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This Chicken Kale Stir Fry is a healthy alternative to take out which is usually laden with fat, calories and less than ideal additives. This recipe has real food ingredients, healthy fats and is full of flavor. This chicken kale stir fry can be served on its own for a healthy low carb, paleo and Whole30 meal or you can add brown rice for a healthy complex carbohydrate boost. It's also a great option for meal prep!

Stir Fry Ingredients

This recipe uses just a few simple ingredients but packs a great flavor punch!

kale, chicken, coconut oil, sesame seeds and red pepper flakes laid out on a white background

Chicken breast - half a pound is the perfect amount for two servings. You can use chicken thighs if you prefer. I like to cut mine into cubes but you can cut into strips if you prefer.
Coconut oil - The coconut oil works so great in this recipe and gives the meal such a great taste. You can use a different type of oil if you prefer but I highly recommend the coconut oil for this one.
Chopped Kale - You can use one bunch kale and prepare it by chopping yourself or by pre-chopped and just remove the harder middle stems.
Minced Garlic
Garlic salt
Garnishes - I love topping this recipe with red pepper flakes and sesame seeds

How to Prepare

This chicken kale stir fry is seriously so easy to make!

Step One: Heat your coconut oil in a large skillet or large wok on medium high heat and when ready, add in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant

Step Two: Add your cubed chicken to the skillet and cook until no longer pink and cooked through. This takes about 6-7 minutes.

Step Three: Toss in your chopped kale and mix until kale starts to wilt. Remove from heat and serve in a bowl topped with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes.

kale on top of cooked chicken and garlic

kale mixed with chicken and garlic in a skillet

Variations and Modifications

You can make this recipe with a different vegetable and change of the seasoning to have a nice variety of chicken dishes to choose from. Chicken kale stir fry is one of my go to meal prep dishes because the ingredients are minimal and I can whip it up easily.

Try broccoli in place of kale or throw in some bok choy and coconut aminos or soy sauce!

chicken kale stir fry served in a bowl with cauliflower rice

Serving Suggestions

This dish works well as a meal all by itself but you can add some rice to it when you're wanting something a little more filling. When I am going for something lower carb, I just omit the rice and increase the amounts of chicken and veggies to add more volume to the meal. You can also serve chicken kale stir fry with cauliflower rice to keep things paleo, low carb and Whole30 compliant if that's your dietary preference.

chicken kale stir fry cooked in a skillet

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