Stove-Top Herb Lemon Chicken with Garlic Spinach

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon

For the Garlic Spinach:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch to ensure even cooking.
- In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, thyme, and oregano.
- Rub the seasoning mix over both sides of each chicken breast.

2. Cook the Chicken:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes on one side, until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken breasts and cook the other side for 5-6 minutes. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the chicken and sprinkle lemon zest evenly.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a plate for about 5 minutes.

3. Prepare the Garlic Spinach:
- In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the spinach, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir continuously until the spinach wilts, about 3-4 minutes.

4. Serve:
- Slice the rested chicken breasts.
- Arrange the slices over a bed of garlic spinach on a serving dish.
- Drizzle any remaining juice from the skillet over the top for added flavor.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT20M
20 minutes

Total Time

- PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

- Lunch

Keywords

- Herb Lemon Chicken
- Garlic Spinach
- Healthy Lunch Recipe
- Easy Chicken Recipe
- Quick Lunch Ideas
- Stove-Top Chicken
- Spinach Side Dish
- Chicken Breast Recipe
- Flavorful Lunch
- Lemon Chicken Delight

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 880

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