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Organic Lemon Chicken & Spinach Recipe
Sometimes simple is best. All organic ingredients comprise a simple yet profoundly flavorful combination of chicken, lemon, tomatoes, feta and spinach.
Serves:
4
Ingredients:
- 1 container Fresh Express Organic Baby Spinach (11oz)
- 4 organic skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 6 organic garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup organic extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup organic fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- 2 teaspoon organic lemon zest
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup organic feta cheese
- 1 pint organic cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 reusable plastic bag
Instructions:
- Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, set aside
- In a resealable bag, combine lemon juice, lemon zest and garlic.
- Add chicken to the bag, marinate at least 4 hours.
- When chicken is done marinating, heat a grill pan on medium high heat. Grill the chicken until thoroughly cooked, approximately 5 minutes per side (internal temperature of 165 degrees F).
- In a large salad bowl, add the feta, spinach, tomatoes and desired amount of lemon vinaigrette
- Serve with Lemon Chicken (can be topped on salad or salad can be served on the side).
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup organic extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsp organic fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp organic lemon zest
- 1 organic garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp organic shallot, minced
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tsp organic thyme, finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
Dressing Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, thyme, garlic and shallot all together.
- In a slow steady stream, gradually whisk in olive oil.
- Pour into a small jar and shake well before using. Dressing can also be saved by refrigerating and can last up to two weeks.
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Quick, easy and felt good about eating something so tasty and healthy
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