This batch of low carb recipes labelled “Asian” falls mostly into the Chinese, Japanese, or Korean inspired category. Some of these recipes are Paleo, so if you’re low carb you can substitute your favorite carb free sweetener for the maple syrup, honey, or dates that they might call for to add sweetness. 1.
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.
Please see our Privacy Policy for more details. This Keto Cashew Chicken recipe is a low carb & paleo friendly meal with all the delicious flavors of a Chinese restaurant takeout dish. This healthy Whole30 one pan meal comes together in less than 30 minutes & is perfect for busy weeknights.
Unfortunately, there are very few low carb options when ordering Chinese take out. If you are lucky, you may find a place that offers steamed vegetables and meat without any sauces. But this is definitely not something that you can count on.