Braised Chicken Thighs with Spinach
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Serves4 (1 thigh each)
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Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce chicken thighs, bone-in, skins removed
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, dried
- 1 cup water
- 1 10-ounce package spinach, frozen
Directions
- Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, top side down. Cook about 8 minutes on each side, or until deeply browned. Remove the chicken to a dinner plate and keep warm.
- Add the onion, garlic, thyme, and rosemary to hot skillet. Cook about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and golden.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Add the water, and cover. Continue cooking for about 30 minutes.
- Add frozen spinach and cook for about 10 minutes. Or, add the fresh spinach and cook about 2 minutes, until it wilts.
- Serve warm.
Recipe Tips
Use any type of chicken or turkey in this recipe, such as legs or breasts.
Nutrition Facts
Braised Chicken Thighs with Spinach
Amount Per Serving (1 thigh eachg)
Calories 406
Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g
38%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 218mg
73%
Sodium 349mg
15%
Potassium 816mg
23%
Total Carbohydrates 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 1g
Protein 43g
86%
Vitamin A
151%
Vitamin C
15%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
10%
Iron
25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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