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Keto Sweet and Sour Chicken

Crispy friend chicken bites smothered in low carb sweet and sour sauce that is sugar-free perfection.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword keto sweet and sour chicken, keto sweet and sour sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 476 kcal
Author Kelly Bejelly

Ingredients

Sweet and Sour Sauce

  • 7 oz tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken bone broth
  • 1/3 cup swerve
  • 1/4 cup coconut vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 3/4 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ginger fresh grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon guar gum (optional)

Chicken

  • 1 cup coconut oil for frying
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • scallions slices, for garnish

Instructions

Keto Sweet and Sour Sauce - Use only 1/4 Cup for the recipe

  1. Place the tomato paste, broth, sweetener, vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, salt, garlic powder and ginger in a medium-zied saucepan over medium heat. Stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to your liking. Remove from the heat and let cool. Sift in the guar gum, if using, and whisk until well combined. Pour the sauce into a jar and refrigerate until ready to use. 

Chicken

  1. Heat the oil in a 4-inch-deep (or deeper) cast-iron skillet over medium heat at 350 degrees. The oil should be 1 inch deep, add more if needed.
  2. Bread the chicken: Crack the eggs into a shallow baking dish and beat lightly with a fork. In another shallow baking dish, combine the powdered Parmesan and pepper. Dip a chicken nugget into the eggs, then the cheese mixture. Coat well.
  3. When the oil is hot, fry the nuggets in batches for about 5 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. 
  4. Baste the fried chicken nuggets with the sauce. Serve over cauliflower rice and garnish with scallions, if desired 

Recipe Notes

Nutritional Info per serving:

521 calories, 36 g fat, 45g protein, 8g carbs, 4g fiber