Keto Panda Express Orange Chicken

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup unflavored collogen protein powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp pepper

• 1/4 tsp ground ginger

• 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 2 tbsp avocado oil (or preferred cooking oil)

• 1/4 cup water

• 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar

• 3 tbsp coconut aminos 

• 1/4 tsp ground ginger

• 1/2 tsp garlic

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1/2 orange zest

• 3 tbsp monk fruit sweetener

• 2 tbsp xanthan gum

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the eggs in a small bowl. Separately, combine the protein powder, salt, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger in a separate bowl.

2. Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture, then in the protein powder mixture. Set aside on a separate plate.

3. Whisk together the water, vinegar, soy sauce, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, orange zest, and monk fruit sweetener in a medium bowl.

4. Warm a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Combine the avocado oil and the coated chicken pieces in a mixing bowl. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.

5. Reduce the heat to low and stir the sauce mixture with the chicken. Stir in the xanthan gum until thoroughly combined, and the sauce has thickened.

6. Serve the orange chicken with your preferred keto-friendly side dishes. Enjoy!