Paleo Sesame Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot flour
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
For the Sauce
- 3/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
- 3 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- 3 tablespoon honey optional, omit for Whole30
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, plus more for serving
- thinly sliced green onions (optional for serving)
Optional Serving Suggestions:
- prepared rice (brown rice or cauliflower)
- steamed broccolli
Instructions
Brown the Chicken:
- Cut chicken against the grain into thin strips. Place in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the arrowroot and toss to coat evenly.
- Heat the avocado oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet, spread out in a single layer if possible, and sear on all sides until cooked through and lightly golden, about 7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
- Meanwhile, whisk together the coconut aminos, fish sauce, toasted sesame oil, chicken broth, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, and honey (if using).
- Pour the sauce into the skillet used for the chicken and using a wooden spoon, scrape up as much of the browned bits on the bottom as possible. Continue to cook, stirring, until sauce has thickened and reduced, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in the toasted sesame seeds and the cooked chicken and toss until well-coated. Remove from heat.
Finish the Stir Fry:
- Garnish with scallions and additional sesame seeds, if desired. This dish goes great with steamed broccoli and/or cauliflower rice.