Keto Caramel Chicken

Ingredients:

• For the Chicken:
  • 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
• For the Caramel Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar-free sweetener (e.g., erythritol or monk fruit)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional, for thickening)
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:
   • Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
   • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until it’s golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
2. Make the Caramel Sauce:
   • In the same skillet, add the butter and let it melt over medium heat.
   • Once the butter is melted, add the sugar-free sweetener and stir continuously until it dissolves and begins to caramelize, about 3-4 minutes.
   • Reduce the heat to low and slowly add the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Be careful as the mixture might bubble up.
   • Stir in the soy sauce (or coconut aminos), apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder.
   • If you want a thicker sauce, sprinkle in the xanthan gum and stir until well combined.
   • Add water and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for a few more minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.
3. Combine and Serve:
   • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the caramel sauce.
   • Toss the chicken in the sauce until it’s well coated and heated through.
   • Serve the Keto Caramel Chicken over cauliflower rice or with steamed vegetables for a complete keto-friendly meal.

Tips:

• Adjust the sweetness of the caramel sauce to your liking by adding more or less sweetener.
• For an extra kick of flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the caramel sauce.