Stir Fried Kale And Chicken Breast Recipes

CHICKEN KALE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a medium-sized dish, combine the chicken breasts, coconut aminos, honey, lemon juice, and garlic. Set aside.
• In a large sauté pan, add the coconut oil, sea salt, and onion, and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and evenly coated. Add the chicken and marinade to the sauté pan. Cook approximately 2 minutes. Then add the desired chopped vegetables and cook another 2-4 minutes.
• Stir in the kale pieces, cover with a lid, and cook for another 2-4 minutes, or until the kale turns a deep green color and is slightly wilted. Stir in the green onions and season with pepper to taste.
• Serve as is or over a bed of cauliflower rice.
• For best results, serve immediately, refrigerate leftovers, and consumer within 24 hours.

SPICY KALE AND CORN STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the kale, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the kale is softened and the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the corn and cook, stirring, until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl to cool slightly, and then stir in the cheese.
• Insert a thin paring knife into the thickest part of the chicken breast and cut down the side to make a 3-inch pocket. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts. Then evenly stuff with the kale mixture.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, 3 to 4 minutes. Rub the chicken breasts with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with a total of 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add all 4 chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Then lower heat to medium. Continue cooking, turning once halfway through, until just cooked through, about 14 minutes more. Insert a small paring knife into the top of the chicken to test for doneness. If any pink areas remain, cover the skillet and continue to cook until opaque.
• Transfer the chicken and any bits of filling that fell into the skillet onto 4 plates. Stir the broth and flour together in a small bowl and then add to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the pan sauce over the chicken.

STIR-FRIED KALE AND CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Get all the ingredients read as imaged above so you are ready when the wok is hot.
• Combine the sauce ingredients, lime juice, soy sauce, coconut milk and stevia and mix.
• Mix with the chicken and marinate for several minutes or up to a day in the refrigerator. Or just mix in fresh if you don't want to wait, no huge difference.
• Heat the wok to medium-high and add the oil and the stir-fry the fresh garlic for a few moments, making sure not to overcook as it cooks fast.
• Add the chicken and stir-fry until opaque.
• Add the kale a little at a time
• Taste and adjust as needed.

CHICKEN AND KALE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. Once hot, sauté peppers for 2 minutes. Add kale and peas and sauté for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the vegetables to a plate. Set aside.. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with salt. Sear chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.. In a medium bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients except the cornstarch.. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and whisk to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the sauce mixture. . Add the sauce to the skillet with the chicken. Let simmer and thicken for 1 to 2 minutes to coat the chicken. . Serve chicken with stir-fry vegetables over brown or white rice, if desired. Top with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, if using.

QUINOA STIR-FRY WITH VEGETABLES AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place quinoa in a small saucepan with 3/4 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook, undisturbed, until quinoa absorbs water, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and leave uncovered. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook carrot, stirring occasionally, until it softens, about 1 minute. Add bell pepper, ginger, garlic and chile, if desired; cook, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add peas, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Remove vegetables and return skillet to heat; add quinoa, along with egg. Cook, stirring constantly, until egg is evenly distributed, about 2 minutes. Add vegetables, chicken, scallions, cilantro and soy sauce; cook 1 minute more. Divide stir-fry among 4 bowls; serve warm.

CHICKEN, KALE & SPROUT STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cook the noodles following pack instructions, then drain and set aside. meanwhile, heat a large wok or frying pan and add the kale along with a good splash of water and cook for 1-2 mins until wilted, with a little bite remaining, then cool under running water to keep the colour.
• Add half the oil and cook the chicken strips until browned, then remove and set aside. Heat the remaining oil and fry the ginger, pepper and sprouts until softened a little. return the chicken and kale and add the noodles.
• Tip in the soy, rice wine and lime zest and juice along with enough water to create a sauce that clings to the ingredients. Serve immediately.

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH GREENS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the egg white, cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the rice wine or sherry, salt to taste and 1 1/2 teaspoons water. When you can no longer see any cornstarch, add the chicken and stir together until coated. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
• Bring 2 to 3 quarts of water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan and add the kale. Boil 1 minute, until just tender, and transfer to a bowl of cold water. Do not drain the water from the pot. Drain the kale, squeeze out excess water and chop coarsely
• Combine the remaining rice wine, the stock and the soy sauce in a small bowl and set near your wok
• Bring the water in the pot back to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of the oil and turn the heat down so that the water is at a bare simmer. Carefully add the chicken to the water, stirring so that the pieces don't clump. Cook until the chicken turns opaque on the surface but is not cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain well in a colander
• Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the remaining oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the white and light green pieces of scallions, the brussels sprouts and the red pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the bok choy and stir-fry for another minute. Add the chicken, the kale and the broth mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle on the green scallion ends. Remove from the heat and serve with grains or noodles