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Grilled chicken with bok choy
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Grilled Chicken With Bok Choy In Coconut Milk
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 404 kcal
Author: Lisa Richards
Ingredients
  • 2 chicken breasts (organic if possible)
  • 1 tsp. coconut oil
  • 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
  • 3 thin slices of ginger
  • 1 (12oz) can of coconut milk
  • 2 tsp. turmeric
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 2 to 3 heads baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
  • 4 scallions, halved lengthwise
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut aminos
  • Red pepper flakes to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves (or Thai basil for a more Asian flavor)
Instructions
  1. Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and ginger slices, sauté for 30 seconds. Add coconut milk, turmeric and salt, whisk until combined.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil, add bok choy and scallions, then reduce heat to medium low and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in coconut aminos and red pepper flakes to taste, garnish with fresh basil. Set aside.
  5. On a hot pan or grill, cook the chicken breasts for around 5 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked thoroughly.
  6. Season the grilled chicken, then slice and lay it gently on top of the bok choy. Serve with a side of quinoa.