Keto Orange Chicken with Sugar Free Marmalade (Diabetic Recipe) (2024)

Learn how to makeketo orange chicken with sugar free marmalade! Most orange chicken recipes are high in carbs due to added sugar and chicken breading. This healthylow carb diabetic orange chickenuses sugar free ingredients and skips the breading. Get my sugar free orange sauce recipe, get info on the carbs in orange chicken, and more! The whole family will love this easy keto orange chicken recipe!

I’ve already shared recipes forTrader Joe’s Orange ChickenandAir Fryer Orange Chicken. With this low carb orange chicken recipe, even those on Atkins can join in on the fun. (Move aside Panda Express, there’s a new game in town. Hahaha)

Is sugar free marmalade keto? The orange juice and sugar free orange marmalade found in regular stores like Walmart generally aren’t keto friendly. There are about 25 grams of netcarbohydrates in orange juice, while Smucker’s sugar free orange marmalade has 5g net carbs per tablespoon.

Technically, if we only use a few tablespoons in a recipe, the total carb count per serving could remain low enough to be keto. If you’re on a therapeutic ketogenic diet,it may be a better idea tothicken lower carb lemon juice with xanthan gum and sweeten it with erythritol, Lakanto monk fruit sweetener, or an allulose-based sweetener. Then you can add orange flavor with orange zest or orange extract.

Another option for very low carb orange chicken is to order low carb orange marmalade online. ChocZero makes gluten free orange marmalade with only 1g net carb per tablespoon that is available on Amazon.

However you choose to make this recipe, it will be a low sugar orange chicken compared to classic orange chicken. Keto orange chicken for the win!

➕ Keto Orange Chicken with Sugar Free Marmalade Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need to make keto orange chicken with sugar free marmalade:

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (454g)
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon each: garlic powder, onion powder, salt
• ¼ cup cooking oil
• ½ cup sugar-free orange marmalade (I used Smucker’s)
• ¼ cup sugar free BBQ sauce (I used G Hughes brand)
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• ¼ teaspoon dried ginger
• Red pepper flakes (for spicy orange chicken, optional)
• Sesame seeds and sliced scallions (optional garnish)

Note: No eggs or flours needed!

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I experimented with making crispy chicken pieces with a combination of keto flours (almond flour and coconut flour) but wasn’t happy with the results. You could also use crushed pork rinds or whey protein, but it’s easier to skip the breading.

To make the keto sticky orange sauce gluten free, make sure the orange marmalade and barbecue sauce you use are GF options. You’ll also need to substitute the soy sauce of gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos.

⭐ How to Make Diabetic Orange Chicken

How to make keto orange chicken?Here are the step-by-step instructions:

1. Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch pieces (2.54cm) and place in a medium-size bowl. Sprinkle with the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Gently stir to coat.

2. Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and cook, stirring and flipping occasionally, until browned on all sides. (It will take 8-15 minutes.) Chicken that is fully cooked has reached a minimum safe internal temperature of 165F (74C) using a meat thermometer.

While the chicken is cooking, make the orange sauce in a separate pot.

🍊 Sugar Free Orange Chicken Sauce

3. To make keto orange chicken sauce, stir together the marmalade, BBQ sauce, ginger, and soy sauce in a small pot. Whisk frequently over medium heat to warm it and make a uniform mixture.

4. Pour the keto orange sauce over the cooked chicken and stir. Serve immediately after mixing the chicken and sauce. Garnish with red pepper flakes, thinly sliced green onions, and toasted sesame seeds (if desired).

This no sugar orange chicken (no added sugar) is saucy, sweet, and delicious. It’s pretty fast to make too!

Low Carb Orange Chicken Leftovers

How long does keto orange chicken last? Low carb orange chicken lasts up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. You can also freeze this recipe.

📋Carbs in Orange Chicken

One serving ofketo orange chickenhas 20.2g total carbohydrates (14.6grams net carbs). You can lower the carb count even more depending on the marmalade and BBQ sauce you use. To compare, my classic air fryer orange chicken recipe has 55.4g total carbs and 54.4g net carbs.

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FAQs

How to make Instant Pot keto orange chicken?

To make Instant Pot keto orange chicken, you can pan fry the chicken in a little oil using the “sauté” function. Then, remove the chicken from the pot and set aside while you make the sauce (also using “saute”). If your Instant Pot has an air fryer lid, you could try air frying the chicken instead.

How to make slow cooker keto orange chicken?

To make low carb orange chicken in the Crock Pot, pan fry the chicken pieces, and make the low carb orange sauce in the slow cooker. After both are cooked, mix them together.

Can you make keto orange chicken with chicken thighs?

Yes, you can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenders in this recipe.

👩🏻‍🍳Other Low Carb Chicken Recipes

Looking for more keto chicken recipes? Don’t miss out on these:

• Keto Buffalo Wings
• Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters
• Air Fryer Chicken Schnitzel
• Keto Caprese Chicken
• Ground Chicken (Air Fryer Recipe)

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