Whole30 Mini Chicken Pao
Elevate your snacking game with these flavorful and nutritious Whole30 Mini Chicken Paos! Made with lean ground chicken, coconut aminos, and aromatic hints of garlic and ginger, these bite-sized delights are wrapped in tender, blanched cabbage leaves for a gluten-free, low-carb twist. Packed with grated carrots, green onions, and fresh cilantro, each roll bursts with wholesome ingredients and bold Asian-inspired flavors. Steamed until perfectly cooked, these healthy little bundles make an excellent appetizer, snack, or light meal. Ready in under an hour and compliant with Whole30 guidelines, they’re a guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t skimp on taste. Perfect for meal prepping or entertaining, these protein-packed chicken paos are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken breast
- 12 large leaves Cabbage leaves
- 2 tablespoons Coconut amino
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 1 medium Carrot
- 4 pieces Green onions
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Cilantro
Instructions
Begin by preparing your ingredients. Mince the garlic and ginger, finely chop the green onions and cilantro, and grate the carrot.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken with coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, grated carrot, chopped green onions (save some for garnish), sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well-incorporated.
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Carefully peel off 12 large cabbage leaves. Blanch them in the boiling water for about 1 minute until they become pliable, then quickly transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Pat dry each leaf with a paper towel.
Place a heaping tablespoon of the chicken mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf. Fold the edges over the filling to form a compact roll.
Preheat a steamer over medium heat. Arrange the mini chicken paos in the steamer basket, ensuring they do not touch.
Steam the chicken paos for 18-20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Once cooked, transfer them to a serving plate, garnish with reserved green onions and chopped cilantro.
Serve warm and enjoy your Whole30 Mini Chicken Paos as a healthy snack or appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1136 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.8 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 3450 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.0 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.5 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.4 g | ||
| Protein | 142.7 g | 285% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 624 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 3751 mg | 80% | |
*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.
