Balsamic chicken with baby spinach and couscous (recipe)

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Balsamic chicken with baby spinach and couscous (recipe)
NameBalsamic chicken with baby spinach and couscous
IngredientsOlive oil Boneless skinless chicken breast halves Salt Fresh ground black pepper Garlic cloves Low sodium chicken broth Chopped tomato
Cooktime (in hours)0.25
Preptime (in hours)0.25
Totaltime (in hours)0.5
Keto friendlinessKeto friendly
Calories260.7
Fat13.7
Protein27.9
Carbohydrate6.4
Fiber1.9
Net carbohydrates4.5
Sugar2.7
Saturated fat2.2
Cholesterol (mg)75.5
Sodium340.8
Servings4
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Balsamic chicken with baby spinach and couscous (recipe) is a keto friendly food item with net carbohydrates of about 4-5 per serving.

Recipe instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over med-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken on both sides with the salt and pepper.
  3. Add the chicken to the pan and cook until browned and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the chicken to a plate.
  5. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan; add the garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add the spinach and cook just until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer the spinach to a bowl and set it aside.
  8. Add the vinegar, broth, and tomatoes to the pan and stir, scraping any browned bits off the bottom.
  9. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes.
  10. Divide the couscous between 4 serving plates.
  11. Top with some of the spinach, then a piece of chicken and the balsamic-tomato sauce and serve.

    Food tags
    Poultry, Meat,, Stove Top



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Prep Time in Hours and Mins:30M

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