Keto Orange Chicken Sauce Recipe
A low-carb orange chicken sauce that’s sweet, tangy, and thick, without sugar or juice. Perfect for pouring over crispy chicken, shrimp, or low-carb bowls. Tastes like takeout, but fits your keto goals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings (2 tbsp each) 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired, Keto, Low-Carb
Ingredients
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1 tbsp orange zest (zest from 1 orange)
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1/4 cup water
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2 tbsp coconut aminos or tamari
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1/4 cup monk fruit or erythritol sweetener
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or 1/4 tsp ground ginger)
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
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1/4 tsp xanthan gum
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1 tbsp avocado oil or neutral oil
Instructions
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Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds.
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Add water, lemon juice, orange zest, coconut aminos, sweetener, and chili flakes. Stir and bring to a light simmer.
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Slowly sprinkle in xanthan gum while whisking. Keep whisking until it smooths out.
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Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes until it thickens.
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Remove from heat. Let it sit for 1–2 minutes to thicken more.
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Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity if needed.
Notes
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Sauce thickens more as it cools.
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Use fresh orange zest—not dried or bottled.
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Store in the fridge for up to 7 days in a jar or container.
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You can double the recipe and freeze extra.
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Tastes great on chicken, shrimp, veggies, or cauliflower rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 25 Sugar: 0g Sodium: 180mg Fat: 1.5g Saturated Fat: 0.2g Unsaturated Fat: 1.3g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 1.2g Fiber: 0.2g Protein: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-orange-chicken-sauce/