Low Carb Sesame Chicken (Meal Prep Recipe)
This Low Carb Sesame Chicken is a perfect meal prep recipe that's diabetic-friendly, gluten-free and a twist on the classic Chinese food takeout dish. It's balanced with soy sauce and garlic, topped with sesame seeds and served with an Asian coleslaw and cauliflower rice.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Coconut Oil, (or preferred oil)
- 2 whole2 whole2 whole Chicken Breast, medium boneless skinless (cut into cubes)

- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Salt

- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Black Pepper

- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Soy Sauce, (or use low sodium or coconut aminos)

- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Xanthan Gum
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
- 1 clove1 clove1 clove Garlic, minced

- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 bunch1 bunch1 bunch Coleslaw Mix (Shredded Cabbage and Carrots), 1 bag store-bought coleslaw (or make your own)
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Soy Sauce, (or use low sodium or coconut aminos)

- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Stevia, Granulated

- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Ginger, Ground

- 2 cups2 cups2 cups Cauliflower Rice, (or use, frozen fresh
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
Low carb sesame chicken
- Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and xanthan gum until dissolved. Set aside.
- Remove chicken from skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook garlic in sesame oil until softened.
- Add soy mixture, increase heat to medium, and simmer until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Lower heat, return chicken to the skillet, and stir to coat in the sauce.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve over cauliflower rice with Asian coleslaw.
Low carb asian coleslaw
- In a large bowl whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, stevia, sesame oil and ground ginger.
- Add the coleslaw and toss with the dressing.
Cauliflower rice
- Add the frozen cauliflower rice to a dry frying pan over medium-low heat.
- Stir occasionally and cook until all moisture is removed and some cauliflower rice is crispy.
- Add salt and pepper and mix, serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
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Dairy Free Egg Free Nightshade Free Nut Free Poultry Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 567 |
| Fat: | 43 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 14 g |
| Protein: | 34 g |
| Cholesterol: | 70 g |
| Sodium: | 3203 mg |
| Fiber: | 5 g |
| Sugars: | 2 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |




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