Whole30 Chicken Teriyaki

Transform your weeknight dinners with this flavorful and health-conscious Whole30 Chicken Teriyaki! This recipe captures the sweet and savory essence of classic teriyaki sauce while using Whole30-compliant ingredients like coconut aminos, unsweetened pineapple juice, and date paste for natural sweetness. Tender, bite-sized chicken thighs are pan-seared to perfection before being coated in a luscious, ginger- and garlic-infused sauce thickened with arrowroot powder. Garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's perfect served over cauliflower rice or paired with steamed vegetables for a wholesome, guilt-free meal. Whether you're sticking to Whole30 or just looking for a healthier twist on teriyaki chicken, this recipe is sure to be a hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.5 cup coconut aminos
• 0.25 cup pineapple juice (unsweetened)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons date paste
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine coconut aminos, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and date paste. Stir well to mix the ingredients thoroughly.

Step 2

Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for about 6-8 minutes, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

Lower the heat to medium and pour the teriyaki sauce mixture into the same skillet. Bring it to a simmer.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the arrowroot powder with cold water to create a slurry. Once the sauce begins to simmer, gradually stir in the arrowroot slurry to thicken the sauce.

Step 7

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing it in the sauce to coat evenly. Let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce is thickened and the chicken is well coated.

Step 8

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Step 9

Serve immediately. Enjoy your Whole30 Chicken Teriyaki as is, or alongside cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1019.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1848.0

Total Fat 90.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 850.5mg	0%
Sodium 5099.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g	0%
Total Sugars 48.6g
Protein 179.6g	0%

Vitamin D 47.6IU	0%
Calcium 152.1mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 2032.9mg	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: 45.5%

Protein: 39.9%

Carbs: 14.6%