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Asado Chicken with Sautéed Garlic Spinach
A quick and tasty weeknight dinner featuring smoky Asado-marinated chicken served over a bed of fresh, garlicky sautéed spinach.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 John Miller📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- pan
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a shallow dish or resealable bag.
2
Whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
olive oil3 tablespoonsolive oil (for spinach)1 tablespoonfresh lemon juice3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice (optional)1 tablespoongarlic, minced3 clovesgarlic, thinly sliced2 clovessmoked paprika2 teaspoonsground cumin1 teaspoondried oregano1 teaspoonsalt1 teaspoonteaspoon salt1/4
3
Pour marinade over the chicken, coating evenly, and refrigerate for at least ⏱️ 30 minutes.
4
Preheat a grill pan or sturdy skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
5
Cook chicken for 5 to ⏱️ 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
6
Transfer chicken to a plate, tent with foil, and let rest for ⏱️ 5 minutes.
7
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté sliced garlic for ⏱️ 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
olive oil3 tablespoonsolive oil (for spinach)1 tablespoongarlic, minced3 clovesgarlic, thinly sliced2 cloves
8
Add baby spinach in batches, tossing with tongs until wilted.
fresh baby spinach10 ounces
9
Season spinach with salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice.
salt1 teaspoonteaspoon salt1/4fresh lemon juice3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice (optional)1 tablespoon
10
Slice the chicken and serve over the sautéed garlic spinach immediately.
garlic, minced3 clovesgarlic, thinly sliced2 cloves
Nutrition Facts
calories
345 calories
fat Content
18g fat
serving Size
1 chicken breast with spinach
fiber Content
3g fiber
sugar Content
2g sugar
sodium Content
620mg sodium
protein Content
38g protein
carbohydrate Content
8g carbs
saturated Fat Content
3g saturated fat
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