This is the best Whole30 chicken stir fry recipe! With the perfect homemade stir fry sauce that is slightly sweet with hints of ginger and just a little spice you will love how easy it is to make. This healthy stir fry is also paleo and gluten free.
Why you will love this recipe:
- This paleo chicken stir fry is bursting with flavour and is so tasty!
- It's a one pan mean so it's really simple and easy to make.
- This meal is ready in under 30 minutes!
- The homemade Whole30 stir fry sauce on this recipe has the most incredible flavour with hints of ginger and natural sweetness from dates.
- It makes great leftovers so is the perfect meal prep meal.
- It's really versatile - change up the vegetables to give it a different flavour.
- Besides being Whole30 compliant this stir fry is also healthy, paleo, gluten free, and dairy free!
- It has no added sugar and is sweetened naturally with dates.
Key ingredients and substitutions:
- Coconut aminos - this is a great soy sauce substitute that has a natural sweetness and saltiness to help give the stir fry sauce the most incredible flavour.
- Fresh ginger - ginger adds a delicious flavour to the sauce on this dish. Plus it's so healthy!
- Crushed chili flakes - these add just a bit of spicy flavour to this recipe. But don't worry, this recipe isn't too spicy!
- Dates - date are used to give the paleo stir fry sauce on this recipe sweetness, without actually using any sugar!
- Chicken breasts - this stir fry is made with chicken which is a healthy protein. I recommend using boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and if you can, use pasture raised chicken.
- Carrots, broccoli and sweet bell peppers - this recipe is packed with fresh, healthy vegetables but you can easily switch up the vegetables in this recipe to give it a different flavour and make it your own.
How to make this recipe:
Step one:
First make the sauce by putting all the ingredients into your high speed blender and blending well until smooth.
Step two:
Then add the coconut oil to a large pan on medium heat and let it melt. Once melted add the cut chicken breasts and cook for 8-10 minutes, until cooked.
Step three:
Next add the chopped carrots to the pan and cook for a few extra minutes.
Step four:
Then add the chopped broccoli and cook for another few minutes.
Step five:
Last, add the chopped bell peppers and the sauce and stir everything well to combine. Cook it all together for an extra 5-10 minutes, until the vegetables have the tenderness you like.
Chef's tips:
- This recipe makes great leftovers and stores well in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
- This stir fryer is delicious served over cauliflower rice or sweet potato rice.
- If you are not on a Whole30 or paleo diet serve this gluten free stir fryer over white rice or brown rice.
Variations and add ins:
- For a spicier sauce you can add an extra 1/2 teaspoon crushed chili flakes.
- For a thicker sauce, add 1-2 more teaspoon of tapioca flour.
- If you aren’t on the Whole30 or paleo diet you can use corn starch instead of tapioca flour.
- Feel free to add different vegetables to give this dish a different flavour
- If you aren’t on the Whole30 or paleo diets feel free to sub soy sauce for coconut aminos.
How to serve:
This stir fry is delicious served as is, but you could also serve it over cauliflower rice, sweet potato rice or over veggie noodles such as zucchini noodles, carrot noodles or sweet potato noodles. You could also top it with cashews or sesame seeds for a little added crunch and texture.
How to store:
Store any leftover stir fry in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Frequently asked questions:
Soy sauce is not Whole30 approved. The Whole30 program doesn't allow any soy. However, coconut aminos makes a great soy sauce substitute, and it is Whole30 approved.
You do cook the chicken first when making a chicken stir fry. Once you cook the chicken you then add the fresh, chopped vegetables and cook everything together until the vegetables are tender.
The secret to a good stir fry is using a delicious stir fry sauce. You can either make your own stir fry sauce, or use a store bought one. The sauce will add both moisture and flavour to the stir fry which makes it taste so good.
Other Whole30 recipes you will love:
- Whole30 Teriyaki Chicken
- Whole30 Shepherd's Pie
- Whole30 Chicken Wings
- Whole30 Spinach and Artichoke Dip
- Whole30 Beef Curry Stew
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Whole30 Chicken Stir Fry
Equipment
Ingredients
Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups coconut aminos
- 1 1 inch x 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped (or 1 teaspoon ginger powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed chili flakes (or more if you want it a little spicier)
- 1 teaspoon tapioca flour (if you want a thicker sauce add 1-2 more tsp)
- 1 clove garlic, crushed (or more to taste)
- 8 dates
Stir Fry Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon coconut oil
- 3 chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 cups chopped carrots
- 4 cups chopped broccoli
- 2 sweet bell peppers, chopped
Instructions
- Make the sauce by placing all the ingredients into your high speed blender and blend well until smooth. Then set the sauce aside.
- Place a large pan on the stove on medium heat and add the coconut oil. Let the coconut oil melt and once the oil has melted, add the chopped chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning the chicken every couple minutes until all sides are cooked.
- Add the chopped carrots and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chopped broccoli and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chopped peppers and the sauce and stir everything well to combine. Cover the pan and let it simmer for another 5-10 minutes, until the vegetables are the texture you like.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier sauce you can add an extra 1/2 teaspoon crushed chili flakes.
- For a thicker sauce, add 1-2 more teaspoon of tapioca flour.
- Feel free to add different vegetables to give this dish a different flavour.
- If you aren't on the Whole30 or paleo diets feel free to sub soy sauce for coconut aminos.
- If you aren't on the Whole30 or paleo diet you can use corn starch instead of tapioca flour.
Kristie
YUM! So good!