This lemon herb chicken with sautéed spinach is the perfect healthy and flavorful dish! Juicy chicken breasts are marinated in lemon and herbs, then pan-seared to golden perfection and served over garlicky sautéed spinach. A light, protein-packed meal ideal for lunch or dinner!
📝 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of ½ lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Spinach:
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Pinch of salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine lemon juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 20 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Let rest and slice.
- Sauté the spinach: In the same skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add spinach, season with salt, and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Serve chicken slices over a bed of sautéed spinach. Garnish with lemon slices or fresh parsley if desired.