Name: Cilantro Lime Chicken with Zucchini and Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 TBSP of coconut oil or olive oil (divided); 3 large zucchini; 1 pound chicken breasts (boneless skinless, cut into 1" pieces); 1/2 tsp cumin; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 cup fresh baby spinach; 3/4 cup cilantro (chopped); 1/2 cup of corn (optional); 1/3 cup of great northern beans (optional)

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One of my favorite things, I’m sure like many of you, is making dinners that are easy and healthy. This Cilantro Lime Chicken is so full of flavor! I was just going to use only zucchini but decided to throw in the spinach as well. And anything with cilantro is extra yummy in my book. I cut the zucchini into julienne pieces. These Mandoline Slicers are awesome for making zucchini spaghetti if you have one. But you could also just dice it up if you wanted instead.

I was also planning on adding corn and great northern beans thinking that I had those ingredients but, dang it, I didn’t. Next time!

INGREDIENTS

2 TBSP of coconut oil or olive oil, divided

3 large zucchini

3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1″ pieces

1/2 tsp cumin

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Juice of 1 lime or 2-3 TBSP of lime juice

1 cup of spinach

3/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1/2 cup of corn, optional

1/3 cup of great northern beans, optional

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.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword cilantro lime chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 255 kcal

Author Sherri

Ingredients

2 TBSP of coconut oil or olive oil divided
3 large zucchini
1 pound chicken breasts boneless skinless, cut into 1" pieces
1/2 tsp cumin
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp lime juice
1 cup fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup cilantro chopped
1/2 cup of corn optional
1/3 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 TBSP 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 TBSP 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 Facts

Cilantro Lime Chicken with Zucchini and Spinach

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g 15%

Saturated Fat 6g 30%

Cholesterol 72mg 24%

Sodium 159mg 7%

Potassium 1151mg 33%

Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 7g

Protein 28g 56%

Vitamin A 29.5%

Vitamin C 62.3%

Calcium 5.5%

Iron 10.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

ENJOY!!

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