Chicken Stir-Fry
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
- 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.