Ingredients
4 boneless chicken thighs, skin-on
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (about 1 inch root)
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
2 tablespoons allulose or erythritol (erythritol may cause slight grit)
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
Pat chicken thighs dry and season with pepper
Heat sesame oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat
Sear chicken skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until golden, flip and cook 3-4 minutes more
Reduce heat to medium, add garlic, ginger, and soy sauce to the pan
Cook 2 minutes until aromatic, then stir in sweetener and xanthan gum
Let sauce thicken and coat the chicken (1-2 minutes), avoiding bittersweet blazing
Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds
Notes
Use fresh ginger for maximum flavor
Adjust sweetener to taste (start with 1 tablespoon)
Serves well with cauliflower rice or steamed bok choy
Cook in batches if pan is overcrowded
Xanthan gum prevents grit; use erythritol with caution due to potential texture issues
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg