Name: Paleo Chicken and Broccoli in the Instant Pot
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
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)

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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!

Paleo 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

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

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

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

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

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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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Paleo Chicken and Broccoli in the Instant Pot

Paleo Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

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What to serve with this Chicken and Broccoli Instant Pot: