Whole30 Peanut Chicken
Satisfy your cravings with this flavorful Whole30 Peanut Chicken, a healthy take on a classic favorite! Tender strips of chicken breast are seasoned and pan-seared to perfection, then bathed in a rich, creamy almond butter sauce infused with garlic, ginger, coconut aminos, and a zesty splash of lime juice. Brightly colored vegetables like red bell pepper and julienned carrot add a vibrant crunch, while fresh cilantro, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds provide the perfect garnish. This dish is dairy-free, gluten-free, and peanut-free, making it a compliant option for those following the Whole30 program. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner and pairs beautifully with cauliflower rice or a crisp green salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 0.5 cup almond butter
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and season with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add coconut oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned chicken strips to the skillet. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté briefly until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in almond butter, coconut aminos, lime juice, and chicken broth. Stir until the almond butter is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth.
Add sliced red bell pepper and julienned carrot to the sauce, cooking for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together until the chicken is well coated in the sauce and heated through.
Garnish with chopped green onions, cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Serve hot, and enjoy your Whole30 Peanut Chicken with a side of cauliflower rice or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2213 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.8 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 373 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 3934 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.6 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.3 g | ||
| Protein | 182.9 g | 366% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 908 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 2972 mg | 63% | |
*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.
