Garlic Curry Chicken and Spinach

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 8 minutes

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

hot cooked rice (optional)

2 tbs olive or vegetable oil

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch wide strips

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp curry powder

1 cup coconut milk*

4 cups fresh spinach, cut into strips

DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare rice, if desired. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking. Add chicken; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until browned. Add garlic and curry; cook and stir 30 seconds.

2. Stir in coconut milk; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 3-4 minutes or until chicken is throughly cooked. Add spinach; toss to mix and cook just until spinach is wilted. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with hot cooked rice, if desired.

*if coconut milk is not available, substitute 3/4 cup whipping cream.

Per serving:

378 cal

30g fat

3g carb

26g protein