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Paleo Three Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji) recipe by Safe Plated

Paleo Three Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji)

A classic Taiwanese dish adapted for paleo, using coconut aminos and avocado oil to recreate the signature flavors.

15m prep + 25m cook4 servings
Contains sesameDAIRY-freeSOY-free
480 cal|35g protein|12g carbs|32g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb Chicken Thighs
  • 1/4 cup Avocado Oil
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Aminos
  • 1/4 cup Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 2 inch Ginger
  • 1 cup Thai Basil
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2In a wok or large skillet, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and saute for 1 minute.
  4. 4Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
  5. 5Pour in coconut aminos and rice wine vinegar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and chicken is cooked through.
  6. 6Stir in Thai basil and sesame oil. Serve hot.

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