Keto Chinese Recipes (2024)

One of the major types of recipes people ask me about is Low Carb or Keto Chinese Recipes, and I get it. When you think about Chinese food, what are the first things you think of? Rice? Noodles? Well, I have good news, there’s actually lots of low carb / keto Chinese recipes out there! In this article, I round up a bunch of them including chicken, beef, vegetables, soup, and more!

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Keto Chinese Chicken Recipes

I always like to jump straight to the point. And by ‘point’ this time, I mean chicken! Other meats are awesome too, but chicken is so popular, common, and easy to cook. In this section, I have sweet and sour chicken, cashew chicken, orange chicken, sesame chicken, and more!

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Keto Breaded Sweet and Sour Chicken

Keto Sweet and Sour Chicken

Keto Kung Pao Chicken

Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken

Keto General Tso’s Chicken

Spicy Jalapeño Chicken Stir Fry

Keto Chicken Stir Fry

Easy Orange Chicken Stir-Fry

Instant Pot Keto Orange Chicken

Keto Chicken Egg Foo Young

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Easy Keto Cashew Chicken

Sesame Ginger Cashew Chicken

Keto Sesame Chicken

Taiwanese Three Cup Chicken (aka 三杯鷄)

Chinese Shredded Chicken and Cucumber Salad

Keto Chinese Beef Recipes

Beef and steak recipes are also one of my favorites! Second popular meat in the States, and some of the most delicious dishes. In this section we have beef broccoli, mongolian beef, sesame beef, and authentic beef recipe like my Taiwanese Braised Beef!

Easy Broccoli Beef Stir Fry

Clear Broth Braised Beef

30 Minute Beef Stir Fry

Keto Beef and Broccoli

Broccoli and Beef Chinese Stir Fry

Keto Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Taiwanese Braised Beef (Hong Shao Niu Rou 紅燒牛肉)

15-minute Keto Asian Beef Bowl

Keto Crispy Sesame Beef

Keto Mongolian Beef

Keto Pepper Steak

Keto Chinese Pork Recipes

The other white meat – Pork! Chinese recipes often times call for pork. It is a lot more common in dishes than I find here in the States, and I don’t see why because pork is so delicious! In this section we have twice cooked pork, pork stir fries, char siu and more!

Twice Cooked Pork 回鍋肉

Keto Chinese BBQ Pork – Char Siu

Keto Sweet and Sour Pork

Keto Pork Stir Fry

Keto Pork Lettuce Wraps

Keto Chinese Duck Recipes

I absolutely love duck meat. Fun fact – my mom actually likes to eat duck meat more than chicken meat! The meat is a lot more flavorful than your regular chicken, so I can see why!

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Chinese Rotisserie Duck

Orange and Sage Glazed Duck Breast

Citrus Duck Roast with Crispy Skin (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

Low Carb Sticky Sweet Duck Breast And Green Beans

Keto Chinese Seafood Recipes

Ok, enough with all the meat, you might be thinking. No problem! How about seafood? In this section, there are so many types of seafood recipes – shrimp, salmon, squid, and more!

Chinese Seafood Stir Fry with Shrimp and Squid

Chinese Shrimp and Onion Stir Fry

Chinese Stir Fry Shrimp with Eggs (蝦仁炒蛋)

Chinese Stir Fry Shrimp with Eggs and Basil

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Ginger-Lime Salmon

Oven Baked Chinese Salmon

Keto Steamed Ginger Scallion Fish

Low-Carb General Tso’s Shrimp and Broccoli

Keto Chinese Soup Recipes

Warm up that belly with some soup! These Chinese soups are a great addition as a starter, side, or if you like to have soup as your meal!

Tomato Egg Drop Soup 番茄蛋花湯

Easy Egg Drop Soup

Keto Wonton Soup

Keto Hot and Sour Soup

Instant Pot Hot and Sour Soup

Keto Chinese Veggies Recipes

Don’t forget the veggies! These are all the veggies that you can cook as a side! Of course if you want a meatless meal you can also try any of these.

Easy Stir Fried Shanghai Bok Choy with Garlic

Simple Chinese Stir Fry Cabbage with Dried Shrimp (Paleo, Gluten Free, Keto)

Chinese Watercress With Garlic Stir Fry 西洋菜 (Paleo, Keto, Plant-Based, Vegan)

Stir Fry Napa Cabbage with Dried Shrimp

Simple Mushroom and Celery Stir Fry

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Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

Stir Fry Cabbage with Sichuan Peppercorn (Paleo, Whole30, Vegan, Keto, Plant-Based)

Chinese Spicy Pickled Cucumbers

Spinach Stir Fry with Garlic

Stir Fry Asparagus with Garlic

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Chinese Garlic Green Beans

Chinese Spicy Green Beans

Chinese Eggs and Tomatoes

Ginger Garlic Bok Choy Stir Fry

Broccoli Stir Fry with Garlic

Keto Chinese Rice and Noodles

What?! Rice and Noodles aren’t keto! While that is normally true, these keto versions are just as good as the real thing – and much healthier than the real thing!

