20-Minute Ginger-Soy Coconut Chicken Skillet

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A lightning-fast Whole30 skillet meal with tender chicken in a glossy ginger-soy coconut sauce, finished with crunchy sesame seeds for a restaurant-quality dinner in under 20 minutes. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe (whole30, dairy-free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, coconut milk, coconut aminos for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 295 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 295 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (5 oz each) dry and season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  2. Step 2: Remove chicken and set aside. Add 1 tbsp grated ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk and 2 tbsp coconut aminos, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened, then return chicken to the skillet.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 tsp sesame oil and 1/4 tsp sea salt, stirring to coat chicken. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and sauce coats the chicken.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp sesame seeds and serve immediately over steamed green beans or cauliflower rice.

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