Nightshade-Free Keto Gobi Manchurian with Chicken
Crispy cauliflower florets and tender chicken tossed in a savory, nightshade-free Indo-Chinese style sauce. Quick, delicious, and perfectly suited for keto and paleo goals.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Cindy + Lila
Cindy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Heat 1 tbsp of coconut oil in…
Heat 1 tbsp of coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Add the bite-sized chicken breast pieces and…
Add the bite-sized chicken breast pieces and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
Look for: cooked through and golden brown on the outside
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Remove chicken from the pan and set…
Remove chicken from the pan and set aside on a clean plate.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Add the remaining 1 tbsp of coconut…
Add the remaining 1 tbsp of coconut oil to the same skillet, then stir in the chopped cauliflower florets, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until cauliflower is tender-crisp.
Look for: cauliflower is tender-crisp
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Whisk together the coconut aminos
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and sesame oil to make the sauce.
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Return the cooked chicken to the skillet…
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the cauliflower.
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Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken…
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and cauliflower, tossing continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
Look for: everything is evenly coated and heated through
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, transfer to a serving plate, and top with sliced green onion.
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