Whole30 Honey Chicken
Satisfy your cravings with this irresistible Whole30 Honey Chicken, a healthy twist on a classic favorite that’s completely refined sugar-free! This recipe swaps traditional honey for a naturally sweet and luscious date-based sauce, blended with coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and garlic for a robust, savory-sweet balance. Tender, juicy chicken thighs are pan-seared to golden perfection, then glazed in the rich, glossy sauce that thickens beautifully as it cooks. Topped with crunchy sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this dish is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep. Ready in under 40 minutes, this paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and Whole30-approved recipe is packed with flavor and nourishing ingredients. Serve it over cauliflower rice or alongside your favorite veggies for a complete, guilt-free feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 6 pieces Medjool dates
- 0.25 cup Coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
Instructions
Begin by removing the pits from the Medjool dates and placing the dates in a small bowl with warm water. Let them soak for about 10 minutes to soften.
While the dates are soaking, cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
In a blender or food processor, combine the softened dates (drained), coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Blend until you have a smooth sauce.
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the date-based sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
Continue cooking, allowing the sauce to thicken, for another 3 to 5 minutes while occasionally stirring.
Once the sauce is thick and the chicken is glazed, remove from heat.
Serve the chicken hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.9 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.9 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 567 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 2653 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.6 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 108.5 g | ||
| Protein | 121.6 g | 243% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2214 mg | 47% | |
*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.
