Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Chinese Paleo Chicken and Broccoli stir-fry with tender chicken breasts. Serve with a bowl of steamed rice for gluten-free meal, cauliflower rice, or lightly sautéed zucchini noodles for low carb healthy dinner!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, thin sliced

  • 3 tablespoon coconut aminos

  • 2 1/2 teaspoon arrowroot powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon aged balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tablespoon chicken stock

  • 4 large garlic cloves

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger

  • 4 bulbs scallions, chopped and separate white + green parts

  • 10 oz broccoli florets, blanched

Directions

  • Thin slice chicken breasts to about 1/4 and 1/8 inch thin. Season with 1 tablespoon coconut aminos, 1 1/2 teaspoon arrowroot, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 tablespoon olive oil.

  • Mix well and set aside in the fridge while preparing other ingredients.

  • Stir 2 tablespoon coconut aminos, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon balsamic, 2 tablespoon chicken stock, and 1 teaspoon arrowroot until there are no lumps.

  • Prepare garlic, ginger, and scallions.

  • Hot water blanch or microwave broccoli florets for 1-2 minutes on high and set aside to cool/drain.

  • In a well-heated large stainless steel skillet or cast iron, add 1 1/2 tablespoon cooking oil. Sear the chicken breasts in one even layer in the skillet over medium-high heat without disturbing until they are in golden brown color (about 3-4 mins) then use a fish spatula to flip and sear the flip side. The chicken should be almost cooked through before setting them aside along with the pan juice and oil in the skillet.

  • Use the same skillet and add 1 1/2 tablespoon cooking oil, saute garlic, ginger, and white parts of scallions over medium heat until fragrant. Stir fry frequently to prevent them from burning (about 8-10 seconds).

  • Add chicken and broccoli florets to the skillet. Toss and stir the stir-fry sauce one more time before pouring it in the skillet.

  • Toss and coat the sauce over chicken and broccoli until the sauce is slightly thickened (about 8 -10 seconds).

  • Garnish with green parts of scallions and serve hot with cauliflower rice, steamed rice, or lightly sautéed zucchini noodles.