Paleo Quick and Easy Chicken Stir-Fry
Savor the vibrant flavors of this Paleo Quick and Easy Chicken Stir-Fry, a light and nutritious dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes! Perfect for clean-eating enthusiasts, this recipe swaps traditional soy sauce for coconut aminos, offering a gluten-free, soy-free twist packed with umami goodness. Tender chicken breast is stir-fried alongside an array of colorful veggies like broccoli, red bell pepper, and carrot, infused with the bold aromatics of fresh garlic and ginger. Cooked in heart-healthy olive oil and finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this dish delivers a wholesome, crowd-pleasing meal that's ideal for busy weeknights. Serve it as-is or pair with cauliflower rice for an entirely Paleo-friendly feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 large carrot
- 1 small onion
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Begin by slicing the chicken breast into thin strips and set aside.
Mince the garlic and finely grate the ginger.
Cut the red bell pepper into thin strips, slice the onion, and julienne the carrot.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken strips, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the onion, red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
Add the coconut aminos and toss everything together to mix well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1158 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.4 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 3585 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.3 g | ||
| Protein | 138.5 g | 277% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1992 mg | 42% | |
*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.
