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Crispy Garlic Chicken with Spinach-Zucchini Salad

MediumItalianPrep: 20 minutesCook: 30 minutesServes 2

Savor the juicy, crispy-skinned chicken thighs marinated in garlic and herbs, paired with a tangy lemon dressing that complements the tender-crunchy salad of zucchini and spinach. This Italian-inspired dish delivers a beautiful balance of flavors and textures.

Crispy Garlic Chicken with Spinach-Zucchini Salad

Ingredients

  • •600g chicken thighs
  • •4 cloves garlic, minced
  • •1/4 cup olive oil
  • •1 tsp salt
  • •1/2 tsp black pepper
  • •1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • •1/2 tsp dried basil
  • •100g spinach
  • •1 medium zucchini, sliced
  • •1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • •Optional: Lemon wedges for serving

Dietary Info

Gluten-free

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Combine chicken, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Marinate for 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    2. Preheat oven to 200°C. Sear marinated chicken in a hot pan for 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to the oven and cook for 25 minutes.

  3. 3

    3. In a bowl, toss spinach, zucchini, and onion with lemon dressing (recipe below).

  4. 4

    4. Serve crispy garlic chicken over spinach-zucchini salad.

  5. 5

    Optional: Garnish with lemon wedges.

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