Braised Chicken Thighs with Spinach

Chicken thighs are cooked until golden brown then simmered in a rich onion, garlic, thyme, and rosemary sauce with tender spinach.

Prep 15 minCook 45 minTotal 60 minUpdated Jul 3, 202660 minHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten FreeKeto Friendly

Chicken thighs are cooked until golden brown then simmered in a rich onion, garlic, thyme, and rosemary sauce with tender spinach.

Ingredients

  • 4 oz Chicken thighs (6oz bone-in, skin removed)
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 piece(s) Yellow onion peeled and chopped
  • 3 piece(s) Garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Dried rosemary
  • 1 cup Water
  • 10 cup Frozen spinach (or fresh spinach)

Instructions

  1. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil. Add chicken, top side down. Cook about 8 minutes on each side, or until deeply browned. Remove the chicken to a dinner plate and set aside.
  2. Reheat skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Cook about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and golden. Return the chicken to the pan.
  3. Add the water, and cover. Continue cooking for about 30 minutes.
  4. Add frozen spinach and cook for about 10 minutes. Or, add the fresh spinach and cook about 2 minutes, until it wilts. Serve right away.

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