KETO SPINACH SALAD WITH COCONUT-BREADED CHICKEN

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This recipe is very low in carbs. Excellent for anyone doing keto or just looking for an easy low-carb meal.

Provided by Yanira

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons avocado oil (such as Chosen Foods®)
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
4 cups baby spinach leaves
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped green onions
1 cup ranch dressing (such as Marzetti®)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Use avocado oil to heavily grease a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Place coconut flakes in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse just until flakes are coarsely ground; do not process to a powder. Transfer to a medium bowl and add Cajun seasoning; toss to combine.
  • Place chicken thighs between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/4-inch thickness. Transfer to the bowl of seasoned coconut and roll each thigh around until well coated. Place breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Turn on the broiler and broil until extra crispy (if desired), about 1 minute. Remove from the oven and slice.
  • Divide spinach among 4 large dinner plates. Top with celery, onions, and sliced chicken. Pour ranch dressing into 4 small ramekins and serve with salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 121.2 mg, Fat 69 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 22.7 g, Sodium 1251 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

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