This Paleo Thai Chicken can be made in 20 minutes, is mouthwatering good, and is Whole30 compatible! Ginger, carrots, and chili sauce combine to make a flavor packed dish. The perfect quick weeknight dinner.
I love this chicken. It is so fast to make and that is just necessary sometimes. I like to chop the onion and grate the carrot and ginger ahead of time so it's even faster on the day I make it. If you're someone that meal preps on Sunday, just prep that part and put it in the fridge until you decide to make it.
Here are the ingredients you'll need- salt, coconut amino, ground chicken, shredded carrots and ginger, onion, garlic powder, chili garlic sauce, and half a can of anchovies.
Cook the onions in a little coconut oil until soft and translucent. Add the anchovies and break up with your spoon or spatula. They should completely dissolve into the onion mixture like in the second picture. Add in the garlic powder and salt.
Add the shredded carrots, ginger, coconut aminos, and then the chicken. Cook until chicken is no longer pink- this won't take very long. Add in the chili sauce, mix well and serve.
The flavors work so great together and it's a nice change in our dinner routine. Don't be scared of the anchovies. They completely disintegrate into the mixture and they just give it a nice savory flavor. Fish sauce could replace it if that's something you have on hand (which, by the way, is just anchovies and sea salt).
This is great served over cauliflower rice or a lettuce wrap- both are delicious!
This is the perfect way to use up the half can of anchovies from the Paleo Caesar Dressing. I always make both recipes the same week.
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Paleo Thai Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 large onion diced
- ¾-1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 inch peeled ginger
- 4 anchovy filets about half a 2oz can
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce
Instructions
- Dice onion and cook with the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Meanwhile, grate carrots and ginger and set aside.
- Add the anchovies to the pan and break them up using the tip of your wooden spoon. They should completely dissolve into the onion mixture. Add salt and garlic powder.
- Add in the carrots, ginger, and coconut aminos. Cook for a couple minutes until carrots start to soften. Add the chicken add cook until no longer pink.
- Add the chili sauce, mix well and serve over a lettuce wrap or cauliflower rice.
Nutrition Information
Yvonne says
I don't eat any fish is there anything I can use as a substitute? I'm on the the AIP diet so I can't have chili sauce. If I just eliminate the chili sauce will that drastically change the flavor?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Yvonne- you can just leave those 2 items out. The flavor won't be the same or as bold, but it will still be good. I hope you enjoy! 🙂
Andrea says
these sound amazing! How do you think they'd turn out if I add the raw shredded carrots at the end? I love a little crunch. Maybe a few rough chopped cashews? Can't wait to try it!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks Andrea! I think adding the carrots at the end would be great and I love the idea of the cashews. I hope you really enjoy it- it's a delicious meal!
Jeanine says
If I were to substitute fish sauce for the anchovies, how much should I use?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Jeanine! I would start with 1 tablespoon- you don't need much. You can always add more if you want. Let me know if you try it and how you like it. 🙂
Heather - Butter & Burlap says
I LOVE thai flavors! And I've been seriously craving lettuce wraps lately. So glad I stopped by! I've got the perfect recipe to cure my craving!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks Heather! You'll love these then- quick and full of flavor. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Mary Ann | the beach house kitchen says
I love Thai food and in 20 minutes....PERFECT! Great quick summer dinner!
Jessica DeMay says
Yes, exactly! I know I'll be making it often!