Baked Chicken with Spinach and Feta

Ingredients

• 4 Chicken thighs, skin removed
• 2 cups Spinach
• 0.25 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Fresh herbs, oregano, rosemary or thyme
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.5 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. 1

   1. Sear the chicken.

   Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with a few drops of olive oil. Season the thighs with salt and pepper and sear 2–3 minutes per side, until lightly golden. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. 2

   2. Make the spinach mixture.

   In a bowl, mix the fresh spinach with the crumbled feta, garlic, fresh herbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Gently combine everything.

3. 3

   3. Prep for the oven.

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the thighs in an oven-safe dish and spread the spinach and feta mixture evenly over each piece.

4. 4

   4. Bake

   Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the spinach is tender. For a more golden finish, broil for the last 2–3 minutes, watching closely so the cheese doesn't burn.

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   5. Serve.

   Let rest a couple of minutes before serving. A few drops of lemon juice on top add a nice fresh finish.