3. In the meantime, whisk together the SAUCE ingredients in a bowl.
  4. Add in the chicken back to the pan and toss.
  5. Give the sauce in the bowl a quick stir and add it to the pan.
  6. Stir to coat the chicken well for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the sauce has thickened.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds and fresh lemon zest
Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Chinese Lemon Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 145mg48%
Sodium 273mg12%
Potassium 995mg28%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 49g98%
Vitamin A 142IU3%
Vitamin C 25mg30%
Calcium 71mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.