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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.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
255
kcal
Author
Sherri Hagymas
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
Calories:
255
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
13
g
|
Protein:
28
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Cholesterol:
72
mg
|
Sodium:
159
mg
|
Potassium:
1151
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
7
g
|
Vitamin A:
1475
IU
|
Vitamin C:
51.4
mg
|
Calcium:
55
mg
|
Iron:
1.8
mg