Whole30 Peanut Chicken

Get ready to redefine comfort food with this flavorful and nutrient-packed Whole30 Peanut Chicken! This recipe delivers all the creamy, nutty richness you crave—but with a Whole30-friendly twist, swapping traditional peanut ingredients for almond butter and coconut aminos. Tender strips of chicken breast are sautéed to golden perfection, then simmered in a luscious, tangy sauce infused with fresh garlic, ginger, and lime juice. Crisp red bell peppers and julienned carrots add a satisfying crunch, while a sprinkle of green onions, cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds takes the dish to the next level. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy nights and pairs beautifully with cauliflower rice or a leafy green salad. It’s a wholesome, gluten-free, dairy-free dish you’ll love to make again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 0.5 cup almond butter
• 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and season with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add coconut oil.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned chicken strips to the skillet. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté briefly until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium and stir in almond butter, coconut aminos, lime juice, and chicken broth. Stir until the almond butter is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth.

Step 6

Add sliced red bell pepper and julienned carrot to the sauce, cooking for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.

Step 7

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together until the chicken is well coated in the sauce and heated through.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped green onions, cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Step 9

Serve hot, and enjoy your Whole30 Peanut Chicken with a side of cauliflower rice or a fresh green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1536.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2213.3

Total Fat 120.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 372.8mg	0%
Sodium 3934.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 94.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.0g	0%
Total Sugars 37.3g
Protein 182.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 908.2mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 2972.5mg	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: 49.5%

Protein: 33.3%

Carbs: 17.2%