Easy Low Carb ~ Sesame Chicken

Hello friends

I have been working on lowering the carb count on my recipe for sesame chicken.   It has taken several attempts and I finally got it right.  Not only was I able to lower the carbs, the flavor is amazing. With the lower carb count I can now eat a small amount of sticky rice with it and keep it in my carb count range. When I add a side of raw vegetables, I get a healthy dinner. One even my husband will eat.😊 – minus the raw vegetables 😳😕.

A year ago I made an intentional choice to eat a lower carb diet. It has helped my health tremendously. I now have pretty stable blood sugars and my chronic pain isn’t as prominent as it once was.  The main protein that I eat is chicken, and I have been working on adapting many of my favorite chicken recipes.

Substitutions

When I am working on adapting a favorite recipe so that I can eat it I try to substitute the not so healthy ingredients for healthier ones. Most sesame chicken recipes use cornstarch or flour to thicken.  Both of these add unnecessary carbs and most people don’t even realize it.  I tried lessening the amounts that I used, but it didn’t make enough of a dent to the carbs. I even drenched the chicken in egg and almond flour — I know, what was I thinking? It wasn’t disgusting, however I want my husband to say, “that was fantastic”, and not “well, it isn’t gross” – lol.

After all the different substitutions I finally decided to eliminate a thickener altogether. Presto! Now we are talking.  I came to realize that it really didn’t need it.

A lot of sesame chicken recipes use brown sugar to sweeten it up. Instead of sugar I have chosen to use liquid honey. A little goes a long way.

Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps

As I mentioned above, with the carb count being lower I can now add sticky rice. For an alternative way to eat this yummy dish you can use the sesame chicken as a filler for lettuce wraps.  Making lettuce wraps with this recipe would make a great appetizer as well.

Spice Your Sesame Chicken Up

In my recipe you will notice that it has a wee bit of sriracha. If you are wanting it hotter, just add extra to meet with your spice level. I am semi spicy and my husband has what we call “a baby tongue” and is not a fan of anything too hot. The 1 tsp works for us. It is important to use the sesame oil as it adds to the flavor of the dish.

Nutritional Value For Sesame Chicken 

Per serving: — based on 4 servings ~~

200 calories; 8.6g fat; 1,572.9 mg sodium;  14.5 g carbs;  1.7 g fiber; 10.9 g sugar; 15.8 g protein

If you are looking for more tasty low carb chicken recipe check out my oven fajitas. – (click on link)

Want a yummy low carb dessert? Check out my chocolate peanut butter cheesecake bar recipe.

Let me know if you have tried it and your thoughts. I would love to hear from you.

Be blessed 💞💞💞

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Nutritional Disclaimer

Please note that I am not a nutritional or medical professional. I am sharing my own experiences and not advising. Nothing that I express should be taken as medical advice. You should consult with a medical professional before starting any diet or exercise plan. The reason that I am providing some of the nutritional information is as a courtesy.

I use MyFitnessPal to calculate and I usually will remove sugar substitutes (erythritol, Splenda, swerve etc..) from the final carb count and net carb count, as it doesn’t affect my own blood glucose levels. It is my goal to do my best to be as accurate as possible. I suggest that you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website