Keto Sweet Chili Chicken
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with this flavorful Keto Sweet Chili Chicken! Tender, juicy boneless chicken thighs are perfectly seasoned and pan-seared to golden perfection, then coated in a tantalizing homemade sweet chili sauce that's both sugar-free and keto-friendly. This low-carb dish combines the tangy kick of rice vinegar, the umami of soy sauce (or gluten-free coconut aminos), and the sweet heat of sugar-free sriracha, all thickened to glossy perfection with a touch of xanthan gum. Garnished with bright green onions and optional sesame seeds, it's a quick and easy recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes and pairs beautifully with cauliflower rice or fresh steamed veggies. Packed with bold flavors and a guilt-free twist, this is the ultimate meal for keto enthusiasts craving a delicious sweet and spicy kick!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tbsp Avocado oil
- 0.25 cup Sugar-free ketchup
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp Sriracha (sugar-free)
- 2 tbsp Powdered erythritol (or any keto-friendly sweetener)
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 0.25 tsp Xanthan gum
- 2 tbsp Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the avocado oil.
Once the oil is hot, sear the chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and combine the sugar-free ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha, powdered erythritol, and minced garlic. Stir well until the sauce is smooth.
Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Sprinkle in the xanthan gum and stir continuously to thicken the sauce.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, coating them thoroughly with the sauce. Lower the heat, cover the skillet, and let the chicken cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
Remove the chicken from the skillet, spoon additional sauce over the top, and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Serve the Keto Sweet Chili Chicken warm with your choice of low-carb sides such as cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1261 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.5 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 567 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 4626 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 120.4 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1383 mg | 29% | |
*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.
