Almond-Free Chicken Stir Fry with Ginger and Broccoli
A vibrant stir fry combining tender chicken and crisp broccoli in a garlic-ginger sauce, crafted without nuts to accommodate dietary reintroduction phases. This Asian-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, broccoli florets, coconut aminos for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, thinly sliced chicken breast
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
- 2 sliced green onions
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned, then remove and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same pan, add 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and 1 medium sliced red bell pepper to the pan. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Return the cooked chicken to the pan along with 3 tbsp coconut aminos and 2 sliced green onions. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through and well coated in the sauce.
- Step 5: Serve immediately for a nut-free Whole30 compliant stir fry.









