Almond-Free Whole30 Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A colorful stir fry of tender chicken breast and fresh vegetables cooked in a savory Whole30-compliant sauce, perfect for a quick, nut-free dinner. This Asian Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, coconut aminos, and fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
• 3 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
• 1 large carrot, julienned
• 2 chopped green onions
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb chicken breast strips and 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir fry for 5-6 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame oil and sauté 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, 1 medium sliced zucchini, and 1 large julienned carrot. Stir fry vegetables for 5 minutes until crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Return cooked chicken to the skillet, pour in 3 tbsp coconut aminos, and toss everything for 2 minutes until sauce is heated through and coats the ingredients.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 chopped green onions before serving.