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Spicy Chicken and Spinach Breakfast Skillet

A hearty low‑carb skillet with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a kick of chili flakes, perfect for a robust morning start.

Spicy Chicken and Spinach Breakfast Skillet

Total

35 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Serves

3

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Servings

Recipe serves 3

Ingredients

  • 450 g boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 150 g fresh spinach
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp green onion, sliced
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili flakes(optional)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the chicken thighs dry and cut into bite‑size pieces.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large cast‑iron skillet over medium‑high heat.

  3. 3

    Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and sear until golden brown, about 5‑6 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add garlic, red bell pepper, and chili flakes; sauté for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Finish with sliced green onion, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

320

16% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein35 g
Carbohydrate5 g
Fat18 g
Fiber2 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium420 mg

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