Description
A delicious and healthy garlic lemon chicken dish served with sautéed spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces chicken breasts (skinless and boneless)
- 4 cups fresh spinach (baby spinach preferred)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional toppings such as nuts, seeds, or fresh herbs)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook for 6–7 minutes per side, until fully cooked and golden.
- Remove chicken and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add spinach and sauté until wilted, adding a splash of lemon juice.
- Slice chicken into strips and assemble into meal prep containers.
- Top with sautéed spinach and any optional toppings (feta, nuts, seeds, or herbs).
- Drizzle with remaining lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- This dish is excellent for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
- Feel free to customize the optional toppings to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg