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Add a little ginger to your next meal and feel your superpowers kick in! It's true -- ginger is a superfood and it elevates this Ginger Chicken Recipe to the next level. I love a good Paleo Chicken recipe and this is one to share!

Ginger Chicken

Savory, sweet ginger and garlic infused chicken legs make an excellent dinner. Your family will love this ginger chicken!

Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Keyword ginger chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 407 kcal
Author Kelly Bejelly @ A Girl Worth Saving

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lbs chicken legs
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 piece fresh ginger roughly 1" wide x 2" tall x 1/2" thick, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper optional
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 2 tbsp red onion diced
  • 1 stalk green onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Combine the coconut oil, chopped yellow onion and ginger in a skillet over medium heat and cook for 3 minutes.
  2. Place your chicken legs in the skillet and add your seasonings. Cover with a lid.
  3. Turn the heat to low and allow to cook covered for 35 - 40 minutes.
  4. The chicken legs will release water creating a gingery sauce. Throw in the red onion for the last 3 minutes.

Optional:

  1. For more color on the chicken remove them from the skillet and broil for 3 - 5 minutes and return to the pan.
  2. Top with chopped green onion and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

10 SmartPoint Weight Watchers

Nutrition Facts
Ginger Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 240mg80%
Sodium 575mg25%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 46g92%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.