Spicy Chicken with Spinach

Spicy Chicken with Spinach is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with fresh spinach and a spicy garlic sauce. This Halal Chinese dinner option is both satisfying and nutritious, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, sliced
• Fresh spinach - 150 grams, washed
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Red chili flakes - 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced chicken breast to the skillet, seasoning with salt and black pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
4. Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and red chili flakes, mixing well to coat the chicken.
5. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until it wilts down, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Drizzle the sesame oil over the dish and toss everything together.
7. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in antioxidants from spinach, promoting overall health.

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