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Chicken, Butternut Squash and Chard Stir Fry
This tasty dish is loaded with protein, fiber, vitamins A and C, and iron. This healthy source of carbs can be a great post workout meal, or when you are feeling that you need a little bit more energy.
Serves 4
Cook time: 20-25 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. coconut oil
- 3-4 chicken breasts, cubed
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric
- 1/4 tsp. ginger
- 1/4 cup bone broth (page 110)
- 1 lb. swiss chard, deribbed and chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 cup green olives, sliced
Directions:
1. Melt coconut oil in large skillet on medium heat.Â
2. Salt and pepper chicken and add to skillet. Cook a few minutes until golden but not cooked through.
3. Add onion and butternut squash, followed by spices. Cook until squash is fork-tender.
4. Add broth and chard. Cook a few more minutes (until chard is cooked down). Cover with a lid to lightly steam chard.
5. Toss in the olives at the end and stir to warm mixture. Add more salt and pepper to taste before serving.
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings 4.0 | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| calories 301 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 14 g | 21 % |
| Saturated Fat 7 g | 33 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 2 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 64 mg | 21 % |
| Sodium 539 mg | 22 % |
| Potassium 1032 mg | 29 % |
| Total Carbohydrate20Â g | 7Â % |
| Dietary Fiber 5 g | 18 % |
| Sugars 4 g | |
| Protein 26 g | 52 % |
| Vitamin A | 364Â % |
| Vitamin C | 94Â % |
| Calcium | 16Â % |
| Iron | 23Â % |
| * 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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