Whole30 Mini Chicken Pao
Upgrade your healthy snack game with these flavorful Whole30 Mini Chicken Paos! These guilt-free, bite-sized delights wrap a savory ground chicken mixture—seasoned with garlic, ginger, coconut aminos, and sesame oil—inside tender cabbage leaves for a low-carb, gluten-free alternative to traditional dumplings. Perfectly steamed to juicy perfection, each pao is packed with vibrant fresh ingredients like grated carrots, green onions, and cilantro, delivering a satisfying blend of textures and aromas. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a seamless cooking process, these paleo-friendly snacks are perfect as appetizers, meal prep, or a crowd-pleasing party dish. Serve them warm, garnished with extra cilantro and green onions, for a wholesome and delicious treat!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken breast
- 12 large leaves Cabbage leaves
- 2 tablespoons Coconut amino
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 1 medium Carrot
- 4 pieces Green onions
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Cilantro
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing your ingredients. Mince the garlic and ginger, finely chop the green onions and cilantro, and grate the carrot.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken with coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, grated carrot, chopped green onions (save some for garnish), sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well-incorporated.
Step 3
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Carefully peel off 12 large cabbage leaves. Blanch them in the boiling water for about 1 minute until they become pliable, then quickly transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Pat dry each leaf with a paper towel.
Step 4
Place a heaping tablespoon of the chicken mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf. Fold the edges over the filling to form a compact roll.
Step 5
Preheat a steamer over medium heat. Arrange the mini chicken paos in the steamer basket, ensuring they do not touch.
Step 6
Steam the chicken paos for 18-20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Step 7
Once cooked, transfer them to a serving plate, garnish with reserved green onions and chopped cilantro.
Step 8
Serve warm and enjoy your Whole30 Mini Chicken Paos as a healthy snack or appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1715.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1136.3 |
| Total Fat 31.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.1g | |
| Cholesterol 390.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3449.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 83.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 43.4g | |
| Protein 142.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 623.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3751.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories