Irresistible 4-Ingredient Keto Crockpot Orange Chicken Recipe
A delicious and easy keto-friendly orange chicken recipe made in the crockpot.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breasts, cubed
- 1/2 cup orange juice (no sugar added)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp erythritol
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp xanthan gum (for thickening)
- 1 orange, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken cubes for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, ginger, garlic, erythritol, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour sauce over chicken in crockpot.
- Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Stir in xanthan gum to thicken sauce.
- Garnish with orange slices and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, add more xanthan gum.
- Serve over cauliflower rice for a complete keto meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg