Cilantro Lime Chicken with Zucchini and Spinach
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
255 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cilantro Lime Chicken with Zucchini and Spinach
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If you are looking for a new clean eating dinner choice, this Cilantro Lime Chicken with Zucchini and Spinach is fabulous and very quick to make.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon of coconut oil or olive oil divided
- 3 large zucchini
- 1 pound chicken breasts boneless skinless, cut into 1" pieces
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- ¾ cup cilantro chopped
- ½ cup of corn optional
- ⅓ cup of great northern beans optional
Instructions
- Cut zucchini into julienne pieces or chunks or use a spiralizer or mandoline, make the zucchini noodles and set aside in a bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet and add chicken. Saute for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Add corn, garlic, cumin and pepper and cook for another minute.
- Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Add the other tablespoon of coconut oil or olive oil to the pan zucchini noodles. Saute for for about 2- 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the previously cooked chicken and beans and toss to heat for 1 -2 minutes
- Remove from heat and add lime juice and cilantro
- Stir gently and serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
159mg
(7%)
Potassium
1151mg
(33%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1475IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
51.4mg
(57%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1151mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1475IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 51.4mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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