Winter Harvest Keto Stir Fry (Printable)
Vibrant low-carb chicken and seasonal vegetable stir fry perfect for keto diets.
# List of ingredients:
→ Protein
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced thinly
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
03 - 1 small rutabaga, peeled and julienned
04 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
05 - 3.5 oz kale, stems removed, chopped
06 - 3.5 oz mushrooms, sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, grated
→ Sauce
09 - 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
10 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
11 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
12 - 1 tsp chili flakes
13 - 1 tsp erythritol or keto-friendly sweetener
→ Finishing
14 - 2 tbsp avocado oil or light olive oil
15 - 2 tbsp sesame seeds
16 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
# Steps:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, chili flakes, and erythritol. Set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté for 5–7 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
03 - Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Stir fry garlic, ginger, and mushrooms for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add broccoli, rutabaga, and bell pepper. Stir fry for 3–4 minutes until just tender.
05 - Add kale and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted.
06 - Return the chicken to the skillet. Pour the sauce over all and toss well to coat. Stir fry for another 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through and flavors combine. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's a one-pan meal that actually tastes like you spent more time than you did.
- The rutabaga adds a subtle sweetness that feels like a secret ingredient everyone asks about.
- You get to eat something deeply satisfying while staying true to whatever eating style works for you.
02 -
- Don't overcrowd the skillet when the chicken first goes in—give it space or it'll steam instead of sear, and you'll miss that caramelized flavor.
- The sauce should go in when everything else is hot and ready; if you add it too early, the keto sweetener can taste bitter, but added at the end it just rounds everything out.
- Kale is tougher than other greens, so add it toward the end or it'll turn into mush.
03 -
- Slice your chicken thighs before you start cooking so everything moves fast once heat is involved.
- If your keto sweetener ever tastes off, try dissolving it in the rice vinegar first—it makes a real difference in how your palate receives the flavor.