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This easy Chinese American style Paleo Chicken and Broccoli in the Instant Pot is so delicious and comes together so quickly! It’s gluten-free, whole30 compliant and is truly a fan favorite for good reason! Scroll down for a video of how it’s made!

plate of Paleo chicken and broccoliPaleo Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

American Chinese take-out food was my favorite when I was a kid. I ordered Chicken and Broccoli lunch specials regularly, so when I say this is the real deal, I mean it! You don’t need to order it when you can make this homemade, easy version with paleo-friendly ingredients! Honestly, it will be on your table quicker than if you ordered it. This version uses whole food ingredients, made in the instant pot and is so delicious!

My favorite part about this recipe is how easy it is to make! It comes together in under 20 minutes, and is seriously the ultimate comfort food!

Here is what’s in it:

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • chicken broth
  • coconut aminos (soy sauce substitute)
  • sesame oil and seeds
  • fish sauce
  • fresh ginger
  • garlic
  • salt and pepper
  • apple cider vinegar
  • broccoli
  • arrowroot or tapioca starch

Plate of chicken and broccoli instant pot

What to serve with this Chicken and Broccoli Instant Pot:

  • Cauliflower rice (for a paleo, low carb, whole30 compliant meal)
  • White Rice
  • Mixed Veggies
  • Rice Noodles

Want other Instant Pot recipes? Try these:

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Chicken and Broccoli (Instant Pot) - Lexi's Clean Kitchen

Paleo Chicken and Broccoli in the Instant Pot

4.97 from 27 votes
This easy Chinese American style Paleo Chicken and Broccoli in the Instant Pot is so delicious and comes together so quickly! It's gluten-free, whole30 compliant and is truly a fan favorite for good reason!
Servings 2 -4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into strips
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 " knob ginger grated or minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot or tapioca flour
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 10-12 ounces of broccoli florets about 5-6 cups
  • 1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice wine vinegar
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Place chicken, broth, coconut aminos, sesame oil, fish sauce, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper in the Instant Pot. Cover and cook on manual high pressure for 8 minutes.
  • Once done, turn the knob for quick release.
  • In a small bowl combine the arrowroot and water to create a slurry. Pour this into the instant pot with the chicken.
  • Press off, then turn on the sauté function. Add in the broccoli and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, or until broccoli has softened and sauce has reduced slightly and thickened.
  • Add apple cider vinegar and mix until combined. Press cancel to shut off.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately with cauliflower rice or white rice.

Notes

Chicken can vary in how much liquid it releases. If your sauce is thin, you can add a bit more thickener, or boil down the sauce using the saute function.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 72gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 202mgSodium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2.5g
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Gluten-free, low-carb, Paleo, whole30
Author: Lexi


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  1. 5 stars
    One of my favorite Lexi recipes! So easy and delicious and full of flavor. My husband says it’s tastes better than takeout chicken & broccoli. Perfect weeknight meal.

  2. 4 stars
    Omit salt until you taste – ours turned out too salty and it also seemed oily – if I make again I’ll reduce the sesame oil.

  3. 5 stars
    Family loved it! Super easy and will go onto my dinner list. One thing is I doubled the recipe and held back a half tbs of coco aminos. I ended up with a little burnt liquid on the bottom. May cut back on the pepper and the salt or use low sodium chicken broth next time. Great easy healthy dinner!

  4. 5 stars
    I was looking for another 5 star recipe I’d made and came across this one. It looked so easy, and I had all the ingredients except the sesame oil, so I subbed avocado oil. It was wonderful! I cook for a neighbor who, when he likes a particular dish, says, “This is gourmet-ish! I’d pay good money to eat this in a restaurant!” I’m very confident he’ll say that when he tastes this dish. It was so easy to prepare with frozen broccoli florets. Next time, I’ll add some mushrooms. Thank you for a real treat that tastes just like the pros’ food at a fancy restaurant.

  5. 5 stars
    This recipe is easy and delicious! It’s a perfect weeknight recipe. I’ve made it quite a few times now and my entire family eats/loves it!

    1. Yes, that works just fine! I’ve done it that way. I just ran it under cool water to semi-defrost and then added it in to cook.

  6. 5 stars
    Yum! Held on to this recipe for a bit and finally made it the other day. It was such a quick recipe and sooooo delicious! I had a small plate to try it but planned on meal prepping it. My 18 year old son ate it all by the time I woke the next day. I was disappointed. I ended up going to the store the next day and grabbing more stuff to make it. I doubled the recipe and had a plate immediately. He ate the rest by the next morning. This is definitely a new regular in our house. Thanks Lexi!

  7. 5 stars
    Easy recipe to follow. Results… yum! I had to adjust things a little bit because I have a different cooker. Since I eat Paleo and I don’t have a family to feed the chicken and the broccoli were perfect alone. Thanks for creating this recipe!