Paleo Sweet Chili Chicken

Satisfy your hunger while staying true to your clean-eating goals with this delicious Paleo Sweet Chili Chicken! This recipe features tender, bite-sized chicken thighs smothered in a vibrant homemade sweet chili sauce made with coconut aminos, raw honey, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. A quick arrowroot slurry adds a glossy, thickened finish to the sauce, perfectly coating every inch of the golden-browned chicken. With just 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cook time, this protein-packed dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Garnished with fresh green onions and optional sesame seeds, it pairs beautifully with Paleo-approved sides like cauliflower rice or roasted veggies. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and irresistibly flavorful, this dish proves that healthy eating never has to compromise on taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.25 cup coconut aminos
• 3 tbsp raw honey
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
• 1 tbsp water (for the arrowroot slurry)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, raw honey, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes to create the sweet chili sauce. Set aside.

Step 3

In another small bowl, mix the arrowroot powder and water to form a slurry. This will be used to thicken the sauce later.

Step 4

Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.

Step 5

Using the same skillet, pour in the prepared sweet chili sauce. Bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Step 6

Stir the arrowroot slurry into the sauce, whisking constantly to avoid clumps. Continue cooking the sauce for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing it to coat all the pieces evenly in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken is heated through and well-glazed.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Step 9

Serve hot with your favorite Paleo-friendly side, such as cauliflower rice or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(687.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1438.7

Total Fat 65.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 567.0mg	0%
Sodium 1472.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 77.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g	0%
Total Sugars 58.1g
Protein 120.0g	0%

Vitamin D 31.8IU	0%
Calcium 143.3mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 1269.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.8%

Protein: 34.7%

Carbs: 22.5%