Whole30 Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry

This Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry recipe tastes better than takeout and is so easy to make! The sweet and sticky teriyaki sauce is just perfect and it is Whole30 paleo, keto, gluten, and soy-free as well. 

This healthy chicken teriyaki Whole30 stir fry is one of my favorite easy comfort food lately.

I have been craving a lot of Asian food since Baby Stack is on the way. So had to make a healthy version of this teriyaki chicken stir fry.

Some other stir fry teriyaki recipes you will need to try as well:

1. Crispy Teriyaki Glazed Salmon {Whole30}
2. One-Pan Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki (Whole30)
3. Chinese Garlic Tofu Stir Fry

My Whole30, soy-free, refined sugar-free, and better than Panda Express chicken teriyaki stir fry is HERE. 

One of my biggest goals this year is to build more savory recipes from my favorite dishes, but with a healthy spin, yet maintaining all the flavors.

And this stir fry recipe came out so darn perfect.

The combination of protein, veggies, and healthy fats makes this dish a superfood powerhouse!

I’m convinced that once you try this recipe you won’t need to order take-out again.

Check out this Step by Step guide on How to Make this simple Chicken Teriyaki Whole30 Stir Fry 

What Makes This Teriyaki Chicken Whole30 stir fry Recipe Healthy?

What is Teriyaki sauce Made of?

Traditionally, teriyaki stir fry sauce has four main ingredients:

• Soy Sauce
• Miri (or Sake)
• Sugar
• Ginger

Growing up watching my parents cook, these are the basic Asian seasoning for marinades.

Now, I have made a few simple swaps to make this recipe Whole30 friendly without sacrificing any flavors.

1. Soy and Gluten-Free Coconut Aminos

I used coconut aminos in place of soy sauce in this recipe because it’s a great way to eliminate soy, gluten, and reduce sodium content in recipes.

Even if you’re not following Whole30 it’s still a great staple to have in your pantry to replace soy sauce in any dish.

2. Natural Sweetener: Fresh Orange Juice

I was able to eliminate the use of white sugar in the recipe by using fresh-squeezed orange juice.

Orange juice is naturally very sweet, so it substitutes white sugar in this recipe perfectly. Be careful if you’re buying orange juice from the grocery store; they often have unnecessary added ingredients so I highly suggest juicing your own.

3. Sticky Teriyaki Sauce: Arrowroot Flour (whole30 compliant)

The key to chicken teriyaki is a decadent, sticky sauce that coats every bit of the chicken. In this recipe, it is Arrowroot flour.

Arrowroot flour is a paleo-friendly starch that will lightly gel up the liquid when heated.

Therefore, it is important to whisk/dissolve the arrowroot flour in the teriyaki sauce. It will take a minute or two for the sauce to thicken once heated. 

Why I Love This Chicken Teriyaki Whole30 Stir Fry

This chicken teriyaki stir fry with broccoli not only tastes way more authentic than takeout but it is also very easy to make.

So there is no excuse for you not to stick to a healthy diet. I always say that eating healthy doesn’t need to be bland or boring! And this recipe sure proves that to be true. 

A few tips on how to make this Whole30 Chicken Teriyaki stir fry

1. Make sure to marinate the chicken before you cook it so it absorbs all the flavors. Marinating overnight is best, but leave at least an hour to marinate in the fridge before cooking for full flavor.
   
2. Turn the burner heat to low before adding the teriyaki sauce. The low heat aids in sauce reduction (aka thicker sauce), along with the arrowroot starch that provides thickening qualities as well.

    

3. When cooking with arrowroot flour, it’s best to blend arrowroot flour in with the sauce before pouring it into the stir fry.

    

4. Serve this dish while it’s hot and fresh. It’s okay to store leftovers in the fridge for a couple of days, but this dish is best served right away. 

