In a quaint kitchen nestled in the heart of the countryside, where the air was always filled with the scent of blooming wildflowers, lived Ella, a home cook with a knack for keto cooking. One sunny afternoon, inspired by her grandmother’s traditional fried chicken recipe and her own keto journey, Ella decided to create a dish that was both nostalgic and nutritionally conscious: Completely Keto Honey Fried Chicken.
Ella’s kitchen buzzed with innovation as she combined avocado oil, celery, and chicken, adding a crunchy twist with chopped cashews. The magic, however, was in the sauce—a delightful concoction of Zevia orange soda, Nature’s Hollow Sugar Free Honey Substitute, wheat-free tamari sauce, xanthan gum, and a hint of ground ginger, which when drizzled over the crispy chicken, transformed it into a succulent masterpiece.
Served atop a bed of cauliflower rice, infused with herbs and lemon zest, Ella’s keto honey fried chicken became a testament to the joy of reimagining classics in a health-conscious light. This dish wasn’t just a meal; it was a celebration of tradition, innovation, and the simple pleasure of a home-cooked dinner that brought comfort and joy to those gathered around her table.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil for frying
- 2 celery stalks sliced thin
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1/2 cup cashews chopped
Sauce
- 3/4 cup zevia orange soda
- 1/3 cup Nature's Hollow Sugar Free Honey Substitute
- 3 Tbsp wheat free tamari sauce
- 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
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Heat up the oil in a big frying pan and stir fry the celery for 3 minutes. Take them out of the skillet.
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Stir fry the chicken for 5 minutes. Pour the cashews over the chicken and cook for 25 minutes.
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Mix the veggies with the chicken.
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Mix all the ingredients for the sauce and pour over the chicken.
Recipe Notes
