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.

Total
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
3
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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
Pat the chicken thighs dry and cut into bite‑size pieces.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large cast‑iron skillet over medium‑high heat.
- 3
Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and sear until golden brown, about 5‑6 minutes.
- 4
Add garlic, red bell pepper, and chili flakes; sauté for 2 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Finish with sliced green onion, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
320
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
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