Warmer Weather Calls for Lighter Fare
Posted by Chelsie on Monday, February 21, 2011. Filed under: chicken, recipes, salad
I'm sure the same is true for most but the weather always seems to influence my food choices. At the first sign of spring, I knew it was time to temporarily shelve the stews and chilis in favor of lighter and more refreshing recipes. It doesn't get much lighter, healthier, or simpler than this surprisingly filling dish!
Chicken Tossed with Spinach and Red Onions:
Ingredients:
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Chicken Tossed with Spinach and Red Onions:
Ingredients:
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 sweet potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 red onion, coarsely chopped
6 ounce bag baby spinach
1 lime
Olive oil
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Directions:
Directions:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees
- In large bowl, toss potatoes, onion, 2 tablespoons of oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Transfer potato mixture to rimmed baking sheet (I like to line mine in foil to make clean up a snap!) and roast until tender, 20 to 25 minutes
- Meanwhile, heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until browned and cooked through
- Rinse bowl and add spinach and ¼ teaspoon salt. Squeeze lime over the spinach
- Add the hot chicken and the potato mixture to the spinach and toss (spinach should wilt slightly)
- Serve with glass of chilled white wine, preferably on patio
Serves four. Makes decent leftovers (believe it or not).
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