General Tso’s Meatballs (Low Carb & Gluten Free)

Name: General Tso’s Meatballs (Low Carb & Gluten Free)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey or chicken; 2 tablespoons minced ginger; 1/4 cup scallions, chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 cup almond flour; 1 egg; light flavored oil for frying; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (unseasoned and sugar free); 3 tablespoons soy sauce (tamari based for GF, or coconut aminos for Paleo); 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons sugar substitute (I like Swerve for keto, honey for Paleo); 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (or arrowroot powder); 4 – 5 small dried chilies, seeded and chopped (or 1 tablespoon of crushed red pepper flakes)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

These keto General Tso's Meatballs have all of the flavors and textures of the classic Chinese takeout favorite! Low carb and gluten free, there are also Paleo substitutions available.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:28:06 GMT