Lemon Chicken with Spinach

Lemon gives the light meat a lovely flavor. The lemon tanginess is so refreshing in the springtime. It also gives you some vitamin C to help you make your dinner even healthier. It's perfect for a weeknight meal and takes less time to make in a jiffy. I added more butter than you need (2 tbsp). Feel free to adjust the amount or just use olive oil.  It will still be delicious.

Lemon Chicken with a Twist

Ingredients:

2 chicken breast (large chopped into 1-inch squares)
Two garlic cloves (minced)
1-2 tablespoon butter
1-2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
One juiced lemon
1 teaspoon zest of lemon
2 cups spinach

Instructions:

Cut the chicken into cubes.

Melt butter and olive oil in a hot skillet.

Add garlic until aromatic.

Then add chicken squares and cook on high for 5 minutes or until brown.

Add Parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper (optional).

Lower heat and cover for 10 minutes. Turn the chicken over and then add the spinach and season if desired.

Cook for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is finished.

Here's the finished dish! Doesn't it look yummy?

Here's the printable recipe for your convenience.

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May 23, 2017

by Sabrina Quairoli

Cuisine American

Category Chicken Recipes Gluten Free Recipes Quick Weeknight Recipes Recipe

Persons

3

Serving Size

1 cup

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breast (large chopped into 1-inch squares)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
• 1 juiced lemon
• 1 teaspoon zest of lemon
• 2 cups spinach

Instructions

1. Cut the chicken into cubes.
2. Melt butter and olive oil in a hot skillet.
3. Add garlic until aromatic.
4. Then add chicken squares and cook on high for 5 minutes or until brown.
5. Add parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper (optional).
6. Lower heat and cover for 10 minutes. Turn the chicken over and then add the spinach and season if desired.
7. Cook for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is finished.

Calories

361

15%

Fat

23 g

36%

Saturated

7.6 g

38%

Carbs

3.5 g

1.2%

Protein

25 g

Fiber

1.1 g

4.7%

Sugar

0.7 g

Sodium

91 mg

3.8%

Trans fat

0.3 g

Cholesterol

94 mg

31%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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I hope this gives you the inspiration to make your quick meals healthier and more flavorful. It's my goal to share easy and healthier dishes. Make meals from scratch, and you will not only eat healthier, but you will also show your children how to cook.