Low-Glycemic Orange Chicken with Almond Crust

⏱️ 45 minutes👥 6 servings❤️ Taste: 7/10
Low-Glycemic Orange Chicken with Almond Crust

Nutrition Facts

Calories
380
Protein
28g
Carbs
12g
Fiber
6g

Health Benefits

Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory8/10
Blood Sugar Control9/10

Ingredients

  • •• 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • •• 1 cup almond flour (provides healthy fats and protein, low-carb alternative)
  • •• 2 eggs
  • •• 1/4 cup coconut aminos (replaces high-sodium soy sauce)
  • •• 1 orange, zest and juice
  • •• 2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener (zero glycemic impact)
  • •• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • •• 1 tbsp grated ginger (anti-inflammatory)
  • •• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • •• 1/4 cup avocado oil (high-heat stable, anti-inflammatory)
  • •• 1 tbsp arrowroot powder (lower glycemic impact than cornstarch)
  • •• 1 tsp white pepper
  • •• 2 green onions, chopped
  • •• 2 cups cauliflower rice (low-carb base)

Instructions

  1. 11. Mix almond flour with pepper in a shallow dish
  2. 22. Beat eggs in separate bowl
  3. 33. Dip chicken pieces in egg, then coat with almond flour
  4. 44. Heat avocado oil in large skillet over medium-high heat
  5. 55. Cook chicken pieces until golden, about 4-5 minutes per side
  6. 66. For sauce, combine orange juice, zest, monk fruit, coconut aminos, vinegar, ginger, garlic
  7. 77. Whisk in arrowroot powder
  8. 88. Heat sauce until thickened
  9. 99. Toss chicken with sauce
  10. 1010. Serve over cauliflower rice, garnish with green onions

Smart Substitutions

• Wheat flour→Almond flour

Reduces carbs, adds protein and healthy fats, zero insulin impact

💡 80% reduction
• Sugar→Monk fruit sweetener

Zero glycemic impact, no insulin response

💡 100% reduction
• Soy sauce→Coconut aminos

Lower sodium, contains beneficial amino acids

💡 30% reduction
• Vegetable oil→Avocado oil

Reduces inflammatory omega-6, adds anti-inflammatory compounds

💡 No change
• White rice→Cauliflower rice

Dramatic carb reduction, adds fiber and nutrients

💡 90% reduction