Paleo Dragon Chicken
Transform your dinner routine with Paleo Dragon Chicken, a fiery yet perfectly balanced dish that’s both healthy and indulgent. This gluten-free masterpiece features tender, juicy chicken thighs coated in a sticky, flavorful sauce made from coconut aminos, honey, apple cider vinegar, and aromatic ginger and garlic. Infused with a fiery kick from red pepper flakes, the sauce thickens beautifully with arrowroot powder for a glossy finish. Sautéed to perfection and garnished with vibrant green onions and nutty sesame seeds, this paleo-friendly recipe showcases bold Asian-inspired flavors while being completely dairy-free and refined sugar-free. Ready in under 45 minutes, Paleo Dragon Chicken is ideal for busy weeknights, and it pairs beautifully with cauliflower rice or a crisp green salad to complete your wholesome meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.25 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
In a medium bowl, combine coconut aminos, honey, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to create a sauce.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes per side.
Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, pour in the sauce mixture and bring it to a simmer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
In a small bowl, mix arrowroot powder with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
Slowly add the slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, toss to coat with the sauce, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to ensure the chicken is heated through.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy Paleo Dragon Chicken as a standalone dish or pair it with cauliflower rice or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.2 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 567 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 2655 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.4 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.9 g | ||
| Protein | 121.0 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1259 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.
