Low-Glycemic Asian-Style Chicken with Ginger-Tamari Sauce

⏱️ 60 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: 7/10
Low-Glycemic Asian-Style Chicken with Ginger-Tamari Sauce

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Gut Health8/10
Anti-Inflammatory9/10
Blood Sugar Control9/10

Ingredients

  • •• 1.5 lbs organic chicken thighs
  • •• 1/4 cup coconut aminos (lower glycemic alternative to teriyaki)
  • •• 2 tbsp tamari sauce
  • •• 2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener (zero glycemic impact)
  • •• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced (anti-inflammatory)
  • •• 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • •• 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • •• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (supports blood sugar control)
  • •• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms (prebiotic fiber)
  • •• 2 cups broccoli florets
  • •• 1 tbsp glucomannan powder (natural thickener, blood sugar stabilizing)
  • •• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 11. Whisk together coconut aminos, tamari, monk fruit, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and vinegar
  2. 22. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes
  3. 33. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat
  4. 44. Cook chicken until done, about 6-8 minutes per side
  5. 55. Remove chicken, add mushrooms and broccoli to pan
  6. 66. Mix glucomannan with 2 tbsp cold water, add to pan
  7. 77. Return chicken to pan, coat with sauce
  8. 88. Garnish with sesame seeds

Smart Substitutions

• Sugar→Monk fruit sweetener

Eliminates glucose spike while maintaining sweetness

💡 Zero
• Teriyaki sauce→Coconut aminos + tamari

Reduces sodium, adds amino acids, removes corn syrup

💡 70% lower
• Cornstarch→Glucomannan powder

Adds beneficial fiber, slows glucose absorption

💡 80% lower