Chickpea-Free Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Coconut Aminos
A vibrant medley of chicken and seasonal vegetables in a tangy coconut aminos sauce, ideal for stress-free weeknight cooking. This Asian recipe (whole30), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, avocado oil, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 12 oz, cut into 1/2-inch strips chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp, divided avocado oil
- 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1 medium, sliced into half-moons zucchini
- 1 cup, florets broccoli
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- to taste salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Step 2: Add chicken strips and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
- Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Step 4: Add remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil to skillet, then add bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes to skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 6: Return chicken to skillet, then add coconut aminos and rice vinegar. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 7: Season with salt to taste and serve immediately.









