Teriyaki Chicken (Whole30)
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.
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
- 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 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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Teriyaki Chicken (Whole30)
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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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
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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
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!
If you use the coconut aminos teriyaki sauce, do you omit arrowroot and sesame oil?
Thank you! Can’t wait to try!
Nope, you’ll use them all!
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.
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 peppers
Glad you enjoyed it, Allison!