Keto Chicken in Sesame-Coconut Lime Butter Sauce with Bok Choy and Seared Mushrooms

Name: Keto Chicken in Sesame-Coconut Lime Butter Sauce with Bok Choy and Seared Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión asiática
Ingredients: 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp avocado oil; 2 tbsp butter; 9 oz cremini mushrooms; 10 oz bok choy; 2 tsp fresh ginger; 4 cloves garlic; 1 cup full-fat coconut milk; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp tahini; 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari; 1 tsp lime zest; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 tbsp chives; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

An original keto skillet dish featuring golden-seared chicken in a silky butter, coconut milk, lime, and sesame sauce, served with tender bok choy and sautéed mushrooms. Flavorful, low in carbs, and perfect for a comforting dinner.

15 minPrep

25 minCook

40 minTotal

4Servings

KetoGluten-FreeLow CarbHigh ProteinDiabetic-Friendly

Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.

Ingredients

Adjust servings

700 g boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut en filetes gruesos si son muy large)
6 g salt (or to taste)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
3 g garlic powder
15 ml avocado oil
30 g butter
250 g cremini mushrooms (en mitades or cuartos)
300 g bok choy (cut a lo largo en mitades si es small or en cuartos si es large)
10 g fresh ginger (grated fino)
12 g garlic (chopped)
240 ml full-fat coconut milk (without sugar)
120 ml chicken broth
32 g tahini
15 ml soy sauce or tamari (usar tamari if desired without gluten)
2 g lime zest
30 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
9 g sesame seeds (more extra for servir optional)
10 g chives (chopped for terminar)
1 g red pepper flakes (optional)

Nutrition facts

per serving

468 kcal

Calories

33 g

Protein

9 g

Carbs

33 g

Fat

2.3 g

Fiber

6.7 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairySoySesame

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 200°F / 95°C to keep the chicken warm if desired while you finish the sauce and vegetables.
2
Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the avocado oil. Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until well browned and cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C. Remove the chicken and keep warm in the preheated oven.
4
In the same skillet, add the butter. Add the cremini mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Add the bok choy and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more, until tender but still slightly crisp. Remove the vegetables and reserve with the chicken.
5
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the fresh ginger and chopped garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, stirring, until fragrant.
6
Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release the browned bits. Add the tahini, soy sauce or tamari, lime zest, lime juice, and sesame seeds. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens slightly.
7
Return the chicken, mushrooms, and bok choy to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over everything and cook for 2 more minutes so the flavors meld and everything is heated through.
8
Turn off the heat and finish with chopped chives and red pepper flakes if using. Serve hot with extra sesame seeds on top if desired.

Chef tips

For a thicker sauce, let it reduce for 1 to 2 extra minutes before returning the chicken to the skillet. Pat the mushrooms dry before cooking so they brown instead of releasing too much moisture.

Substitutions

You can swap the bok choy for Swiss chard or sturdy spinach. Tahini can be replaced with sunflower seed butter, though the flavor will change slightly. If you do not have chicken thighs, use chicken breast and cook carefully to avoid drying it out.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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