Keto Vietnamese Ginger Chicken

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  • prep time

    prep time

    20 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    10 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    30 min

Keto Vietnamese Ginger Chicken

Bring mouthwatering Vietnamese flavors and aromas to your dinner table! Our Keto Vietnamese ginger chicken is one of those easy Keto dinners you can prepare in 30 minutes but with mind-blowing results that will impress everybody. We used tender chicken thighs to prepare this colorful meal, but you can also use chicken or turkey breast. The meat is then cooked until perfectly tender and crispy on the outside. This fantastic dish is best served immediately with cauliflower rice. Optionally, drizzle everything with some freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice.

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Serving suggestions

We decided to serve this fabulous meal with cauliflower rice. If you’re not a big fan or don’t have cauliflower rice on hand, remember that our Vietnamese ginger chicken pairs perfectly with plenty of other low-carb sides. Mashed broccoli, cooked or grilled low-carb vegetables, or your favorite Keto-friendly noodles.

  • Net Carbs

    4.4 g

  • Fiber

    1.9 g

  • Total Carbs

    8.8 g

  • Protein

    40.3 g

  • Fats

    26.1 g

406 cals

Keto Vietnamese Ginger Chicken

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Ingredients

  • Scallions

    Scallions

    2 small - 3" long

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    3 clove

  • Ginger

    Ginger

    2 oz

  • Chicken Thighs (Skinless & Boneless)

    Chicken Thighs (Skinless & Boneless)

    2.5 lb

  • Coarse Kosher Salt

    Coarse Kosher Salt

    1 tsp

  • Fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam)

    Fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam)

    1 tbsp

  • Avocado oil

    Avocado oil

    2 tbsp

  • Brown Sugar Replacement

    Brown Sugar Replacement

    1 tbsp

  • Cooking sherry

    Cooking sherry

    2 tbsp

  • Cilantro

    Cilantro

    0.25 cup

  • Cauliflower rice

    Cauliflower rice

    12 oz

Recipe Steps

steps 6

30 min

  • Step 1

    Begin to prep the ingredients for the dish. Start by slicing the scallions into thin slices and removing the root ends. Set aside in a small bowl. Peel and mince the garlic and set it aside in a small bowl. Peel the skin off a 3” piece of ginger. Then cut the ginger into thin slices. Then thinly cut the slices into thin julienne pieces, and set these aside in a small bowl as well. Dice the chicken thighs into medium dice, about 1” x 1”. Season the chicken thighs with the kosher salt and fish sauce. Stir well to combine. Set it aside to marinate for about 30 minutes.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    When you are ready to cook, preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add in the avocado oil and swirl the pan to coat. Add in the brown sugar sweetener. Quickly stir the sweetener into the oil.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Immediately add in the chicken thighs. Allow the chicken thighs to sit undisturbed for a few minutes, slightly turning the heat down if necessary. The goal here is to create a nice browned bottom on the chicken and pan to get a “caramelized” effect. Once the chicken is starting to brown, give it a slight stir.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Then, continue to cook the chicken undisturbed until a lot more browning occurs. During this time, you can top the chicken with the julienned pieces of ginger and allow them to sit on top of it as the chicken continues to brown.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Once you have some good browning going on, add the sherry wine to deglaze the pan. Stir the chicken very well and continuously until the chicken is nicely browned all over from the deglazing process. Cook for a little longer until the chicken is cooked all the way through and browned all over. Taste and adjust any seasonings as desired.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Place the chicken in a bowl. Top with the sliced scallions and some freshly chopped cilantro (if desired). Serve with small bowls of cauliflower rice.
    Step 6

Comments 1

  • UnbelievableCauliflower571853

    UnbelievableCauliflower571853 2 years ago

    When do you add the garlic???!!!