If you’re looking for a quick, low-carb chicken dinner that tastes amazing, this chicken and bok choy skillet is going to become a go-to. Heavily flavored with garlic and spices, this is a tasty and light weeknight meal when you are in a hurry.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 large cloves garlic
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 3 baby bok choy
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- parsley and chili flakes to garnish optional
Instructions
- Peel and chop the onion and garlic.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped garlic and onion. Cook for about 8 minutes until fragrant.
- While the onion and garlic cook, rinse the bok choy and cut off the ends of the stems. Then, chop each into bite-sized pieces.
- On a separate cutting board, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces as well.
- Toss the bok choy into the onion and garlic mix and stir fry for 1–2 minutes until slightly tender. Then spoon this mix onto a plate and set aside.
- Add the butter to the same skillet (or wok) and add the chicken in. Then, toss on the spices. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes. Then, flip chicken pieces over and cook another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and simmer 1 minute.
- Add the bok choy, onion, and garlic mixture into the pan with the chicken in spiced coconut milk and stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with red pepper flakes and chopped cilantro or parsley leaves.
Notes
For this recipe, I usually alternate between prepping and cooking. For example, while the onion and garlic sautes, I rinse the bok choy and cut it up as well as dice the chicken.
Recipe Tips
- Don’t overcook the bok choy—it should stay slightly crisp.
- Cut chicken into even pieces for quick, even cooking.
- Use fresh garlic for maximum flavor.
- Cook on medium heat for a better sear.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 741mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 8933IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 5mg
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