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    Home » Keto and Low Carb Recipes

    Keto Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

    Published: Jan 13, 2020 · Modified: Jul 20, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    Just because you're on a Keto diet, doesn't mean you have to give up all of your favorite foods. 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!

    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.
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    • 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?
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    Why this recipe works

    • A quick and easy low carb dinner that tastes amazing
    • Chicken, broccoli, garlic and sesame seeds cooked in a delicious Chinese inspired sauce
    • Enjoy take out flavor with none of the guilt

    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 garlic 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

    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.

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    Course: Dinner, keto
    Cuisine: Chinese, keto, low carb
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 215kcal
    Author: Vicky

    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 garlic 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.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1827mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 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.

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    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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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Tina Wieler

      November 14, 2022 at 7:43 pm

      It was way to sweet for us

    2. Gillian Hutchinson

      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

    3. Diane

      January 24, 2021 at 2:41 pm

      Quick question. On the ingredients section you have ginger paste but in the cooking directions section you say add garlic paste. Which one should I buy?

    4. Pat

      August 16, 2020 at 7:58 pm

      Try using Liquid Aminos instead of soy sauce.

    5. Alex Smith

      August 15, 2020 at 11:23 am

      Looking forward to your recipes

    6. Annie

      July 24, 2020 at 12:09 pm

      This isn't keto. Soy sauce contains soy and wheat all of which are not compliant with keto. Coconut aminos would be better suited to keep this recipe keto.

    7. Snoey-Holladay

      July 06, 2020 at 8:43 pm

      Love, love this recipe! I added extra garlic and 1 Tbspn oyster sauce. I think next time I will cut down the soy sauce by 1/3.

    8. Donna

      June 14, 2020 at 1:35 pm

      Hello, I thought soy sauce was a no no for keto? Can it be replaced w/ coconut aminos? Also, by chance do you have the nutritional information for this so I can put this in my macros counter?

    9. Vicky

      January 14, 2020 at 10:05 am

      It cooks up so quickly!

    10. Vicky

      January 14, 2020 at 10:04 am

      It has earning a regular spot in my rotation.

    11. Vicky

      January 14, 2020 at 10:04 am

      My whole family loves it!

    12. Vicky

      January 14, 2020 at 10:03 am

      Glad to hear it!

    13. Vicky

      January 14, 2020 at 10:03 am

      It is better than take out!

    14. Vicky

      January 14, 2020 at 10:02 am

      5 stars
      I hope she loves it as much as we do!

    15. Elaine

      January 13, 2020 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      Chicken and broccoli is always such a great idea. Love how your recipe looks - definitely something I would love to make some time this month.

    16. Laura | Wandercooks

      January 13, 2020 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      I love this dish! It's so easy, healthy and perfect for a busy weekday dinner!

    17. Emily Liao

      January 13, 2020 at 7:02 pm

      5 stars
      This is a perfect weeknight meal to whip up for the family 🙂

    18. Kelley

      January 13, 2020 at 6:58 pm

      5 stars
      So much flavor in one dish! Everyone loved this one.

    19. Veena Azmanov

      January 13, 2020 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      Easy, quick and delicious and crunchy recipe. I have to check this out for my weekend Dinner. My family to enjoy every bite of this flavorful dish.

    20. Scarlet

      January 13, 2020 at 2:21 pm

      This recipe for keto Chinese chicken looks fantastic. I can't wait to try it when my mother in law comes over for dinner this week. She is on a keto kick.

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