Maria Emmerich’s Bourbon Chicken

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Maria Emmerich's Bourbon Chicken

Maria Emmerich

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dairy Free, Egg Free, Main Course, Nut Free, Poultry

Cuisine American, Asian

Servings 4 servings

Calories 495

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• ▢ 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
• ▢ ½ teaspoon Redmond Real salt
• ▢ ½ cup chicken bone broth (I used Kettle and Fire)
• ▢ 1/3 cup Natural Sweetener
• ▢ ¼ cup tomato sauce
• ▢ 1/3 cup tamari sauce or coconut aminos
• ▢ 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or coconut vinegar
• ▢ ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon fresh ginger grated, or more if you are like me and LOVE fresh ginger
• ▢ 1 clove garlic smashed to a paste

OPTIONAL:

• ▢ Scallions sliced on the diagonal, for garnish
• ▢ Sesame seeds for garnish
• ▢ 1 batch Zero-Carb Fried Rice for serving (optional), or Fried Cauliflower Rice

Instructions

 

• Heat the oil in a large wok or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Season well on all sides with the salt.
• Place the chicken in the wok and stir-fry on all sides until light golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside. Add the broth, sweetener, tomato sauce, coconut aminos, vinegar, red pepper flakes, ginger, and garlic to the wok and whisk to combine. Simmer until reduced and thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Return the chicken to the wok and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, until the sauce is thickened and the chicken is warmed through. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds and serve over fried rice, if desired.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, place in a lightly greased skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 495 | Fat: 32g | Protein: 44g | Carbohydrates: 5g | Fiber: 3g | P:E Ratio: 1.3

TESTIMONY OF THE DAY

“I started to gain weight after high school. I got married and had 2 boys. After my second child I was finally diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. I tried and tried to lose weight. I always blamed it on my thyroid. At 270 pounds I had gastric bypass 16 years ago. 10 years ago I was the first person after having gastric bypass to be able to donate part of my liver to my then 12 year old niece. The trauma from the donation took its toll on my body and I ended up getting fibromyalgia. I slowly started to pack on my weight again. I had gained 50 pounds back from before the donation.     

January 1st 2017 I decided to go keto. The first year I did it all wrong! I lost weight but very slow. I started being honest with myself about being a food addict. I do not “cheat” on this lifestyle. I can NOT just have one small slice of cake at a party. If I do I know that all my cravings for sugar will start all over again. I was feeling very overwhelmed because I knew that keto was a great lifestyle but my weight loss totally stalled and I didn’t know what to do.  I also found out that I’m post Menopausal. So I have Hashimoto’s, fibromyalgia and I’m post menopausal! I felt like I was doomed!! 

 Then I heard about Maria Emmerich! Wow everything changed!

 I read your keto book (Keto: The Complete Guide to Success on the Ketogenic Diet). I started all the supplements for hypothyroidism. I stopped all the extra fat that I was adding into my diet. I weight melted off and I feel great!! I’m smaller than I’ve ever been. I didn’t know that I could be less than 120 pounds. I never even let myself dream of being this small. I’m never going back!

My husband started your keto just a couple of months ago and he has now lost 30 pounds and feeling great! Thank you Maria for all your knowledge. I’m forever grateful!” Melissa Goleno

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