Chicken Stuffed With Spinach And dates
Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Dates is a delicious combination of tender chicken, fresh spinach, and sweet dates. It's a simple yet flavorful dish that's sure to impress with its balance of savory and sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 Onion
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 3 Dates
- 2 Cups Spinach
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 3-4 Chicken Breasts
- 1 ½ tablespoon Honey
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the onion and sauté in a skillet with a little oil for 2 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic, cumin and chopped dates.
- Add spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the flavors combine.
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Make a horizontal cut in each breast to create a pocket (like opening a book). Season the inside and outside with salt and black pepper. Fill each chicken breast pocket with the spinach-date mixture.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle honey over the top of each breast. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Even Chicken Slices: When cutting the chicken breasts, make sure the pocket is even to hold the stuffing securely and cook evenly.
Don’t Overstuff: Leave some space in the chicken pocket to prevent the filling from spilling out during baking.
Secure the Stuffing: Use toothpicks to seal the opening if the chicken doesn’t close tightly, preventing the filling from leaking.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 37gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 502mgPotassium: 805mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1466IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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