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Southwest Chicken (Keto, Paleo, Whole30)

Southwest Chicken (Keto, Paleo, Whole30)

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If you’re looking for a comforting keto meal but without all of the dairy, you have to try this Keto Southwest Chicken! It’s delicious and a crowd pleaser with my friends who are allergic to dairy or paleo. Depending on what broth and coconut milk you use, it easily fits the Whole30 guidelines as well. You use coconut milk and chicken broth simmered down with plenty of spices to make a thick, flavorful sauce.

I serve this meal over cauliflower rice, but with leftovers I’ve eaten it on a salad or over eggs for breakfast. It’s very versatile.

Ingredients

  • 2lbs chicken thighs, or breast
  • 1 tbsp. avocado or coconut oil
  • Juice from 2 limes
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • ½ bunch of cilantro
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced thin

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Season your chicken with salt and pepper. Let the tablespoon of oil heat up in a large, oven safe pan. Sear the chicken for 8 minutes on each side then put into the oven for 15 minutes.

Once the chicken is fully cooked, you’re going to add all of the spices, lime juice, chicken broth, and coconut milk. Put the chicken back onto the stove on low and let it simmer with a lid on for 10-15 minutes. You want to break the chicken down further, so it shreds and let the sauce thicken. If your stove cooks a bit hot and you notice your sauce is cooking down too fast, you can add some more chicken broth.

While the chicken is simmering, sauté your bell peppers in a separate pan. If you’re planning on eating this over cauliflower rice, go ahead and cook that as well.

Once your sauce has reduced down some, take two forks and shred the chicken.

Stir in the cooked bell peppers and chopped cilantro.

Keto Southwest Chicken

Serve over cauliflower rice and enjoy!

Keto Southwest Chicken

If you want something sweet after check out our Paleo Mexican Chocolate pudding with bacon hearts!

Keto Southwest Chicken

Southwest Chicken (Keto, Paleo, Whole30)

Southwest Chicken (Keto, Paleo, Whole30)

Ingredients

  • 2lbs chicken thighs, or breast
  • 1 tbsp. avocado or coconut oil
  • 4 tbsp of lime juice
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • ½ bunch of cilantro
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced thin

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Season your chicken with salt and pepper. Let the tablespoon of oil heat up in a large, oven safe pan. Sear the chicken for 8 minutes on each side then put into the oven for 15 minutes.

Once the chicken is fully cooked, you’re going to add all of the spices, lime juice, chicken broth, and coconut milk. Put the chicken back onto the stove on low and let it simmer with a lid on for 10-15 minutes. You want to break the chicken down further, so it shreds and let the sauce thicken. If your stove cooks a bit hot and you notice your sauce is cooking down too fast, you can add some more chicken broth.

While the chicken is simmering, sauté your bell peppers in a separate pan. If you’re planning on eating this over cauliflower rice, go ahead and cook that as well.

Once your sauce has reduced down some, take two forks and shred the chicken.

Stir in the cooked bell peppers and chopped cilantro.

Serve over cauliflower rice and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 500Total Fat: 38gSaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 194mgSodium: 778mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 38g

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paleoglutenfreeguy

Thursday 5th of September 2019

So simple but so full of flavor! Love this!

Jessica

Thursday 5th of September 2019

This spice combination sounds magical. Thanks for the yummy recipe!

Ann Marie

Tuesday 3rd of September 2019

YUM! Sharing this now. Also trying this recipe out I LOVE southwest chicken but wouldn't think to add it to my keto diet.. genius!

tinatsai

Tuesday 3rd of September 2019

I know! Tasty AND keto!

Daniela

Monday 2nd of September 2019

Loving everything about this! The flavors are spot on and of course, it rocks that it's paleo!!

tinatsai

Tuesday 3rd of September 2019

Thanks! I always love a tasty paleo meal!

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