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Teriyaki Chicken (Whole30)

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 01/01/20 Updated: 05/11/22
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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.

Spooning sauce over the teriyaki chicken

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
Ingredients to make the recipe

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.
Teriyaki chicken cooking in a pan

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.

Chopsticks in the teriyaki chicken

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.
Teriyaki served in a white bowl with rice and vegetables

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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Spooning sauce over the teriyaki chicken
5 from 4 votes

Teriyaki Chicken (Whole30)

Prep:5 minutes
Cook:5 minutes
Total:10 minutes
A Whole30 compliant teriyaki chicken recipe made in about 10 minutes with only 6 ingredients. Quick and easy Asian takeout dinner inspiration!
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4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons Coconut Aminos Teriyaki Sauce or Gingery Lime Coconut Aminos half a bottle, See Note
  • 1/2 tablespoon arrowroot powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or refined coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 pound chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the arrowroot powder, coconut aminos, and sesame oil.
  • Season the chicken pieces with plenty of salt.
  • 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.
  • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Remove the chicken and garlic from the pan and set to one side.
  • 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).
  • Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat over a med heat, not more than about 30-60 seconds.
  • Serve over cauliflower rice with sesame seeds and broccoli.

Notes

For The Coconut Aminos
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 recipe. Simply pour over about half the bottle to your stir-fried chicken and toss to coat, adding more as desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 276kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 36g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 109mg, Sodium: 876mg, Potassium: 629mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 51IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 7g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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  1. Sonia Fuschetto says

    Posted on 11/26/21 at 10:33 pm

    I always eat on the saltier side, I know it’s bad, but this recipe was more than I use to eat my food salt level

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 11/29/21 at 10:07 pm

      We’re sorry you found this recipe too salty, Sonia. Hope you’d give it another try with less salt. You can always add more, but you can never take it out!5 stars

      Reply
  2. Erin says

    Posted on 10/11/21 at 1:35 pm

    If you use the coconut aminos teriyaki sauce, do you omit arrowroot and sesame oil?

    Thank you! Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 10/14/21 at 8:45 pm

      Nope, you’ll use them all!5 stars

      Reply
  3. Kat says

    Posted on 2/6/21 at 12:12 am

    Super yummy!Wanted to eat something different a few weeks into Whole30. It turned out to be a hit with the entire family. Served it with broccoli and cauliflower rice for my hubby and me and rice ramen for my kids.5 stars

    Reply
  4. Allison says

    Posted on 6/14/20 at 2:44 pm

    So easy and so tasty! This one really hit the spot after I got in a rut with whole30. This one will be added to the list of recipes I will use even after whole30. I used regular coconut aminos and added bell peppers5 stars

    Reply
    • Amelia Camurati says

      Posted on 9/30/20 at 11:57 am

      Glad you enjoyed it, Allison!

      Reply

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