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Keto Sesame Chicken with Broccoli
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Keto Sesame Chicken with Broccoli Recipe

Keto Sesame Chicken with Broccoli is a quick, low-carb takeout-style stir-fry — juicy chicken, bright broccoli, and a glossy sesame sauce that’s thickened without starch. It’s protein-rich, easy to meal-prep, and hits that savory takeout craving while keeping carbs in check.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Keto-Friendly
Calories: 416
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 600 g boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1″ pieces
  • 400 g broccoli florets
  • 28 g 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil (plus more for finishing)
  • 14 g 1 tbsp avocado or neutral oil for searing
  • 30 g 2 tbsp tamari or low-sodium soy sauce (or 30 g coconut aminos)
  • 15 g 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 12 g 1 tbsp powdered allulose (or 1 tbsp monk fruit blend)
  • 30 –60 ml ¼–½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 15 g fresh ginger grated
  • 9 g garlic minced (3 cloves)
  • 0.5 g xanthan gum ¼ tsp or 1 g glucomannan (konjac)
  • 20 g 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Juice of ½ lime optional
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Prep: Cut chicken into 1″ pieces, trim broccoli into even florets. Pat chicken dry and season lightly with pepper. Whisk tamari, rice vinegar, powdered sweetener, ginger, garlic, and 30 ml broth in a bowl; set aside.
  2. Heat pan: Add avocado oil to a large skillet/wok over high heat until shimmering. Add chicken in a single layer; sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned and nearly cooked. Remove to a plate.
  3. Sear broccoli: Add broccoli to the hot pan with a splash (1–2 tbsp) broth. Toss 2 minutes until bright green; optionally cover for 1 minute for slightly softer stems.
  4. Combine & simmer: Return chicken to pan. Pour the sauce over chicken and broccoli, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Thicken: Sprinkle xanthan gum evenly while whisking briskly; sauce will thicken within a minute. Adjust thickness with extra broth if needed.
  6. Finish: Remove from heat, stir in toasted sesame oil and lime juice. Season with salt if needed. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.