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    Home » Keto and Low Carb Recipes

    Modified: Jul 20, 2022 · Published: Jan 13, 2020 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

    Keto Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

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    Just because you're on a Keto diet, doesn't mean you have to give up all your favorite foods. Not when there are delicious keto recipes out there. Take for example, this Keto Chinese Chicken and Broccoli dish.

    It has all the flavors you love, with only 4 net carbs per serving. And if that isn't enough, the whole thing is ready and just 30 minutes. It really doesn't get any better than this if you are on a keto or low carb diet! You might also enjoy these Low carb casserole recipes.

    Just because you're on a Keto diet, doesn't mean you have to give up your favorite foods. This Keto Chinese Chicken and Broccoli has all the flavors you love with only 4 net carbs per serving.
    Jump to:
    • Why this recipe works
    • INGREDIENTS
    • HOW TO MAKE LOW CARB CHINESE CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI
    • CAN I USE FROZEN BROCCOLI IN THIS CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RECIPE?
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Get your own Keto Trackers
    • HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT BUTCHER BOX?
    • Related posts

    If you aren't on keto diet, you can serve this chicken with our yummy Easy Fried Rice Recipe.

    Why this recipe works

    • A quick and easy low carb dinner that tastes amazing. For more easy dinners try our Keto Chicken Recipes.
    • Chicken, broccoli, garlic and sesame seeds cooked in a delicious Chinese inspired sauce
    • Enjoy take out flavor with none of the guilt with our Keto Chinese Food Recipes.

    INGREDIENTS

    ●Chicken breasts
    ●Broccoli florets
    ●Sesame oil
    ●Olive oil
    ●Chicken broth
    ● Soy sauce
    ●Swerve brown sugar substitute (I prefer this to Stevia)
    ● Minced garlic
    ● Ginger paste
    ● Sesame seeds
    ● Xanthan gum (optional)

    HOW TO MAKE LOW CARB CHINESE CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

    Keto Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

    Heat the sesame and olive oils in a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove. Add the chicken to the heated pan, and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side until completely cooked through and browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm. You can also use a wok if you have one.

    chicken cooking in a pan

    Add the broccoli florets to the skillet, reduce the heat to medium, and cover to steam until the broccoli is cooked to your liking.

    CAN I USE FROZEN BROCCOLI IN THIS CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RECIPE?

    You can make this with frozen broccoli, but it needs to be completely thawed to make sure it doesn't add any extra water to the recipe. I prefer making this with fresh broccoli.

    broccoli cooking in a pan

    Add the chicken back to the skillet with the broccoli.

    cooked chicken

    In a bowl, mix together the chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar substitute, minced garlic and ginger paste until well combined.

    brown sugar on a spoon


    Pour the sauce mixture over the broccoli and chicken and toss to coat. If you would like a thicker sauce, sprinkle the xanthan gum into the sauce and stir before pouring into the skillet.

    Keto Chinese Chicken and Broccoli recipe

    Cook for a few more minutes to allow the flavor to soak into the chicken and broccoli.

    broccoli and chicken dish

    Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

    chicken with broccoli and sesame seeds

    This keto chicken stir fry looks just as good as broccoli chicken you would get at your favorite take out restaurant, with a fraction of the carbs.

    Low Carb Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

    Try this keto stir fry recipe yourself and see if you don't agree. Also, check out our other keto and low carb recipes.

    Keto Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

    📖 Recipe

    Keto Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

    Vicky
    Just because you're on a Keto diet, doesn't mean you have to give up your favorite foods. This Keto Chinese Chicken and Broccoli has all the flavors you love with only 4 net carbs per serving.

    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, keto
    Cuisine Chinese, keto, low carb
    Servings 4
    Calories 215 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
    • 2 cups Raw broccoli florets
    • ½ teaspoon Sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
    • ¼ cup Chicken broth
    • ½ cup Soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoon Swerve brown sugar substitute
    • 3 teaspoon Minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
    • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon Xanthan gum optional

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the sesame and olive oils in a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove.
    • Add the chicken to the heated skillet, and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side until completely cooked through and browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm.
    • Add the broccoli florets to the skillet, reduce the heat to medium, and cover to steam until the broccoli is cooked to your liking.
    • Add the chicken back to the skillet with the broccoli.
    • In a bowl, mix together the chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar substitute, minced garlic and ginger paste until well combined.
    • Pour the sauce mixture over the broccoli and chicken and toss to coat.
    • If you would like a thicker sauce, sprinkle the xanthan gum into the sauce and stir before pouring into the skillet.
    • Cook for a few more minutes to allow the flavor to soak into the chicken and broccoli.
    • Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 29gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1827mgPotassium: 656mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 318IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    What can I serve with Chinese chicken and rice?

    This works great served over riced cauliflower which you can buy pre-made in the freezer section of your grocery store. Be sure to adjust the carbs if you serve this with cauliflower rice.

    How long can I store this in the refrigerator once cooked?

    You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for 2 days, but the broccoli will not have the same bite to it when reheated.

    What is the best brown sugar substitute?

    I love the Swerve line of products and Swerve brown sugar substitute is no exception. It tastes great and has no bitter aftertaste.

    Get your own Keto Trackers

    To make sticking to a keto diet easier, check out these Keto Weight Loss Tracker Printables. It is a 100 day Keto Challenge to keep you motivated and on track.

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    1. Sonja says

      July 10, 2023 at 2:19 pm

      Looking forward to making this with coconut amino to be keto friendly.
      The ingredients list ginger paste but the directions list garlic paste. Which one is the correct ingredient?

      Thank you in advance.

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        July 10, 2023 at 2:44 pm

        Thanks for letting me know. Ginger paste is correct. I fixed it in the recipe.

        Reply
    2. Joyce K says

      June 04, 2023 at 8:43 pm

      5 stars
      This tasted as good - maybe even better - than the Chinese take out I used to get. It is so easy to put together on a busy night. I did not have sesame oil and omitted the ginger to due personal preference but otherwise followed the recipe. It was a huge hit! I served it over some cauliflower rice and it was every bit as good as anything from the Chinese restaurant but better without all the carbs!!!

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        June 05, 2023 at 12:08 pm

        Thank you! So happy to hear that. It is a favorite in our home as well!

        Reply
    3. Tina Wieler says

      November 14, 2022 at 7:43 pm

      It was way to sweet for us

      Reply
    4. Gillian Hutchinson says

      February 09, 2021 at 7:45 am

      What is brown sugar substitute can i use coconut sugar will it still be keto
      Many thanks Gillian

      Reply
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    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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