Paleo Chicken in Brown Sauce
Savor the bold flavors of Paleo Chicken in Brown Sauce, a wholesome and delicious recipe that's perfect for anyone following a paleo lifestyle or seeking healthier meal options. This dish features tender, golden-brown chicken thighs simmered in a rich, savory sauce made with coconut aminos, chicken broth, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a touch of fish sauce, the recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Thickened with arrowroot starch for a gluten-free finish, the sauce beautifully coats the chicken for a satisfying bite in every forkful. Garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, this dish is not only a flavor-packed main course but also an aesthetically pleasing addition to your dinner table. Ready in just 30 minutes, Paleo Chicken in Brown Sauce is an easy, nutritious recipe that combines convenience with gourmet appeal—ideal for busy weeknights!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.25 cup coconut aminos
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot starch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by patting the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season them evenly on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs to the skillet.
Cook the chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the coconut aminos, chicken broth, fish sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Stir the ingredients together and bring the mixture to a simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the arrowroot starch with 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry.
Once the sauce is simmering, slowly add the arrowroot slurry to the skillet while continuously stirring. This will thicken the sauce.
Return the cooked chicken thighs to the skillet and coat them with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve the paleo chicken in brown sauce warm, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1343 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.1 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 4143 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.8 g | ||
| Protein | 109.5 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1287 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
