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Chicken, Spinach, and Potato Hash

WHY IT’S LIGHT Lean chicken breast replaces the more common corned beef in a hearty-yet-healthy hash. For more flavor, roast the chicken with bones and skin intact, then remove them once the chicken is cooked. Spinach is another unexpected—and fat-free—addition.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves (12 to 14 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 large shallots, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons water
1/2 pound spinach, trimmed, washed, and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450°F. Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons oil, dividing evenly, and season with salt, pepper, and the thyme. Roast until chicken is cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part, avoiding bone, should register 160°F), about 35 minutes. When cool enough to handle, discard skin and bones; cut chicken into bite-size pieces.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, cover potatoes with water. Bring to a boil and add salt; cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 15 minutes; drain.

    Step 3

    In a large skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Add shallots and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add potatoes and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Add the water, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring often, until skillet is dry and potatoes are browned, about 3 minutes more.

    Step 4

    Add chicken and spinach; cook, stirring, until spinach wilts and chicken is heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 5

    (Per Serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 295

    Step 7

    Fat: 8.6g (1.4g Saturated Fat)

    Step 8

    Protein: 20.1g

    Step 9

    Carbohydrates: 41.3g

    Step 10

    Fiber: 6.4g

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