Garlic Lemon Chicken Recipe – Diet Approved!
| prep time 5 Minute/s | cook time 20 Minute/s | total time 25 Minute/s |
- 2 Boneless + Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Medium-Sized Lemon
- 4 Cloves Garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp Olive Oil
- Fresh Shaved Ginger (for a little extra zing)
- Salt + Pepper
- 6 Cups Fresh Spinach
- Mince garlic
- Add garlic and olive oil to pan over medium-high heat on stove; let simmer for 2 minutes
- Cut lemon in half and squeeze one half into the pan with garlic and olive oil
- Poke chicken breasts with a fork in several places on both sides, and place in pan with garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on chicken in pan
- Cover the pan with a lid and lower heat to medium-low; let simmer until each breast has turned white, then turn over for other side to simmer for 4-5 more minutes
- Once you’ve turned the chicken to the other side, squeeze the other half of the lemon onto it and add more salt and pepper
- Turn over 1-2 more times until each side gets a little browned and crispy-looking
- Remove from heat; let cool for 4-5 minutes
- While chicken is cooling, place the spinach into the pan, leaving whatever oil, lemon juice, or garlic is leftover in the pan
- Let spinach simmer on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes or until it starts to wilt; stir occasionally until it has all wilted and is a nice dark green color
- Remove from heat and place next to chicken on a plate
- Enjoy!