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Paleo General Tso's Chicken

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This paleo General Tso's Chicken is an easy one-pan meal that tastes just like the real thing! It's paleo and AIP-friendly.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 292
Author Michelle

Ingredients

  • ½ cup coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp compliant ketchup use this for paleo or an AIP ketchup like this
  • 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp ginger powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper omit for AIP
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot starch
  • 1 lb chicken breast cubed
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp green onion sliced

Instructions

  • Using a small bowl, stir the coconut aminos, blackstrap molasses, ketchup, coconut sugar, garlic, onion, and ginger powder together. Set aside.
  • In a larger bowl, mix the salt, pepper, and arrowroot starch. Add the chicken to the bowl to thoroughly coat in the arrowroot starch mixture. Set aside.
  • Using a large pan, heat the avocado oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken to the pan. Cook on each side for about 3-4 minutes, rotating with tongs, until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour the sauce mixture into the pan, stirring to coat the chicken and to allow the sauce to thicken for 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve topped with green onion.

Notes

All nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Estimations do not include optional ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.3g | Protein: 25.9g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 0.5g