Description
Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach is a deliciously healthy dish that brings tender chicken and vibrant greens together in a savory garlic sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, making it a go-to choice for families. Serve it over rice or pasta to create a satisfying meal that not only nourishes the body but also delights the taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium head broccoli florets (about 2 cups)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces, mince garlic, cut broccoli into small florets, and rinse spinach.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Cook chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- 3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- 4. Toss in broccoli florets with half of the lemon juice; cook until bright green but still crisp (about 3 minutes).
- 5. Stir in spinach, soy sauce, honey, and remaining lemon juice; cook until spinach is wilted (about 2 minutes).
- 6. Serve immediately over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor. - Substitute broccoli with green beans or zucchini based on availability. - For added heat, incorporate crushed red pepper flakes into the dish.