Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach
Garlic Chicken with Broccoli and Spinach is a delicious and nutritious dish that marries tender chicken with vibrant vegetables, all infused with aromatic garlic and zesty lemon. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering bold flavors and satisfying textures in under 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (680g)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets (150g)
- 3 cups baby spinach (90g)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (30ml)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (9g)
Instructions
- Wash broccoli and spinach thoroughly. Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets and pat dry the chicken breasts.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Add chicken breasts to the marinade and let soak for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken breasts and cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Toss in broccoli florets first; sauté for about 3 minutes until slightly softened, then add fresh spinach.
- Stir gently for another couple of minutes until spinach wilts down beautifully.
- Transfer to plates or a serving platter, sprinkling toasted sesame seeds on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg