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Cilantro Lime Chicken with Zucchini and Spinach
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 255 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.