Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Chicken & coating:

1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed (you love high-protein!)
½ cup almond flour (you love almond flour—keeps it GF/low-carb!)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil (for frying)

Sugar-free General Tso’s sauce:

¼ cup coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce (you love low-sodium!)
3 tbsp sugar-free honey (monk fruit blend—you love blood sugar friendly!)
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp sesame oil
½–1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste—you love spicy!)
1 tsp xanthan gum or 1 tbsp arrowroot powder (to thicken—you love clean labels!)

For serving:

4 green onions, sliced
Sesame seeds
Optional sides:
→ Cauliflower rice or stir-fried broccoli (low-carb—you love this!)

Instructions

1. Coat chicken:

In a bowl, mix almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
Dip chicken cubes in beaten egg, then coat in almond flour mixture.

2. Pan-fry chicken:

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove; drain on paper towels.

3. Make sauce:

In same skillet, combine coconut aminos, sugar-free honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Whisk in xanthan gum (or arrowroot slurry: mix with 1 tbsp cold water). Simmer 2–3 minutes until glossy and thickened.

4. Toss & serve:

Return chicken to skillet; toss to coat in sauce. Cook 1 more minute. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use chicken thighs—more flavorful and stay juicier.
✅ Don’t overcrowd skillet—ensures crispy crust, not steamed chicken.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Coconut aminos = 65% less sodium than soy sauce
→ Boost umami with extra ginger and garlic
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Sugar-free honey = zero glycemic impact
→ Net carbs: 7g/serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Already compliant! <9g net carbs/serving
→ Increase healthy fats: extra sesame oil drizzle
✅ Make ahead:
→ Sauce base keeps 3 days refrigerated
→ Cooked chicken keeps 3 days refrigerated (reheat in air fryer for crispness)

Storage & Serving Ideas

→ Fridge life: 3 days | Best fresh
→ Serving ideas:
→ Over cauliflower rice for grain-free bowl
→ With steamed bok choy or snap peas
→ For takeout-style dinner at home

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