Whole30 Chicken and Broccoli

Total time: PT30M

Rating

4.91 stars (42 reviews)

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons tapioca flour
1 tablespoon coconut aminos
1/3 cup coconut aminos
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons fish sauce
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, (minced)
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ((optional))
1 tablespoon tapioca flour
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 head broccoli, (cut into small florets (about 4 cups))
prepared cooked rice or cauliflower rice ((optional))

Steps

Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy skillet, pound the chicken until it is a uniform 1/2-inch thickness. Pat dry with paper towels and cut into 1-inch pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken, salt, pepper, tapioca flour, and coconut aminos. Toss until well combined and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, sesame oil, fish sauce, chicken broth, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes (if using), and tapioca flour until well combined. Set aside.
Make the Stir Fry:
- Heat the oil in a large, deep nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer, working in batches as needed, and cook, undisturbed, until a golden-brown crust forms, about 3 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue to cook until both sides are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the broccoli to the pan along with 1/4 cup of water. Cook, scraping up any browned bits, until broccoli is bright green and the water has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet and pour in the sauce. Cook, simmering and stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Serve as is or over prepared rice, if desired.

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 398 kcal
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Protein: 50 g
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0.03 g
Cholesterol: 145 mg
Sodium: 2217 mg
Sugar: 0.3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g

Reviews

Jess on 2026-08-08 (5 stars):
This took me an hour start to finish but it was 100% worth it because this was restaurant level good! Next time I might add a squeeze of orange juice and zest.
Jen on 2026-07-01 (3 stars):
This recipe has been changed! I muchhhhhh prefer the old recipe- please can we have the option to have that one?
Tiffany Coletta on 2026-06-30 (5 stars):
So delicious and tasted healthier than the take out version from a restaurant. Sauce was thick and plentiful. My family loves it when it is Alex recipe night and I appreciate it also because it won't be too cumbersome.
Shivani on 2026-03-30 (5 stars):
5 stars for the previous version. New one is not up to par and turns out watery. For the old version you can find it using the “way back” internet archives website! :)
Kaela on 2025-12-27 (5 stars):
This was one of my favorites prior to the 2025 edit. I’ve made it 4 times this year (including tonight) and it always comes out watery and not as flavorful! Alex, I’m begging you to upload the prior recipe 🙏. Signed, a 10+ year defined dish lover!
Ashleigh on 2025-07-14 (5 stars):
With a young family, this is one of my favorite Defined Dish recipes for how easy the prep is. The flavors are amazing too and everyone in my family loves it - a rare feat! One I come back to often.
Sarah S on 2025-07-09 (5 stars):
Better than takeout and so easy!!
Shivani on 2025-05-20 (5 stars):
Hi ladies! Totally agree the previous recipe was A++ (thank you defined dish!). I used the internet website archive website called wayback machine to look up the original version of the recipe ;)
Meredith on 2025-04-10 (5 stars):
The most authentic tasting Chinese dish I’ve ever made! My son couldn’t believe it when I told him he wasn’t eating food from our favorite Chinese takeout spot.