WebSlice the chicken in uniform sizes to ensure even cooking. Toast the almonds to enhance their aroma and flavor. Just 4 to 5 minutes at the wok or skillet, no …
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Mix the soy sauce, salt, cornstarch, and sherry in a large bowl. Stir in chicken; cover and refrigerate. Heat 1 1/2 cups of the peanut oil in a large, deep skillet. Fry almonds in the oil until golden, about 1 minute. Drain all but 3 tablespoons of oil from the skillet. Stir in the mushrooms, bamboo shoots, celery, onion, and water chestnuts.
This dish is packed with sweet and savory chicken, colorful vegetables, crunchy almond slivers, and a sensational sauce. This Chinese almond chicken is truly the king of stir-fries. It’s not only delicious but nutritious, to boot! Serve it with rice or noodles if you’re extra hungry or with lettuce if you want to keep it light.
Low Carb Sesame Chicken Votes: 105 Rating: 4.27 You: Rate this recipe! Print Recipe Macros per serving: • 520 Calories • 36g of Fat • 45g of Protein • 4g of Net Carbs CourseDinner CuisineAsian, Chinese Serves 2servings Prep Time 15minutes Cook Time 15minutes Serves 2servings Prep Time 15minutes Cook Time 15minutes Low Carb Sesame Chicken
That means the low carb sesame chicken would not be low in flavor! After all, too many real sesame seeds and you start to increase the carb count- toasted sesame oil for the win! To make the sauce thick, we added arrowroot powder, a paleo-friendly thickener we bought on Amazon, instead of xanthan gum.