Oven Baked Chicken and Garlic Spinach
Oven Baked Chicken and Garlic Spinach
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon Maldon sea salt flakes, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
For the Garlic Spinach
- 1 pound fresh spinach
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup grated cheese, for serving
For Serving
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs onto the prepared baking tray. Season the chicken generously with Maldon sea salt flakes, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with turmeric and dried oregano. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the chicken.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Using a fork and spoon (or your hands), massage the seasonings and oil into the chicken, ensuring each thigh is well coated on both sides.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown with some charring. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
While the chicken bakes, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the fresh spinach to the boiling water and stir until it wilts, which should only take about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Drain the wilted spinach in a colander and rinse it thoroughly under cold running water. This stops the cooking process and helps retain its color.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Firmly squeeze out as much excess water as possible from the spinach by hand. This is crucial for preventing a watery spinach dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
In a bowl, combine the squeezed spinach with the minced garlic. Mix well by hand to ensure the garlic is evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
To serve, place a bed of cooked rice on each plate. Arrange the baked chicken thighs on top of the rice. Place a generous portion of the garlic spinach next to the chicken.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Sprinkle grated cheese over the garlic spinach just before serving.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Oven Baked Chicken and Garlic Spinach
For the Chicken
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon Maldon sea salt flakes, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
For the Garlic Spinach
- 1 pound fresh spinach
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup grated cheese, for serving
For Serving
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs onto the prepared baking tray. Season the chicken generously with Maldon sea salt flakes, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with turmeric and dried oregano. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the chicken.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Using a fork and spoon (or your hands), massage the seasonings and oil into the chicken, ensuring each thigh is well coated on both sides.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown with some charring. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
While the chicken bakes, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the fresh spinach to the boiling water and stir until it wilts, which should only take about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Drain the wilted spinach in a colander and rinse it thoroughly under cold running water. This stops the cooking process and helps retain its color.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Firmly squeeze out as much excess water as possible from the spinach by hand. This is crucial for preventing a watery spinach dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
In a bowl, combine the squeezed spinach with the minced garlic. Mix well by hand to ensure the garlic is evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
To serve, place a bed of cooked rice on each plate. Arrange the baked chicken thighs on top of the rice. Place a generous portion of the garlic spinach next to the chicken.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Sprinkle grated cheese over the garlic spinach just before serving.