Coconut Spinach Chicken

I am loving this recipe so much I’m making it every week (and it goes FAST in my house, too!) Very simple, easy and beyond yummy!

Serves 2 (photos shown below are with me doubling the recipe for leftovers!)

INGREDIENTS:
1 large chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
3 cups baby spinach
1 large onion
1/2 cup canned coconut milk
1.5 Tbl coconut oil
Handful of almonds or peanuts
Seasonings to taste: Salt, Pepper, garlic powder, tumeric, ginger

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INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Chop almonds or peanuts with a knife. Roast them lightly in a small amount of coconut oil until lightly browned. Set Aside. (I actually prefer them raw, but if you like a little bit of toasted flavor, this is a great way to add that to this recipe)
  2. Heat the rest of the coconut oil in a large pan. Saute onions for a few minutes until they are translucent. Add chicken and cook with onions until done (no pink in the center). Stir frequently. This takes about 7 minutes.
  3. Add the coconut milk and reduce heat to a simmer. Stir in seasonings and mix well. Top with spinach, cover and let steam for 2-3 minutes.

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  4. Serve garnished with the nuts, a sprinkle of salt (if needed) and a drizzle of sriracha!

Come back and tell me how much you enjoyed this recipe!

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Nutrition Facts
Servings 2.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 326
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23 g 36 %
Saturated Fat 14 g 70 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 35 mg 12 %
Sodium 74 mg 3 %
Potassium 117 mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrate 12 g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 3 g 12 %
Sugars 5 g
Protein 17 g 33 %
Vitamin A 26 %
Vitamin C 20 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 12 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

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