Keto Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe
This Keto Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a quick, healthy, and flavorful low-carb dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breast strips are stir-fried to perfection and combined with steamed broccoli, then coated in a savory, slightly sweet sauce made with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and erythritol, a keto-friendly sweetener. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added crunch and aroma, this recipe is both satisfying and easy to make, keeping you on track with your keto lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Keto, Asian-inspired
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Protein and Vegetables
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breasts, skinless and boneless, cut into strips
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Sauce
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp erythritol
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- ¼ tsp xanthan gum
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat Oils and Cook Chicken: Add the sesame oil and olive oil to a skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken strips and cook for 7-10 minutes until the chicken is browned and fully cooked through.
- Steam Broccoli: Remove the cooked chicken from the pan. Add the broccoli florets to the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and allow the broccoli to steam until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Combine Chicken and Broccoli: Return the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the steamed broccoli.
- Prepare Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, low sodium soy sauce, erythritol, minced garlic, grated ginger, and xanthan gum until thoroughly combined.
- Add Sauce to Stir Fry: Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and broccoli in the skillet. Stir well to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
- Finish Cooking: Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken and broccoli well, about 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the dish with sesame seeds before serving for a final touch of flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control the salt content and keep the dish keto-friendly.
- Adjust the erythritol based on your preferred sweetness level.
- For a thicker sauce, increase xanthan gum slightly, but add slowly to avoid clumping.
- Broccoli can be substituted with other low-carb vegetables like cauliflower or green beans.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before serving.
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