Chicken Stir-Fry

by Dr. Kellyann
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    PREP TIME: 20 Minutes | COOK TIME: 15 Minutes | SERVINGS: 4

    Ingredients

    Marinade

    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
    • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • ¼ C + 2 tablespoons coconut aminos,divided
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
    • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • ½ jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (reminder to wear gloves when chopping)
    • ¼ C cilantro, finely chopped
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
    Stir-Fry
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted, or coconut oil spray
    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (About 4-5 ounces each) cut into ½ inch strips
    • 1 head broccoli, broken or cut into florets (don't use the stems unless you peel them)
    • 1 small head bok choy or 3-4 baby bok choy
    • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
    • ½ pound snow peas (about 2 cups)
    • 6 scallions, white and green parts, cut into ½ inch pieces
    • 1 packages (8-10 mushrooms) (11/2-2 cups)
    • 1 can (8 ounces water chestnuts, drained)
    • ½ C fresh basil
    • ½ C fresh cilantro

    Instructions 

    To make marinade: In a medium bowl, mix together oil, lime juice, ¼ C coconut aminos, ginger, garlic, cumin, jalapenos, cilantro, paprika and white pepper. Divide this marinade in half, there should be about ¼ in each half. Set aside half for chicken.Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut aminos to the other half of the marinade and refrigerate (You can use this portion just before serving)Place the chicken in a nonmetallic bowl or in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in the reserved marinade. Mix well, cover the bowl or seal the bag, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1-2 hoursTo make stir fry- Heat in a large skillet or a wok over high heat. Brush or spray with the oil. Repeat brushing or spraying with oil before cooking each batch of chicken or vegetables.

    Dr. Kellyann Petrucci

    About the Author

    Dr. Kellyann Petrucci

    M.S., N.D. · Board-Certified Naturopathic Physician · New York Times Bestselling Author

    Dr. Kellyann Petrucci is a board-certified naturopathic physician, certified nutrition consultant, and New York Times bestselling author with over 20 years of clinical experience. She is the creator of the Bone Broth Diet and Cleanse + Reset programs, and author of multiple bestselling books including Dr. Kellyann's Bone Broth Diet, The 10-Day Belly Slimdown, and The Bone Broth Breakthrough.

    Dr. Kellyann completed postgraduate work in biological medicine at the Paracelsus Clinic in Switzerland and is a regular health expert on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Good Day LA, and other nationally televised programs. She is also the host of two PBS specials: 21 Days to a Slimmer, Younger You and The 10-Day Belly Slimdown.