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Low Carb Sesame Ginger Chicken

low carb sesame ginger chicken on a plate with rice and vegetables
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My Low Carb Sesame Ginger Chicken has that perfect sweet & sticky sauce, but with less carbs and calories. Easy for beginners, and finger-licking good!

Ingredients

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  • 8 -12 chicken thighs, bone in OR boneless
  • ¾ cup coconut aminos
  • 2 Tbsp. zero calorie granulated sweetener, such as monk fruit or erythritol
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 1 large clove grated garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. low sugar ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • Sesame seeds, to taste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste


Instructions

  1. Salt and pepper the chicken and place into a container or a zip lock bag for marinating.
  2. Combine the coconut aminos, granulated sweetener, ginger, garlic, ketchup, sriracha sauce, and sesame oil. Stir to combine.
  3. Pour over the chicken thighs, cover, and let sit in the fridge for an hour or more to marinate.
  4. When you’re ready to cook the chicken, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  5. Line a cookie sheet with foil, and spray with cooking spray, or brush with oil.
  6. Let the extra marinade drip off the chicken, and lay the chicken on the cookie sheet.
  7. Bake @ 400 degrees for 30 minutes for boneless chicken thighs, or 55 minutes for bone-in chicken thighs.
  8. Meanwhile, bring marinade ingredients to a boil, adding a pinch or two of cornstarch to thicken the sauce. Reduce the heat, and continue whisking the sauce until slightly thickened. If the sauce gets a little too thick, add a splash of coconut aminos or warm water and whisk until the consistency is just right.
  9. Brush the chicken with the marinade/sauce as it cooks.
  10. When it’s finished cooking, brush the chicken with remaining sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

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