Keto Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry is a savory and delicious recipe to maintain a low-carb count. We cook this meal with different types of ingredients such as xanthan gum, rice vinegar, bell peppers, coconut aminos, chicken breast, green cabbage, sesame oil, black pepper, onions, salt, and sesame seeds. These ingredients will be available in your home, and you can purchase them from the markets. They provide the crispy and aromatic taste in this recipe. This dish cooks with simple and easy steps. This cuisine cooks in only twenty minutes without any difficulties. Keto Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry is an excellent recipe to prepare on weekdays when you are busy, at family events, lunches, and dinners. It has 6 g of net carbs, which is good for remaining on a keto diet. We can freeze this meal for two months.
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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Diet: Keto
- Course: Main
- No. of Calories: 320 kcal
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Prep duration: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
- Portion size: One serving
- Mode of cooking: Stovetop
- Total servings: 2–3
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 20 minutes
TOOLS:
- Large skillet or wok
- Cutting board
- Chef’s knife
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Wooden spoon or spatula
INGREDIENTS:
- Salt
- One medium bell pepper
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger
- 3 tbsps of coconut aminos
- 1 lb of chicken breast
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp of rice vinegar
- 4 cups of green cabbage
- 2 tbsps of avocado oil or sesame oil
- ¼ tsp of xanthan gum
- Black pepper
- 2 green onions
- 1 tsp of sesame seeds
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTION:
SESAME OR AVOCADO OIL:
- Use the sesame oil to provide the true asian taste and nutty aroma. You can use the avocado oil as a replacement.
COCONUT AMINOS:
- It is a replacement for regular soy sauce used for a keto diet. Include the flavor of umami with no gluten or extra carbs.
BELL PEPPER:
- It gives a crunchy texture and color to this dish. It has a normal carb count, which is suitable for a keto diet. You can skip it to lower the net carbs more.
XANTHAN GUM:
- It is used to prepare a thick sauce consistency rather than cornstarch. It helps to stick the sauce with the veggies and chicken.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Prepare the thin slices of bell pepper and chicken, mince the ginger and garlic, and make shreds of cabbage.
- Lightly warm a tbsp of oil in a nig skillet.
- Include the chicken and mix with the pepper and salt.
- Mix and fry them till it is complteley cooked, for almost four to five minutes.
- Place the chicken aside.
- Include the leftover oil in the same pan.
- Cook the ginger and garlic till it gives an aromatic taste, for half a second.
- Include the cabbage and cook for three to four minutes till it becomes softer but remains crispy, for almost three to four minutes.
- Again, place the cooked chicken in the pan.
- Include the rice vinegar and coconut aminos.
- Spread the xanthan gum on it.
- Mix it properly to make a thick sauce.
- Cook for more than one to two minutes till each thing gets warmed and coated.
- Sprinkle some salt or pepper if required.
- Serve it with sesame seeds and slices of green onions.
TIPS:
- We use some drops of toasted sesame oil in the last step for more flavor.
- Make thin slices of chicken for rapid cooking and to provide the best texture.
- You can store the veggies and chicken in different bowls to avoid the texture from becoming soggy.
- Don’t cook the cabbage for a long time to retain its crunchiness
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
TOPPINGS:
- Chopped scallions
- Sesame seeds
- Crushed peanuts
SIDES:
- Cauliflower rice
- Zucchini noodles
- Steamed broccoli
SAUCES:
- Soy-ginger drizzle
- Spicy chili oil
- Garlic butter
GARNISHES:
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Red pepper flakes
STORAGE INFORMATION:
REFRIGERATION:
- Put this dish in a closed vessel for almost three to four days.
FREEZING:
- Store this dish for 50-60 days.
FAQs:
May I utilize chicken thighs in this recipe?
- Yes, it provides a moisture content, and using skinless works properly.
Could I use extra veggies?
- Yes, you can utilize the bok choy or zucchini, which are suitable for a keto diet.
Does this dish contain a spicy taste?
- No, it has no spicy taste, but you can make it spicier by adding fresh chili or chili flakes.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Sugar: 3 g
Proteins: 34 g
Caloric content: 320 kcal
Fats: 18 g
Net carbs: 6 g
Fiber: 2 g
Portion size: 1.5 cups
Sodium: 550 mg
Carbs in total: 8 g
