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Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken with Spinach

Juicy pan-seared chicken with a bright lemon-garlic sauce and wilted spinach—classic Greek flavors, easy weeknight style.

Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken with Spinach

Total

30 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces chicken breast
  • 4 cups spinach
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat chicken dry; season both sides with salt, pepper, and oregano.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through.

  3. 3

    Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add lemon juice and a splash of water (2–3 tbsp) to loosen the pan; simmer 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Add spinach and toss until wilted, 1–2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.

  6. 6

    Serve chicken with the lemon-garlic spinach sauce.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

430

22% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein45 g
Carbohydrate10 g
Fat22 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium520 mg

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