If you’re looking for a fast, flavorful dinner that fits a low-carb or keto lifestyle, this Chicken and mushroom stir-fry delivers. It’s savory, umami-rich, and ready in about 20 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights. Below you’ll find a simple ingredient list, step-by-step instructions, tips for best results, and a detailed nutritional breakdown emphasizing carbs, fiber, sugar alcohols (if you use an optional sweetener), and net carbs.

Yield: 4 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 12 oz (340 g) cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tbsp avocado oil (or neutral oil) for cooking
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil for flavor
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 6 g)
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced (about 6 g)
• 3 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced (white + green parts)
• 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce (use low-sodium tamari to reduce salt)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Optional: 1 tsp erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (for a touch of balance) — note: this introduces sugar alcohols (erythritol ~4 g per tsp)

Instructions

1. Prep the ingredients: slice chicken thinly against the grain, clean and slice mushrooms, mince garlic and ginger, and slice green onions.
2. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Add the chicken in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and sear until just cooked through and lightly golden, about 3–4 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.
4. Add a splash more oil if needed and add mushrooms. Sauté until they release moisture and begin to brown, about 4–5 minutes.
5. Add garlic and ginger to the mushrooms and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
6. Return chicken to the pan. Stir in tamari, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. If using erythritol/monk fruit, add it now.
7. Cook 1–2 minutes more until everything is heated through and sauce is slightly reduced. Stir in green onion whites (reserve green tops for garnish).
8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt/pepper as needed. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onion tops to serve.

Serving suggestions

• Serve alone for a very low-carb option, or over cauliflower rice (adds ~3 g net carbs per 1-cup serving) for a more substantial plate.
• Add leafy greens like baby bok choy or spinach in the last 1–2 minutes for extra veg without many carbs.

Tips for success

• Slice the chicken thinly for quick, even cooking.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan—browning improves flavor.
• Use tamari for gluten-free; choose low-sodium versions if watching salt.
• For more fat/calories (keto bulking), add extra sesame oil or top with chopped macadamia nuts.

Nutrition (estimated per serving)
Nutrition estimates are for the recipe as written (no cauliflower rice), divided into 4 servings. These are approximate values calculated from common ingredient databases and should be used as a guideline.

Per serving (standard recipe, without optional sweetener)

• Calories: ~294 kcal
• Protein: ~39 g
• Fat: ~12.5 g
• Total carbohydrates: ~6.0 g
• Dietary fiber: ~1.5 g
• Sugar alcohols: 0 g
• Net carbs (total carbs − fiber − sugar alcohols): ~4.5 g

Per serving (if you add 1 tsp erythritol to the whole recipe—sugar alcohol present)

• Calories: ~294 kcal (erythritol adds negligible calories)
• Protein: ~39 g
• Fat: ~12.5 g
• Total carbohydrates: ~6.0 g
• Dietary fiber: ~1.5 g
• Sugar alcohols (erythritol): ~1.0 g
• Net carbs (total carbs − fiber − sugar alcohols): ~3.5 g

Notes on the nutrition

• Chicken contributes virtually no carbs and is the primary protein source.
• Mushrooms, green onions, and aromatics supply most of the carbohydrates and fiber.
• Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that does not raise blood glucose for most people; many low-carb calculators subtract erythritol fully when calculating net carbs (hence the lower net-carb number if used).
• Net carbs are calculated here as: total carbs − fiber − sugar alcohols (when applicable). Different people and apps may treat sugar alcohols differently—if in doubt, follow your personal carb-counting rules.

Why this Chicken and mushroom stir-fry is keto/low-carb friendly

• Low net carbs per serving (~4–5 g without sweetener) make it easy to fit into most ketogenic or low-carb meal plans.
• High protein and moderate fat help keep you satisfied.
• Flexible: add more healthy fats or low-carb sides (cauliflower rice, leafy greens) to meet macro targets.

Storage

• Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.
• Freeze cooked portions for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.

Final thought
This Chicken and mushroom stir-fry is a speedy, savory weeknight solution that punches way above its weight in flavor while staying friendly to keto and low-carb diets. With a handful of pantry staples and minimal prep, you’ll have a satisfying, nutrient-dense dinner on the table in 20 minutes.