Braised Chicken Thighs with Spinach
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Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce bone in chicken thighs (skin removed)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small yellow onion (peeled and chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 cup water
- 1 package 10-ounce frozen spinach (or 1 bunch fresh spinach)
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil. Add chicken, top side down. Cook about 8 minutes on each side, or until deeply browned. Remove the chicken to a dinner plate and set aside.
- Reheat skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Cook about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and golden. Return the chicken to the pan.
- Add the water, and cover. Continue cooking for about 30 minutes.
- Add frozen spinach and cook for about 10 minutes. Or, add the fresh spinach and cook about 2 minutes, until it wilts. Serve right away.
Nutrition
| Calories | 185 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22 g |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 112 mg |
| Sodium | 423 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion