Keto Gong Bao Chicken Burger

The Keto Gong Bao Chicken Burger is a delightful fusion of traditional Chinese flavors and modern low-carb diet needs. Tender chicken bites are tossed in a savory, spicy sauce and served in lettuce wraps, making for a deliciously unique burger experience.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, diced
• Lettuce leaves (for wrapping) - 4 large leaves
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Soy sauce (or coconut aminos) - 3 tablespoons
• Sriracha - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Peanuts (unsalted) - 30 grams, chopped
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Xanthan gum - 1/2 teaspoon (to thicken sauce)
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix the diced chicken with soy sauce, sriracha, and black pepper. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add sesame oil. Sauté the minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the diced red bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes until tender.
5. Add rice vinegar and sprinkle xanthan gum over the mixture, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions and chopped peanuts.
7. To serve, spoon the chicken mixture into large lettuce leaves and wrap them up like burgers.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High protein content supports muscle repair and growth.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.

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