Asian Grilled Chicken with Peanut Ginger Slaw

This Asian marinated grilled chicken served along side a fresh ginger peanut slaw is so quick and easy to make but has the most amazing flavor!

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These chicken breasts in an Asian marinade are grilled to juicy perfection and served alongside an Asian slaw that is simply a mouth-watering combination.

closeup of peanut ginger slaw

The slaw has the bold flavors of a peanut ginger sauce that just gets better, the longer it sits!

Grilled chicken with Asian Slaw Keto and Low Carb

What’s in Asian Chicken with Ginger Slaw

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

How to Make Keto Asian Chicken with Peanut Sauce

For the Grilled Asian Chicken

Add all of the chicken and marinade ingredients to a resealable bag and refrigerate for 1-3 hours.

Cook the chicken breasts on the grill, until a minimum temperature of 165F is reached.

For the Slaw

Add the almonds to a dry skillet and toast over low heat.  It only takes a few minutes for them to toast, so watch them closely!

In a measuring cup with a pour spout, add in all the ingredients except for the cole slaw mix, red pepper, scallions, sesame seeds, almonds and cilantro, then mix until combined.

Add the cole slaw mix, red peppers, scallions, sesame seeds, cilantro and almonds into a large bowl.

Then pour the sauce over the top and toss to combine.

This slaw can be eaten right away, but is best when served once it’s been refrigerated for at least 30 minutes, to allow the flavors to develop.

closeup of peanut ginger slaw

Also be sure to try this Keto Thai Peanut Chicken that’s sweet and spicy and with a creamy peanut sauce!

If you like the wonderful flavor of teriyaki, try this Keto Teriyaki Chicken, made with a homemade sugar-free teriyaki sauce!

What are the Carbs in Chicken?

Just like most all meat, there are zero carbohydrates in chicken breasts.
They’re very high in protein. In fact, 80% of the calories in chicken breasts come from protein, and 20% come from fat.

Because there are no carbs in chicken, it’s perfectly suitable as a main course on Keto or any low carb diet.

Asian Grilled Chicken with Peanut Ginger Slaw - Keto and Low Carb

Is Peanut Butter Keto?

Peanuts are indeed a legume and it’s debatable whether they are considered Keto friendly. Because they are high in fat and fiber, this makes them an exception to the rule in most cases.

The real question if peanut butter is Keto, boils down to what ingredients are used to make it. Unfortunately, some of the brands we grew up with in our PB&J sandwiches contain a significant amount of sugar.

When you’re selecting a Keto friendly peanut butter, you want to look for one that says, ” All Natural,” and also indicates there is no sugar added.

While everyone has their favorite peanut butter brands, I was introduced to Crazy Richard’s some time back and I haven’t used another brand since. Their peanut butter is rich and creamy, has no preservatives, is non GMO and it only has one ingredient…PEANUTS. Check it out along with their other products on their website.

The Key to Grilling Perfect Chicken

  • Always start off with clean grates on your grill. Because chicken breasts are so lean, they will stick to dirty grates. After you’ve cleaned the grates, brush them with a little oil to help create a nonstick surface.
  • When it comes to chicken breasts, bigger is not always best. Large chicken breasts, over 10-12 ounces, take a long time to cook and can be difficult to cook evenly.
  • If you have large chicken breasts or if the chicken breasts are uneven in thickness, pound down the thicker side to the thickness of the thinner side. Or you can opt to butterfly the breasts, if you prefer. Both will ensure even cooking.
  • Because boneless, skinless chicken breasts are so lean, they should be grilled quickly over high heat to retain as much moisture as possible.
  • Cook chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side. Always use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. You want your chicken to cook until it reaches 165F, this usually takes between 10 to 15 minutes.
    After you take the chicken off the grill, let them rest for about 10 minutes before cutting. This allows the juice to redistribute throughout the breasts.
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Can I Make Grilled Chicken with Peanut Ginger Slaw in Advance?

Of course! I love to make this recipe on the weekends then have it for lunch the first of the week. It makes the perfect meal prep idea because the flavors just intensify as it sits.

I am always looking for meal prep ideas. If you are too, check out this article: 25 Keto Meal Prepping Tips.

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Keto Asian Grilled Chicken with Peanut Ginger Slaw

Asian marinated grilled chicken served along side a fresh ginger peanut slaw!
5 from 2 votes
Author: Julianne
Servings 6
PREP 30 minutes
COOK 25 minutes
TOTAL 55 minutes

Ingredients
 

For the Asian Grilled Chicken

  • 4 large chicken breasts, about 20-24 ounces
  • 3 tablespoons Liquid Aminos
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, grated
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • zest and juice of 1 lime

For the Slaw

Instructions
 

To Make the Asian Chicken

  • Add all of the chicken and marinade ingredients to a resealable bag and refrigerate for 1-3 hours.
  • Cook the chicken breasts on the grill, until a minimum temperature of 165°F is reached.

To Make the Slaw

  • Add the almonds to a dry pan and toast over low heat.  It only takes a few minutes for them to toast, so watch them closely!
  • In a measuring cup with a pour spout, add in all the ingredients except for the cole slaw mix, red pepper, scallions, sesame seeds, almonds and cilantro,  hen mix until combined.
  • Add the cole slaw mix, red peppers, scallions, sesame seeds, cilantro and almonds into a large bowl, then pour the sauce over the top and toss to combine.
  • This slaw can be eaten right away, but is best when served once it’s been refrigerated for at least 30 minutes, to allow the flavors to develop.

*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Calories 371kcal
Nutrition Facts
Keto Asian Grilled Chicken with Peanut Ginger Slaw
Amount per Serving
Calories
371
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
32
g
64
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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8 Comments

  1. Instructions are a bit confusing for the dressing for the slaw. Sesame seeds are mentioned but one instruction says to leave them out with the red pepper, coleslaw mix etc… then in another spot it doesn’t mention when them at all. Do they get mixed in the dressing or not? Thanks.

    1. No, they do not get mixed into the dressing. Sorry for any confusion for not having them listed as what not to include in making the dressing. They are listed along with the coleslaw and other ingredients to be included in the slaw itself.

  2. The coleslaw was so good!! I had made a pork loin chop to go with instead of chicken . I didn’t have chicken but really wanted the slaw. So glad I tried it . I will definitely be making this again with the chicken!!

  3. Is this recipe 6 net grams? I couldn’t find anything listed as NET carbs. OR since you used Swerve sweetener do the sugar grams get subtracted making it 4 net carbs? 9 total carbs – 3 grams fiber – 2 grams sugar =4 net carbs????
    Thanks. It would be helpful if the net carbs were listed at the beginning of the recipe.

    1. I always list total carbs instead of net. Some people track total. To get the net, you just take the total carbs and subtract the fiber.

  4. 5 stars
    This was so good. I don’t have a grill so I baked the chicken, but it was still great. The slaw is absolutely amazing, so good.