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Mexican Chili Lime Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach

Styled Plate Photo 1:1
Ingredients Knolling 1:1
260
Calories
37g
Protein
22g
Carbs
4g
Fat

Mexican Chili Lime Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach. A filling mexican plate built around chicken and plenty of broccoli.

Protein 37g · Carbs 22g · Fat 4g
12 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
$4
Per Plate
260
Calories
What You Need
Makes 2 plates Batch it
Before You Start

Cut the broccoli into even florets and have the spices measured before you start.

How To Make It
  1. Simmer the chicken broth, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and garlic in a wide pan for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add the chicken breast, cover, and poach for 14 minutes until the center reaches 165°F and is no longer pink.
    165°F
  3. Rest the chicken for 3 minutes, then slice it across the grain.
  4. Steam the broccoli in the same broth covered for 6 minutes until bright green and fork tender.
  5. Stir in the spinach and cook for 2 minutes until just wilted.
  6. Plate the vegetables, top with the sliced chicken, and finish with fresh cilantro.
Fix It: If the chicken has not reached 165°F, keep it covered and check again every 2 minutes.
Microwave
  1. Add the ingredients you would cook together to a microwave safe bowl along with their liquid.
  2. Cover loosely and microwave in one minute bursts, stirring between each, until hot through.
  3. Let it stand for a minute, then finish and plate the dish as written in the steps above.
Nutrition Per Serving
Bonus Benefits
Reported to quietly support, as I've found in my research.
Chef's Wisdom:
Broccoli: fiber and sulforaphane, reported to back up your body's cleanup crew.
Spinach: iron, folate, and magnesium, reported to steady your energy and your calm.
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