Ingredients for Teriyaki Chicken Whole30 stir fry

To make Stir Fry Teriyaki Chicken from scratch, all you need are a few simple ingredients that are easy to find:

1. Chicken
2. Garlic
3. Green Onion 
4. Red Bell Pepper

For the Teriyaki Stir Fry Sauce:

1. Coconut Aminos
2. Rice Vinegar
3. Sesame Oil
4. Juice from half an orange
5. Arrowroot flour

Feel free to add any other veggies you like, the more the merrier! 😉

What to Serve Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry with?

My favorite vegetables to use in this recipe are steamed broccoli, sauteed zucchini and mushrooms, and red bell peppers, but you can use any of your favorite vegetables here.

The sauce in this recipe is super tasty so it’s a great way to add a lot of extra vegetables into your day and make them taste delicious too. 

To balance this meal with some healthy carbs, you could incorporate jasmine rice, spaghetti squash, or even cauliflower rice if you’re looking for a lower-carb option. 

You can find how to make these easy and delicious Paleo alternative “carbs” here:

1. How to Make Spaghetti Squash
2. How to Make Cauliflower Rice

Lastly, I like to top this wWhole30 stir fry off with either fresh cut green onion or cilantro for a bright pop of color and a punch of flavor. Sesame seeds are a great topping choice as well to add some extra healthy fats and fiber to your dish.

What’s your favorite way to eat teriyaki chicken? Leave a comment below!

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You may also like these other Whole30 Chicken Recipes:

1. Chicken Pad Thai (Whole30)

2. Whole30 Cauliflower Rice with Chicken

3. Instant Pot Cashew Chicken (Whole30)

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Teriyaki Chicken Whole30 Stir Fry

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This Whole30 Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry recipe tastes better than takeout and is easy to make! The sweet and sticky teriyaki sauce is just perfect and is paleo, keto, gluten, and soy-free as well. 

Shuang Shuang Liang

Servings 4

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  

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Chicken Stir Fry

• 1 – 1.5 lb chicken breast
• 1/4 cup olive oil for stir-frying
• 1/2 head of broccoli
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper cut into chunks
• 2 stalks of green onion
• 1 clove of garlic minced
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger chicken marinate
• 2 -3 tbsp coconut aminos chicken marinade
• 1/4 tsp salt or to taste – chicken marinade*
• 1 tbsp arrowroot flour chicken marinade

Teriyaki Sauce

• 1/4 cup coconut aminos
• 1/4 cup water or chicken stock **
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 heaping tbsp arrowroot flour
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 an orange juiced (~ 3 – 4 tbsp)

Instructions

 

• Cut the chicken breast into small pieces.
• In a bowl mix the ingredients for the marinade using 2 – 3 tbsp coconut aminos, salt, ½ tsp ground ginger, and arrowroot flour. Add Chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour.
• Clean and chop broccoli into small florets, steam for 10 minutes (until they appear to be bright green).
• In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the Teriyaki sauce. Set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sautee the marinated chicken until cooked through, and slightly browned. Transfer to a plate.
• Slice up the red bell pepper and green onion (scallion). Separate the white and green parts of the scallion. ***
• Return to the same pan, heat up another tablespoon of oil, add bell pepper, minced garlic, the white part of the scallion. Once fragrant and bell pepper slices are tender, add the cooked chicken, broccoli along with the teriyaki sauce.
• Stir gently until the sauce becomes sticky and thoroughly coat the chicken stir fry.
• Prepare Jasmine rice as directed on the packaging or cauliflower rice (the direction in this Post).
• Serve Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry on a bed of rice and garnish with the green part of the scallion.

Notes

* When salting the chicken, take into consideration that the coconut aminos is salty itself ( I personally only need a little bit or none at all)

** Use a little less water or stock if you are working with less chicken. 1/4 cup is for 1.5 lb of chicken breast for this stir fry.

*** Roughly 2/3 of the scallion is white and 1/3 of it is green.

Nutrition facts may vary depending on the rice you choose to use.

Recommended Products

• Kevala Organic Toasted Sesame Oil, 8 Ounce
• Coconut Aminos
• Arrowroot Starch

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 36gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 543mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7g

The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe, which may vary.

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