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20 Chinese Recipes That Are on the Whole30 Diet

Calling everyone on the Whole30 diet: Raise your hand if you miss Kung Pao chicken. We’re right there with you. But—great news—it’s totally possible to whip up your favorite Chinese dishes at home, sans processed and off-limits ingredients. Here, 20 easy and crave-worthy recipes to get you started.

30 Whole30 Meals You Can Make in 30 Minutes


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Lexis Clean Kitchen

One-pan Shrimp And Green Beans In Chinese Garlic Sauce

Best of all, it’s ready in under 30 minutes.

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Paleo Gluten Free Eats

Best Asian Garlic Paleo Whole30 Noodles

Reason number 347 the spiralizer is the best invention ever.

paleo sesame chicken recipe
The Defined Dish

Paleo Chinese Sesame Chicken

Is your mouth watering?

sweet potato chicken pad thai recipe
Real Simple Good

Sweet Potato Chicken Pad Thai

Comfort in a bowl.

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Paleo Brailey

Instant Pot Beef And Broccoli

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I Heart Umami

Paleo Asian Taco Meal Prep Bowls

Get a jump on this week’s meals.

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Jessica Gavin

Chicken Stir-fry With Whole30 Ingredients

Let’s just call this a one-pan wonder.

chinese chicken salad bowl recipe
Every Last Bite

Chinese Chicken Salad

Crunchy, tangy and irresistible.

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Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

20-minute Paleo Egg Roll Bowls

Everyone knows the filling’s the best part.

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The Woks of Life

Steamed Egg

A surprisingly irresistible Chinese comfort food.


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The Wooden Skillet

Whole30 Kung Pao Chicken

Spice up your weeknight.

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Peace Love and Low Carb

Paleo Easy-peasy Wonton-less Soup

You won’t even miss the carbs.

easy roasted baby bok choy recipe
Salt and Lavender

Easy Roasted Baby Bok Choy

Meet the world’s best side dish.

paper wrapped chicken recipe
Nom Nom Paleo

Paper-wrapped Chicken

Oh hey, master chef.

five spice paleo chicken tenders recipe
A Saucy Kitchen

Five-spice Paleo Chicken Tenders

This seasoning is magical.

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whole30 fried cauliflower rice recipe
Paleo Gluten Free Eats

Whole30 Fried Cauliflower Rice

Tip: Make this ahead of time and freeze it.

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Get Inspired Everyday

Zucchini Noodle Veggie Lo Mein

We love how this dish of veggies feels like comfort food.

healthy beef broccoli recipe
Well Plated

Healthy Beef And Broccoli

Mongolian beef just got jealous.

healthy moo shu stir fry recipe
Foraged Dish

Healthy Moo Shu Stir-fry

Everyone will love this warming dinner.

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Do You Even Paleo

Chinese Chicken Salad With Sesame Ginger Dressing


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From 2017 to 2019 Heath Goldman held the role of Food Editor covering food, booze and some recipe development, too. Tough job, eh?