Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Chicken Breast Tenders
When you combine fiber-rich Brussels Sprouts with protein-packed chicken, adding more veggies and fiber to your diet really CAN be easy and delicious.
Ingredients
- 2-3 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil, or other saute medium
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Ground cumin, to taste
- 1 lb Chicken breast tenders (or skinless breasts)
- 2 Large carrots
- 1/2 Large yellow onion
- 1 clove Garlic, finely chopped
- 1 lb Brussels Sprouts, trimmed and slices
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
Instructions
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In a med/large skillet, heat 1 or 1.5 Tbsp oil over medium-high heat.
Season chicken on both sides with ground pepper and cumin, to taste; add to heated oil. Reduce heat to medium. Brown chicken on each side, 4-6 minutes per side (time may vary depending on thickness).
When done, remove from pan, slice into bite-side pieces/shred and set aside.
Do not clean pan before proceeding.
Add remaining oil to pan and reheat over medium.
Add carrots, onion and garlic; saute until onions are tender and translucent (approx. 6 min.). Add Brussels Sprouts, saute until just tender, approx. 3-4 min.
Add chicken, toss to combine; add lemon juice, toss to combine.
Serve as-is or with cauliflower rice.