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Keto Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

This keto-friendly Kung Pao Chicken is a flavorful stir-fry dish with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory, slightly sweet sauce.
Packed with protein and low in carbs, this dish delivers bold flavors while staying true to a ketogenic lifestyle.
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Course Main Course
Servings 4
Calories 252 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken thighs or breast cubed
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sherry
  • 1/2 tsp sweetener
  • 1/2 tsp starch or psyllium husk
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Stir-Fry Sauce

  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tsp starch or psyllium husk
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sweetener
  • 1 tbsp sherry
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar

Stir Fry

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cups sugar snap peas
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • Peanuts optional
  • Green onions optional

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the cubed chicken with soy sauce, sherry, sweetener, and starch. Mix well and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
  • Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tbsp of avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until it’s browned and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth, starch, soy sauce, sweetener, sherry, and white vinegar. Set aside for later use.
  • Stir-Fry the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add another tbsp of oil. Toss in the red bell pepper and sugar snap peas, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
  • Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and mix everything together.
  • Thicken the Sauce: Pour in the prepared stir-fry sauce and stir everything together. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens. If using, add peanuts at this stage.
  • Final Touches: Garnish with green onions and serve warm.

Notes

  • To keep this dish fully keto, use a low-carb sweetener such as erythritol or monk fruit.
  • Psyllium husk can replace starch to maintain a lower carb count while still thickening the sauce.
  • Serve this dish on its own or pair it with cauliflower rice for a complete keto meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 7.5gProtein: 21.5gFat: 15gFiber: 3g
Keyword Easy keto dinner ideas, healthy stir fry, keto recipes, keto stir fry, keto-friendly Chinese food, low carb kung pao chicken, sugar-free chicken recipe
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