Keto Sambal Chicken
Spice up your mealtime with this irresistible Keto Sambal Chicken, a fiery low-carb dish that's perfect for those craving bold, Southeast Asian flavors. Tender, crispy skin-on chicken thighs are smothered in a vibrant homemade sambal paste, crafted with fresh red chilies, garlic, ginger, and lime juice for a zesty kick. Sweetened with keto-friendly erythritol and balanced by umami-packed fish sauce, this dish bursts with complexity while remaining guilt-free. Simmered to perfection and finished with fresh cilantro, Keto Sambal Chicken pairs beautifully with low-carb sides like cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is a flavor-packed, high-protein delight for any keto enthusiast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 pieces Fresh red chilies
- 3 whole Shallots
- 4 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 inch Ginger root
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Erythritol sweetener
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Start by preparing the sambal paste. In a blender, combine the red chilies, shallots, garlic cloves, ginger, lime juice, salt, fish sauce, erythritol, and water. Blend until smooth to form a paste. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken thighs with a pinch of salt. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet.
Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes, until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip the chicken thighs and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil. Add the sambal paste and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously, until the paste thickens and turns darker.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning the sambal paste over the chicken.
Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and absorbs the sambal flavors.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve the Keto Sambal Chicken hot, alongside your favorite low-carb side dish, such as cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.9 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 165 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 1264 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.1 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 29.6 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 534 mg | 11% | |
*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.
