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Asado Chicken Breast with Sautéed Garlic Spinach Recipe

Asado Chicken Breast with Sautéed Garlic Spinach Recipe

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes (plus marinating time)
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Filipino-Inspired
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy a flavorful and healthy meal with this recipe for Asado Chicken Breast served with delicious Sautéed Garlic Spinach. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner!


Ingredients

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For the Asado Marinade:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

For Sautéed Garlic Spinach:

  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Asado Marinade: In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, brown sugar, 2 cloves of minced garlic, black pepper, and paprika.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the marinade, refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Sear marinated chicken in a skillet until fully cooked.
  4. Sauté the Spinach: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil, add spinach and salt, cook until wilted.
  5. Serve: Slice chicken and serve over a bed of garlic spinach.

Notes

  • For a bolder flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
  • Serve with steamed rice or roasted potatoes for a complete meal.
  • You can double the spinach if serving as a main veggie side.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with spinach
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg