Ginger-Garlic Stir-Fried Chicken with Bell Peppers and Broccoli
Crisp vegetables and tender chicken stir-fried in a zesty ginger-garlic sauce with coconut aminos. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe (dairy-free, gluten-free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, avocado oil, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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
- 1.25 lbs, sliced into 1/2-inch strips boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp, divided avocado oil
- 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1, thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 2 cups, florets broccoli
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp arrowroot powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- to taste salt
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup chicken broth, 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tsp arrowroot powder, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and stir-fry for 4 minutes until browned on all sides, then transfer to a plate.
- Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil to the skillet. Add 1 tbsp minced ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add sliced bell pepper and broccoli florets, stir-frying for 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet. Pour the sauce mixture over the top, stirring constantly until sauce thickens and coats everything (about 2 minutes).
- Step 6: Season with salt to taste. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and serve immediately.








