Whole30 Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli

4.77 from 17 votes

This Whole30 teriyaki chicken and broccoli is an easy and healthy dinner that is full of flavour. With the most delcious Japanese inspired sauce this recipe is also gluten free and paleo.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Japanese

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose

Servings:

Calories: 360kcal

Author: Dr. Erin Carter

Equipment

Vitamix blender

Ingredients

Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients

1 cup coconut aminos
1 piece of fresh ginger, 2cm x 2cm, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 teaspoon tapioca starch
1 clove garlic, minced (or sub 1 teaspoon garlic infused olive oil)
7 dates

Chicken Ingredients

2-3 chicken breasts, diced
3 tablespoon avocado oil or coconut oil
5 cups broccoli

Instructions

Sauce Directions

Place all the ingredients into your Vitamix or other high speed blender and blend well until smooth.

Chicken and Broccoli Directions

Place a large pan on the stove on medium heat and add the oil.
Add the diced chicken breasts and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until the chicken is fully cooked.
Add the broccoli to the pan.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli and stir until combined.
Turn down the heat and simmer for another ~10 minutes, stirring frequently until the broccoli is the consistency you desire.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables such as bell peppers or carrots to this dish.
You can double the sauce and save some for later.
Nutritional values are estimates and will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use.

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