Whole30 Sesame Chicken

Anti-inflammatory Whole30 sesame chicken! This nightshade free take-out fake-out uses dates as a natural sweetener and is great to make after a little whole 30 meal fatigue. Serve with steamed broccoli and cauliflower rice, it tastes even better than the deep fried version as your local Chinese spot! Here’s what you need:

INGREDIENTS

2.5-3 Lbs chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
3 Tsp arrowroot starch
1/2 Tsp salt
Avocado oil
SAUCE
1/2 cup coconut aminos
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 inches ginger, chopped
6 medjool dates, de-seeded and chopped
4 Tbs rice wine vinegar
2 Tbs toasted sesame oil
1 Tsp salt
1/2 cup water
Sesame seeds, to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Toss chicken in arrowroot and salt, set aside.
2. In a food processor or blender mix together coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, dates, vinegar, sesame oil and salt. Blend until smooth.
3. Heat a large pan or cast iron and add a couple table spoons of avocado oil. Once oil is shimmering,, in batches, pan fry chicken, making sure not to overcrowd the pan, until golden and crispy on both sides. You may need to add more oil Set aside with juices.
4. Once chicken is all cooked, add sauce to pan and cook for 1 minutes. Add chicken back in and toss to make sure all pieces are coated. Add water and continue to cook on medium low heat until sauce is thickened, adding salt to taste, about 3 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds.