Paleo Chicken Teriyaki
Elevate your dinner game with this irresistible Paleo Chicken Teriyaki, a healthy twist on a beloved takeout favorite. Packed with tender, bite-sized chicken breasts, this recipe features a homemade teriyaki sauce crafted from coconut aminos, honey, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and garlic—designed to be entirely grain-free and gluten-free. Thickened naturally with tapioca starch, the sauce offers a glossy, indulgent finish without compromising on Paleo-friendly goodness. Quick and easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for a burst of flavor and color, it pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice to round off a wholesome, nutrient-rich meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, honey, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil until well combined.
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.
In a small bowl, mix the tapioca starch with the water to create a slurry.
Add the slurry to the skillet, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the chicken with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve the Paleo Chicken Teriyaki warm, ideally with a side of steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.4 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 578 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 2646 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.1 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.2 g | ||
| Protein | 213.8 g | 428% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1916 mg | 41% | |
*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.
