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Keto Slow Cooker Kung-Pao Chicken in a blue bowl.
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Keto Slow Cooker Kung-Pao Chicken Recipe

A modern twist on a traditional dish: keto slow-cooker Kung Pao chicken will satisfy your taste buds with Chinese influences and red pepper flakes.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword chicken, keto recipe, kung-pao, slow cooker
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 337kcal
Cost 10

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine the coconut aminos, water, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes; season to taste and whisk well.
    ½ cup coconut aminos, ½ cup water, 1 tbsp. fish sauce, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, ½ tsp. dried red pepper chili flakes, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Add the chicken, bell pepper, zucchini, eggplant, and daikon to a slow cooker.
    3 to 4 chicken breasts, 1 bell pepper, 1 zucchini, ½ eggplant, 1 daikon radish
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken and gently toss; top with the lemongrass.
    2 lemongrass stalks
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • In a bowl, combine the coconut flour with equal parts water and whisk until well emulsified.
    2 tbsp. coconut flour
  • Pour the sauce from the slow cooker into a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
  • Add the coconut flour slurry to the saucepan and whisk until it thickens.
  • Pour the sauce back into the slow cooker, toss everything and serve topped with fresh cilantro and almonds if desired.
    Fresh cilantro, Raw almonds

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 1104mg | Potassium: 923mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1185IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg