Teriyaki Chicken (Whole30)

This Whole30 teriyaki chicken is a delicious Japanese takeout inspired recipe made with only 6 ingredients! Naturally sweet and healthy, thanks to coconut aminos, it only takes about 10 minutes to make, so it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Gluten-free, paleo.

Why This Recipe Is So Good

• It’s so easy and quick to make this tasty dinner. It’s ready on the table in just 10 minutes!
• If you are craving takeaway, this is a great homemade and healthy version of one of your favorites.
• It’s Whole30, low carb, dairy, and gluten free, and only contains natural sugars.

Ingredients

You only need 6 ingredients to make this delicious Whole30 teriyaki chicken!

• Coconut Aminos Teriyaki Sauce or Gingery Lime Coconut Aminos
• Arrowroot powder
• Sesame oil
• Avocado oil
• Chicken breasts
• Garlic cloves

How to Make It

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the arrowroot powder, coconut aminos, and sesame oil.
2. Season the chicken pieces with plenty of salt.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet until shimmering. Add the chicken pieces and stir fry in oil over medium-high heat until chicken is opaque and golden in spots, about 2 minutes.
4. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Remove the chicken and garlic from the pan and set to one side.
5. Add the sauce to the pan and cook over a medium heat until thickened (a spatula scraped across will keep the pan clean in that spot for a while).
6. Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat over a medium heat, not more than about 30-60 seconds.

Serving Suggestions

To keep this meal Whole30 and low carb, I like to serve this with a side of cauliflower rice and steamed broccoli to make this a real hearty meal. If you are not following Whole30 you can, of course, serve it with rice and add whatever veggie side you like.

What are the Best Coconut Aminos to Use in This Recipe?

For this Chicken Teriyaki recipe, you can either use Coconut Aminos Teriyaki Sauce or Gingery Lime Coconut Aminos. Both of these sauces really add flavor to the finished dish. You can also use regular coconut aminos, but it will have a little less flavor.

You can also try this Whole30 Teriyaki Sauce. If you do that, omit the arrowroot powder and sesame oil from the recipe. Simply pour over about half the bottle to your stir-fried chicken and toss to coat, adding more as desired.

Quicker Than Takeout Chicken Teriyaki!

I love how easy and quick this chicken dish is to make and it is loaded with flavor! It takes less time to make than ordering from a takeout and a lot cheaper to boot! I can’t wait for you guys to try this!

Chef’s Tips

• Use good quality chicken breast for this recipe, preferably organic/free run if you can.
• Allow the sauce to thicken before adding the chicken. Check if it’s ready by running a spatula across the pan and it should stay clean in that spot for a while.
• Serve this dish as soon as it is ready. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated on the stovetop or in a microwave.

More Whole30 Chicken Recipes

• Whole30 Chicken Curry
• Whole30 Chicken Nuggets
• Chicken Thighs with a Raspberry Balsamic Sauce
• Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad

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