This low-carb keto teriyaki chicken stir fry is a super easy 30-minute meal with no marinating required! The chicken is stir-fried and coated in a thick, gluten-free teriyaki sauce that has a spot-on taste and the perfect amount of sweetness.
Why order take-out when you can have low-carb keto teriyaki chicken that's just as good at home - but without the carbs and gluten!
The chicken is stir-fried and coated in a thick, gluten-free teriyaki sauce that has a spot-on taste and the perfect amount of sweetness.
Then, just add some steamed broccoli with some cauliflower rice and you have a quick, easy, and delicious meal in less than 30 minutes!
Frequently asked questions
At restaurants, teriyaki sauce usually contains added sugar, cornstarch, and soy sauce, making it high in carbs and not gluten-free. However, this recipe uses low-carb sweeteners and thickeners to keep it keto and gluten-free.
Xanthan gum is a great gluten-free low-carb thickener. It's perfect to thicken sauces, such as this teriyaki sauce and orange sauce to make orange chicken.
Yes, you can! To make it paleo, simply use coconut palm sugar for the sweetener and replace the xanthan gum with 1 to 2 Tablespoons of tapioca or arrowroot flour mixed with equal parts cold water.
Easy instructions
Step 1: Steam the broccoli.
Chop half a head of broccoli into small florets.
In a large skillet, add around ¾ to 1 inch of water and bring to a simmer. Add the broccoli and cover, leaving the lid slightly cracked.
Steam around 5 to 6 minutes, or until it can be easily pierced with a fork. Try not to overcook it or it will be mushy! Set aside.
Step 2: Chop and cook the chicken.
Cut up around 2 lbs of chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
I prefer boneless, skinless chicken thighs because they're a bit more tender and juicy, but chicken breasts will also work.
Heat some oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook in a single layer over medium-high heat until cooked through. Set aside.
Be sure not to overcrowd the pan and cook in batches if needed.
Step 3: Make the teriyaki sauce.
Add the teriyaki sauce ingredients to the skillet and thicken with xanthan gum.
Step 4: Add the chicken and broccoli and toss to combine.
Keto teriyaki sauce
For the keto teriyaki sauce you'll need the following ingredients:
- water
- coconut aminos (or gluten-free soy sauce)
- rice vinegar
- sesame oil
- keto sweetener
- ginger
- garlic
- xanthan gum (to thicken)
- oil or melted butter
Whisk all of the sauce ingredients, except the xanthan gum, in a medium-sized bowl. Bring to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, combine the xanthan gum and oil. Whisk into the sauce until thickened.
💭Tip: Mix xanthan gum with a small amount of oil or melted butter before adding to sauces to keep it from clumping.
How to serve
Teriyaki chicken is typically served with rice, but rice is extremely high in carbs!
To keep this dish low-carb, serve with cauliflower rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
The sweetener
For the low-carb sweetener, any keto sweetener will work.
I recommend xylitol, a monk fruit/allulose blend, or pure allulose because they have no aftertaste and dissolve beautifully! Or use a brown low-carb sweetener for even more depth of flavor!
While an erythritol-based sweetener will work, they don't always dissolve well. So if you choose erythritol, be sure to use the powdered variety.
*Note- Pure allulose is only 70% as sweet as other sweeteners. If you choose pure allulose, you may need to add a bit more than the recipe calls for.
For Paleo, use coconut palm sugar
Storage instructions
- Store: This recipe is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. If possible, store the sauce separetly to keep the dish from becoming soggy.
- Meal prep: Cook meat, veggies, and sauce separately and assemble when ready to serve.
- Freeze: It can also be frozen! Just be sure to freeze the chicken and the sauce separately. When ready to eat, allow to thaw in the refrigerator then heat in a hot skillet or the microwave.
Top tips
- For the low-carb sweetener, any keto sweetener will work. I recommend xylitol, a monk fruit/allulose blend, or pure allulose because they have no aftertaste and dissolve beautifully! Or use a brown low-carb sweetener for even more depth of flavor! If you choose a white erythritol-based sweetener, I recommend using powdered, since erythritol doesn't dissolve as well as other sweeteners.
- If you choose pure allulose, it's only 70% as sweet as other sweeteners so you may need to add a bit more.
- For Paleo, simply use coconut palm sugar for the sweetener and replace the xanthan gum with 1 to 2 Tablespoons of tapioca or arrowroot flour mixed with equal parts cold water.
- If you're only Paleo and not low-carb: You can steam 2 peeled and chopped carrots with the broccoli and stir in some pineapple chunks at the end!
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📖 Recipe
Low-Carb Keto Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
- 2 Lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs - cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and Pepper
- ½ Head Broccoli - chopped into small florets (about 1 ½ Cups)
- 1 Tbsp. Avocado Oil - + more if needed (or oil of choice)
- ½ Cup Filtered Water - or as needed
- Cauliflower Rice - for serving
- Green Onions - garnish
- Sesame Seeds - garnish
Keto Teriyaki Sauce:
- ½ Cup Filtered Water
- ⅓ Cup Coconut Aminos + more as needed - or gluten free soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp. Sesame Oil
- ¼ Cup Keto Sweetener - see notes below
- ¾ tsp. Ground Ginger
- ½ tsp. Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp. Xanthan Gum
- 1 tsp. Oil Or Melted Butter
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine all of the sauce ingredients except the xanthan gum. Set aside.
- Chop the broccoli into small florets and set aside.
- In a large skillet, add around ¾ to 1 inch of water and bring to a simmer. Add the broccoli and cover, leaving the lid slightly cracked. Steam around 5 to 6 minutes, or until it can be easily pierced with a fork. Try not to overcook it or it will be mushy! Set aside.
- While the broccoli is steaming, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel, if needed, and season with salt and pepper.
- Once the broccoli is done, using the same skillet, pour out the remaining water, add the avocado oil, and place over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken in a single layer (cook in batches if needed) and do not stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Once the bottom of the chicken is nicely browned, stir and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sauce and scrape up all the bits on the bottom of the pan and bring to a gentle simmer.
- In a small bowl, mix together the xanthan gum and oil or melted butter. Whisk into the sauce and stir until thickened.
- Stir in the broccoli and chicken and heat through.
- Serve hot over cauliflower rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Add Your Own Notes
Notes
- Nutrition information does not include cauliflower rice.
- I prefer using boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this recipe because they are a bit more tender and juicy. However, chicken breasts can be substituted.
- For the low-carb sweetener, any keto sweetener will work. I recommend xylitol, a monk fruit/allulose blend, or pure allulose because they have no aftertaste and dissolve beautifully! Or use a brown low-carb sweetener for even more depth of flavor! If you choose a white erythritol-based sweetener, I recommend using powdered, since erythritol doesn't dissolve as well as other sweeteners.
- If you choose pure allulose, it's only 70% as sweet as other sweeteners so you may need to add a bit more.
- For Paleo, simply use coconut palm sugar for the sweetener and replace the xanthan gum with 1 to 2 Tablespoons of tapioca or arrowroot flour mixed with equal parts cold water.
- If you're only Paleo and not low-carb: You can steam 2 peeled and chopped carrots with the broccoli and stir in some pineapple chunks at the end!
Nutrition
NET CARBS = Total Carbs - Fiber
Nutritional information is approximate and may vary. Sugar alcohols are included in the total carbs and fiber.
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