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Chicken and spinach millet

Recipe Information

Description:
Chicken and spinach millet is a delicious American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 20 minutes of prep time and about 2 hours of cooking time for a combined total time of 2 hours, 20 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 20 Minutes
Cook Time 2 Hours
Total Time 2 Hours, 20 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Chicken; Millet
Category Poultry; Rice & Grains
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine American
Cook Method Grilling; Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 ½ cups millet, uncooked

  • 4 ½ cups water

  • 1 package frozen spinach

  • ¾ cups coconut milk

  • ½ cup raisins

  • 2 teaspoons sugar

  • 1 tablespoon curry powder

  • Salt, to taste

  • Pepper, to taste

Directions

  • Grill the chicken until tender and cut into bite size pieces

  • In a medium pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the millet and reduce heat to low.

  • Let simmer for 1 hour.

  • Add the raisins and sugar to the millet and let simmer for another hour.

  • In a large skillet, mix the millet, chicken, and spinach on medium heat.

  • Add salt and pepper to taste

  • Stir in the coconut milk and heat until evenly warmed.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 438 cal

  • Total fat: 5g

  • Saturated fat: 1g

  • Cholesterol: 137mg

  • Sodium: 198mg

  • Potassium: 1054mg

  • Carbohydrate: 38g

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Protein: 60g