A quick, easy, and healthier take on Szechuan Chicken, this paleo-friendly take on the classic Chinese dish tastes authentic but is low-inflammatory!
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
Total Time: 35 minutes mins
Marinate the Chicken: Add the sliced chicken and all of the ingredients for the marinade to a zip lock bag. Seal the bag and squish everything around until the chicken is well-coated in marinade. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours.
Make the Sauce: Add all of the ingredients for the Szechuan sauce to a small blender and blend until well-combined (if you don’t have a small blender, simply whisk the ingredients well in a bowl until they’re combined). Set aside until ready to use.
Stir Fry the Vegetables: Add the avocado oil to a large skillet and heat to medium high. Add the vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, until they reach your desired done-ness. Transfer the veggies to a plate or bowl and set aside.
Cook the Chicken: Return the skillet to medium-high heat and if need be, add more avocado oil to the skillet. Transfer the chicken with the marinade to the skillet and spread into an even layer. Allow the chicken to cook undisturbed for a couple of minutes to brown. Stir well then allow the chicken to sit undisturbed again for another couple of minutes. Add the Szechuan sauce and bring to a full boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick and has reduced down a bit and the chicken is cooked through.
Serve!: Add the stir fried vegetables back into the skillet with the Szechuan chicken and stir well to combine. Serve with your choice of steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or choice of sides!
Serving: 1of 4, Calories: 464kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 54g, Fat: 16g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 15g
Course: Chicken Main Dishes, Main Dishes
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Keyword: Chinese food, dairy free, gluten free, healthy chinese food, paleo, Paleo Szechuan Chicken, soy free, Szechuan Chicken
Author: Julia