Low-Carb Orange Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
This Low-Carb Orange Teriyaki Chicken recipe combines the tangy brightness of orange extract with the savory depth of traditional teriyaki flavors — without the sugar and carbs of typical takeout. It’s perfect for anyone following a low-carb or keto lifestyle who still craves bold, satisfying Asian-inspired dishes. Serve it over cauliflower rice for a complete, guilt-free meal.
Low-Carb Orange Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
A couple of possible alterations to this recipe: I would now use boneless, skinless chicken thighs, which have become far easier to get. I find them juicier and tastier. But use what you like! Also, I would now use allulose instead of Splenda, rounding up to 1½ teaspoons.
- Yield: 6 servings
- Diet: Diabetic
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1" cubes
- 1 pound frozen Oriental vegetable mixture
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Low Carb Teriyaki Sauce
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon concentrate
- 1 tablespoon low-sugar orange marmalade
- 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Splenda granular
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Cube your chicken. Pour the frozen Oriental vegetables, unthawed, into the slow cooker, place chicken cubes on top.
- Combine everything else, stirring well, and pour over chicken and veggies.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
- Before serving, thicken a bit with your guar gum or xanthan gum.
- Serve over cauliflower rice, if desired (and over brown rice for the carb eaters in the family.)
Notes
It’s worth noting that this is a great supper to share with those who are counting calories instead of, or along with, carbs.
Nutrition
- Calories: 217
- Fat: 4g (18.4% calories from fat)
- Carbohydrates: 6g (4g net carbs)
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
A Dana Carpender Classic! Ah, the wonders of a slow cooker. After a long, hard day you can walk in the door and the aroma of a hot, home-cooked meal fills the air. You don't have to do that fast tango from fridge to pantry to stove and back again. It's nearly as good as having a personal chef! But for the low-carb dieter, traditional slow cooker recipes can be a problem. Many of them depend on potatoes, noodles, rice, and starchy canned soups. And if you've tried to make up your own slow cooker recipes, you may have found the results less than compelling—too often the food can be mushy, water-logged, and bland. |
(Recipe from 300 Low Carb Slow Cooker Recipes by Dana Carpender, copyright 2011 by Fair Winds Press and Dana Carpender)
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