Whole30 Bourbon Chicken
Tender, juicy, and utterly savory, this Whole30 Bourbon Chicken is a healthy twist on the classic takeout favorite—without a drop of alcohol or added sweeteners! Made with bite-sized chicken thighs simmered in a luscious sauce of coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and unsweetened apple juice, it delivers a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and umami flavors. A touch of garlic, ginger, and onion powder adds depth, while a simple arrowroot slurry gives the sauce its irresistibly silky texture. Garnished with fresh green onions and nutty sesame seeds, this quick and easy 30-minute recipe is entirely gluten-free, dairy-free, and compliant with Whole30, paleo, and keto diets. Serve it over cauliflower rice or alongside steamed vegetables for a wholesome, restaurant-worthy dish packed with flavor and nutrition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup Coconut aminos
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened apple juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ginger powder
- 1 tablespoon Arrowroot powder
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 stalks Green onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
Start by prepping the chicken. Pat the boneless, skinless chicken thighs dry with paper towels and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, add chicken pieces and coat them with salt and black pepper evenly.
In a separate bowl, prepare the sauce by combining coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, unsweetened apple juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and ginger powder. Mix well and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken pieces and brown them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes. The goal is to just brown them, not cook through.
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken pieces in the skillet, stirring to coat well.
Reduce the heat to medium and let the chicken simmer in the sauce. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
In a small bowl, create a slurry by mixing arrowroot powder with cold water. Stir until smooth.
Add the arrowroot slurry into the skillet and continue to cook for an additional 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with sliced green onion and sesame seeds.
Serve the Whole30 Bourbon Chicken hot, optionally on a bed of cauliflower rice or alongside steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.6 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 179 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 908 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 44.9 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 483 mg | 10% | |
*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.