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Spaghetti Squash Fried Rice

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Keto Pork Fried Rice

Keto Chinese Noodle Salad with Low Carb Palmini Pasta

Keto Chicken Chow Mein

Keto Chinese Appetizers

Can’t forget these popular delicious apps and starters! You can eat them like a side, or a meal, or a starter as long as you’re doing your counting of carbs correctly.

Keto Spring Rolls

Keto Dumplings

Keto Egg Rolls

Keto Pork Shumai

Keto Potstickers

Allrighty! That’s quite a list, but I know I didn’t cover 100% of delicious Chinese recipes out there. So please tell me! What am I missing?? Let me know by leaving a comment!

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FAQs

What Chinese dish has the least amount of carbs? ›

Chinese buffets often feature boiled or steamed shrimp, crawfish, or crab legs. These seafood options are completely free of carbs while being rich in protein. Paired with steamed or stir-fried vegetables, they can help you stay keto at a Chinese buffet.

What is keto diet in Chinese? ›

Translations of keto diet

in Chinese (Traditional) 生酮飲食(通過攝入高蛋白高脂肪低碳水的食物進行減重的飲食方法)…

Why is Chinese food so high in carbs? ›

Most Chinese meals are served with a side of refined carbs, whether that's white rice or noodles like lo mein or chow fun. Scallion and moo shu pancakes are also made with refined all-purpose white flour.

Can you eat chow mein on keto? ›

Rice: Packed with carbs, any type of rice is hard to fit into a keto diet. Many Chinese restaurants offer cauliflower rice as an alternative; it's tasty, healthy, and low in carbs! Noodles: Containing a similar amount of carbs as rice, noodles and chow mein are a keto no-go.

Can I eat dumplings on keto? ›

The answer is yes and no. A traditional dumpling can have over 15g of net carbs, so traditional dumplings are out on the keto diet. However, this recipe has half the carbs of a traditional dumpling and is 100% gluten free.

What has less carbs than rice? ›

Cauliflower Rice

Cauliflower rice is undoubtedly one of the most popular low calorie and low carb rice substitutes thanks to its similar look and texture to white rice.

What is 100% keto? ›

The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, moderate-protein and very low-carbohydrate diet. Carbohydrates are the body's preferred source of energy, but on a strict ketogenic diet, about 5% to 10% of energy intake is from carbohydrates. The reduction of carbohydrates puts the body into a metabolic state called ketosis.

What is dirty keto? ›

In essence, dirty keto is a variation of the keto diet (a high fat, moderate protein, low carb diet) that allows you to consume whatever you want as long as it meets your macro goals. While it still reduces carb intake, it does not pay attention to the nutritional value of the fats and protein consumed.

What foods are banned on keto diet? ›

- Grains: Rice, wheat, oats, barley, rye, quinoa, buckwheat, etc. - Starchy Vegetables: Potatoes, peas, sweet potatoes, yams, corn, cassava, artichoke, etc. - Refined Carbs: Bread, pasta, pastries, tortilla, sandwich, etc. Due to the high-carb content of these food items, they are not keto-friendly.

What is the most unhealthy Chinese food? ›

Worst: General Tso's Chicken

One order clocks in at around 1,500 calories and 88 grams of fat, and it delivers more sodium than you should get in a day. Other fried dishes to watch out for: sesame, orange, and sweet and sour chicken.

What is the most eaten carb in the world? ›

Cereals and root crops constitute the 'starchy staples' in the human diet and as such are the primary source of dietary carbohydrate throughout the world.

Can you have miso soup on keto? ›

Yes, miso soup is keto-friendly! Miso soup, apart from being quite low in calories, is also an incredibly low-carb soup. Depending on the brand you purchase the soup from or the recipe you use, a full serving of miso soup (a cup) contains less than 8 grams of net carbohydrates.

Is Chinese lo mein high in carbs? ›

Lo Mein (1 cup) contains 35g total carbs, 32g net carbs, 12.1g fat, 14.7g protein, and 310 calories.

What Indian dishes are keto? ›

Just a few Indian dishes containing Keto-friendly proteins include tandoori chicken/fish/shrimp, chicken ginger kabob, seekh kabab, and lamb chops. In general, meats that are not accompanied by sauce are a safe bet.

Are Chinese chicken wings keto friendly? ›

Baked Whole30 Crispy Chinese Chicken Wings are Paleo, Whole30, and Keto friendly with Chinese dry spice rub. These Chinese chicken wings are easy to make and low carb delicious!

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