Delicious and Easy Keto Honey Garlic Chicken Recipes

Craving a flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish? Look no further than these keto honey garlic chicken recipes! Whether you're using a slow cooker, skillet, or grill, you can create a mouthwatering meal with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. These recipes are designed to be low-carb and sugar-free, making them ideal for those following a ketogenic diet.

Slow Cooker Keto Honey Garlic Chicken with Green Beans

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a delicious and healthy dinner without spending hours in the kitchen. The slow cooker does most of the work, infusing the chicken and green beans with a rich and flavorful sauce.

Ingredients:

• Chicken tenders (or trimmed chicken breasts)
• Frozen green beans
• Chicken broth
• Low-sodium soy sauce
• Sesame oil
• Apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
• Low-carb honey substitute (or sweetener)
• Dried ginger
• Minced garlic
• Onion powder
• Black pepper
• Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Place the chicken tenders in the bottom of the crockpot.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, apple cider vinegar, low-carb honey substitute, dried ginger, minced garlic, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).

3. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken.

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4. Add the frozen green beans to the crockpot and gently stir to coat them in the sauce.

5. Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 2.5-3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and the green beans are tender.

6. (Optional) If you'd like a thicker sauce, you have two options:

   • Whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to make a quick slurry and stir it into the crockpot.
   • For a low-carb option, lightly sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum over the sauce while whisking.

7. Cover and cook for another 15-30 minutes, until the sauce thickens to your liking.

8. Serve the chicken and green beans hot, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

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Tips and Variations:

• Adjust the spice: Add more red pepper flakes for extra heat, or omit them for a milder dish.
• Use fresh or canned green beans: Fresh green beans require the full cooking time (6-8 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH), while canned green beans should be added during the last 30-45 minutes of cooking.
• Substitute honey: If you're not following a keto diet, you can use regular honey instead of a low-carb substitute.
• Instant Pot adaptation: Layer the chicken and green beans in your Instant Pot, pour the sauce over the top, and pressure cook on high for about 8 minutes. Do a quick release and stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.

Nutritional Information (per serving, approximately):

• Calories: 174
• Protein: 19g
• Fat: 7g
• Fiber: 2g
• Carbs: 9g (7g net carbs)

Keto Honey Garlic Chicken and Green Beans Skillet Recipe

This skillet recipe offers a quicker alternative to the slow cooker version, delivering caramelized chicken and crispy green beans in under an hour.

Ingredients:

• Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
• Frozen green beans
• Olive oil
• Onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chicken broth
• Sugar-free honey substitute (or sweetener)
• Coconut aminos (or soy sauce)

Instructions:

1. Pour the olive oil over the chicken and season with onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until browned on all sides.
3. Reduce the heat to medium, add the green beans and chicken broth, and stir.
4. Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the sugar-free honey substitute and coconut aminos over the chicken and green beans.
5. Continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through and the green beans are tender.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve this keto honey garlic chicken and green beans as a complete meal. For a bread substitute, consider keto dinner rolls or keto garlic toast. You can also add bacon-wrapped asparagus for extra veggies.

Honey Garlic Ginger Chicken Thighs

This recipe combines the classic honey garlic flavor with the warmth of ginger for a truly irresistible dish.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless preferred)
• Honey (or sugar-free substitute)
• Soy sauce
• Vinegar
• Ginger (freshly grated or dried)
• Garlic (minced)
• Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs in the pan, skin side down (if using skin-on thighs).
2. Cook for 5 minutes on each side, then remove from the pan and set aside.
3. Add the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pan.
4. Cook for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
5. Reduce heat to medium and let the sauce simmer for 30 seconds to a minute to thicken.
6. Add the chicken back into the pan and cook for another 5 minutes in the sauce, spooning the glaze over the chicken as it cooks.
7. Check that the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165 degrees F before serving.
8. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Tips and Considerations:

• Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooking can result in a tough and dry texture.
• Serve with your favorite sides: Riced cauliflower, brown rice, or ginger garlic noodles are excellent choices.
• Storage: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Honey Garlic Chicken Marinade

This marinade is perfect for grilling or baking chicken, infusing it with a sweet and savory flavor that everyone will love.

Ingredients:

• Honey (or sugar-free substitute)
• Soy sauce
• Garlic (minced)
• Ginger (grated)

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients into a Ziploc bag or airtight container.
2. Toss in your choice of chicken.
3. Mix around and make sure each chicken piece is coated.
4. Allow it to sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to marinate (the longer, the better).
5. Remove the chicken from the container and grill or bake as desired.
6. About 5 minutes before you pull them from the grill, baste them with the reserved marinade to give them an added stickiness like a barbecue sauce.

Healthier Honey Garlic Chicken (No Deep Fry)

This recipe offers a lighter, quicker version of the classic honey garlic chicken, perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
• Cornstarch
• Salt
• Oil
• Garlic (minced)
• Honey
• Chicken broth
• Soy sauce

Instructions:

1. Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch and salt to evenly coat.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering hot.
3. Add chicken in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until deeply golden on the bottom.
4. Flip and cook another 2 minutes (don't worry about cooking it through yet).
5. Meanwhile, whisk together honey, chicken broth, and soy sauce and set aside.
6. Push chicken to one side of the skillet. Cook garlic in the empty part of the skillet until soft, about 2 minutes.
7. Add honey mixture and stir through chicken to coat.
8. Let it come to a simmer and thicken, 2-3 minutes more. Chicken should reach 165ºF inside.

Tips for Extra Crispy Chicken:

If you have a few extra minutes, you can transfer the browned chicken to a plate before you add the garlic to the pan. Finish the sauce like this on its own (letting it reduce and thicken) before you add the chicken and toss to coat. This will preserve the chicken’s crispy crust.

Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

These easy-to-make honey garlic chicken breast bites are tender, juicy, and full of flavor. They're perfect for a quick lunch or dinner and can be served with a variety of sides.

Ingredients:

• Boneless, skinless chicken breast
• Gluten-free flour
• Dried oregano
• Kosher salt and ground pepper
• Olive oil
• Garlic (minced)
• Honey
• Low sodium soy sauce
• White wine vinegar
• Sriracha/hot chili sauce (optional)
• Fresh chopped parsley and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add the chicken to a large Ziploc bag together with the gluten-free flour, dried oregano, and Kosher salt and ground pepper. Mix through the bag to evenly coat all the chicken pieces.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan, over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken breast bites and cook on all sides until golden brown, for about 8-10 minutes in total. You may need to cook the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
4. Meanwhile, in a small jug add the minced garlic, honey, low sodium soy sauce, white wine vinegar, and sriracha/hot chili sauce (if using). Mix well to combine.
5. Once the chicken is done cooking, pour over the garlic honey and stir to completely coat; allow the sauce to simmer for a couple of minutes to meld all the flavors.
6. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and sesame seeds.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve these honey garlic chicken bites with salads, pasta, rice, or roasted veggies.

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