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Braised Chicken Thighs with Spinach

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DinnerAmerican⏱ 70 minServes 4EasyGluten-freeEgg-freeDairy-freeLactose-freeNut-free
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Ingredients

  • 4 6-ounce bone in chicken thighs (skin removed)
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 small yellow onion (peeled and chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 package 10-ounce frozen spinach (or 1 bunch fresh spinach)

Method

  1. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil. Add chicken, top side down. Cook about 8 minutes on each side, or until deeply browned. Remove the chicken to a dinner plate and set aside.
  2. Reheat skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Cook about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and golden. Return the chicken to the pan.
  3. Add the water, and cover. Continue cooking for about 30 minutes.
  4. Add frozen spinach and cook for about 10 minutes. Or, add the fresh spinach and cook about 2 minutes, until it wilts. Serve right away.

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Nutrition per serving

Serving size: 1 - 4 ounce serving

  • Total Calories: 185
  • Total Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 112 mg
  • Sodium: 423 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2 g
  • Total Sugars: 1 g
  • Protein: 22 g

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen nutrition facts for this recipe. Estimates only.

Recipe source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Public domain (U.S. Government work) · USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion · Reformatted; ingredient quantities parsed
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