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Quick Paleo Chicken Stir Fry

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A fast, healthy, and flavorful paleo-friendly chicken stir fry perfect for busy weeknights, featuring juicy chicken, crisp veggies, and a savory coconut aminos sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 small carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 3 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot powder (optional)
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken into thin strips about 1/4 inch thick. Toss with 1 tsp arrowroot powder, a pinch of salt, and 1 tbsp coconut aminos. Marinate for 10 minutes if possible.
  2. Wash and slice the bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli florets, and carrot. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp coconut aminos, honey (if using), and about 1 tbsp water. Set aside.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  5. Add chicken strips in a single layer. Let sear without stirring for 2 minutes, then stir for 2-3 minutes until cooked through and lightly golden. Remove chicken to a plate.
  6. In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Add garlic and ginger, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Add broccoli and carrots, stir-fry for 2 minutes. Then add bell pepper and zucchini, cook for another 3 minutes until veggies are crisp-tender.
  8. Return chicken to the pan. Pour sauce over everything and toss well. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats chicken and veggies.
  9. Remove from heat, sprinkle with sliced green onions, adjust salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure chicken sears properly. Marinate chicken with arrowroot powder for tenderness and a silky sauce finish. Add nuts like cashews or almonds at the end for extra crunch if desired. Cook veggies in stages to keep them crisp-tender. Leftovers reheat best in a skillet to avoid soggy veggies.

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