Low Carb Mongolian Chicken

Dive into the bold, savory flavors of Low Carb Mongolian Chicken, a healthier twist on the beloved takeout classic! This quick and easy recipe swaps traditional sugar for granulated erythritol, keeping the dish keto-friendly without compromising on its signature sweet-and-savory sauce. Tender strips of chicken are stir-fried to golden perfection, then simmered in a rich blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil for maximum flavor. Spiralized zucchini noodles add a fresh, low-carb substitute for rice or noodles, soaking up the delectable sauce while keeping the dish light and nutrient-packed. Perfectly balanced with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, this 30-minute, one-pan recipe is ideal for busy weeknights and guilt-free indulgence. Serve it piping hot and garnish with green onions for an irresistible dinner that’s as satisfying as it is nourishing.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Chicken breast
• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Granulated erythritol (or low-carb sweetener of choice)
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 3 pieces Green onions, chopped
• 2 pieces Zucchini, spiralized
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
• 1 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Slice the chicken breast into thin strips. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, granulated erythritol, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Stir until the erythritol has dissolved completely. This will be your sauce base.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add the sauce mixture and bring it to a simmer.

Step 6

Once the sauce is simmering, add the cornstarch slurry and stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.

Step 7

Return the chicken to the pan, add sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and chopped green onions. Toss everything together to coat the chicken evenly in the sauce.

Step 8

Add spiralized zucchini to the pan and gently mix until the zucchini is just tender, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 9

Serve the Mongolian chicken hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1348.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1227.7

Total Fat 60.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.9g
Cholesterol 390.1mg	0%
Sodium 6145.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g	0%
Total Sugars 11.9g
Protein 145.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 226.8mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 2957.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.1%

Protein: 42.9%

Carbs: 17.0%