Keto Bamboo Steamed Chicken
Experience the delicate, aromatic flavors of **Keto Bamboo Steamed Chicken**, a nutritious and low-carb recipe perfect for healthy eating enthusiasts. This dish features tender chicken breasts marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, coconut aminos, sesame oil, and rice vinegar, bringing a delightful umami taste to every bite. The chicken is gently steamed alongside vibrant bok choy and sweet red bell peppers in a bamboo steamer, preserving their natural nutrients and textures. Sliced ginger, garlic, and scallions infuse the dish with invigorating freshness, while a garnish of cilantro and a squeeze of lime ties it all together with zesty brightness. Ideal for keto diets and packed with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is not only flavorful but also quick to prepare, making it a perfect addition to your weeknight repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 3 stalks Scallions
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 heads Bok choy
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Cilantro
- 1 whole Lime
Instructions
Begin by preparing the ingredients: thinly slice the ginger and garlic, diagonally slice the scallions, chop the bok choy into halves, julienne the red bell pepper, and roughly chop the cilantro.
In a medium bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, coconut aminos, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Turn to coat each piece thoroughly. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
While the chicken is marinating, prepare your bamboo steamer by filling a pot with about 2 inches of water and bringing it to a simmer.
Arrange the bok choy and red bell pepper slices in the bamboo steamer layers.
Place the marinated chicken breasts on top of the veggies in the steamer, sprinkle with the sliced ginger, garlic, and scallions, and then cover with the steamer lid.
Set the bamboo steamer over the simmering water, ensuring that the base does not touch the water; steam for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is tender.
Once cooked, remove the chicken and vegetables from the steamer, and place them onto serving plates.
Finish by garnishing the steamed chicken and vegetables with fresh cilantro and a wedge of lime for squeezing on top.
Serve the Keto Bamboo Steamed Chicken warm, enjoying the flavorful and aromatic dish while staying within your keto diet guidelines.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.5 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 1283 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 58.1 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1015 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
