Braised Chicken Thighs with Spinach
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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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