Lemon Chicken With Sauteed Spinach Food

BROWN BUTTER SAUTEED SPINACH WITH LEMON

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large, wide pot over medium-high heat and cook, stirring often, until the milk solids are a deep golden brown and the butter smells nutty.
• Add the garlic, shallots and a 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds. Add the spinach in batches and cook, tossing to coat, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a serving bowl.

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH GARLIC AND LEMON

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, remove garlic and discard.
• Raise heat to high. Add spinach to skillet gradually, waiting for one batch to wilt before adding the next. Cook, tossing, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Drain liquid from skillet; add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

LEMON CHICKEN WITH SAUTEED SPINACH

Steps:

• Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise and season with salt and pepper. Coat a large sauté pan with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.
• Combine the bouillon and cornstarch in a small bowl and slowly stir in the water until smooth. (If you put all the water in at once, the cornstarch will get lumpy.) Pour the mixture into the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until the mixture starts to thicken. Add the lemon juice and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce just begins to boil.
• Meanwhile, place about 1/2 inch of water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until hot. (Alternatively, if you have a microwave, place the spinach in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high heat for 5 minutes, or until hot. Carefully remove the plastic wrap.) Press with the back of a spoon and drain off the water.
• Divide the spinach between four plates, arrange the chicken over the spinach, and top with the sauce. Serve immediately.
• I couldn't believe that this dish clocked in at an incredibly low 175 calories per serving. If you don't think it will be filling enough for you, add a cup of cooked rice and it's still only 335 calories. Or double the amount of chicken and it's only 290 calories. I've always loved this dish, but now I like it even better!

LEMON CHICKEN SAUTE

Steps:

• Flatten each chicken breast half to about 1/4" thickness by pounding them between sheets of waxed paper.
• Melt butter and garlic in 10" skillet until sizzling; add chicken, salt and pepper.
• Cook over medium heat, turning chicken occasionally, until no longer pink, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Place chicken on serving platter; keep warm.
• Add lemon juice to drippings in pan.
• Add green onions and mushrooms.
• Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
• Garnish with lemon slices and parsley.