Name: Keto Wok-Seared Chicken with Ginger Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 large egg white; 1 tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce if not strictly keto); 1/2 tsp baking soda; 2 tbsp avocado oil (or other high-smoke-point oil); 2 tbsp fresh ginger, finely minced; 3 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1/4 cup scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated); 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil (added off heat); 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; Kosher salt, to taste

Keto Wok-Seared Chicken with Ginger Garlic Sauce

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This Keto Wok-Seared Chicken is inspired by the high-heat, flavor-packed techniques of classic wok cookery, but made keto-friendly for a low-carb lifestyle. The chicken is velveted—a restaurant trick that delivers melt-in-your-mouth tenderness—then seared in a ripping-hot wok for that elusive 'wok hei' smoky depth. Fresh ginger and garlic add aromatic punch, while a final kiss of sesame oil and scallion brightens the dish. Perfect for a quick summer dinner, this meal delivers big flavor, juicy chicken, and satisfying texture, all while keeping carbs ultra low.

Ingredients

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine chicken, egg white, coconut aminos, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and let marinate 10 minutes. This velveting step keeps the chicken ultra-tender.
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add 1 tbsp avocado oil, swirl to coat.
Add half the chicken in a single layer. Sear without moving for 1 minute, then stir-fry constantly with a forward scooping motion until golden and just cooked through (2-3 minutes). Remove to a plate. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken.
Reduce heat to medium-high. Add ginger, garlic, and white parts of scallions to the wok. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Return all the chicken to the wok. Add rice vinegar, black pepper, and toss to combine. Taste and season with more salt if needed.
Remove from heat. Drizzle with toasted sesame oil and sprinkle with green parts of scallions before serving.