Name: Easy Spinach and Arugula Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup baby spinach leaves; 0.5 cup arugula; 1 clove garlic, slivered; 1 bone-in chicken thighs with skin; 0.25 teaspoon seasoned salt

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Stuffed Chicken Thighs with Spinach and Arugula

Ingredients

cup baby spinach leaves
cup arugula
1 clove garlic, slivered
1 bone-in chicken thigh with skin
teaspoon seasoned salt

Directions

Step 1: Begin by preheating your oven to 350F (175C). Take a bone-in chicken thigh and carefully lift the skin. Stuff the spinach leaves, arugula, and slivered garlic under the skin, making sure they are evenly distributed.

Step 2: Place the prepared chicken thigh in a baking dish. Sprinkle seasoned salt over the top of the chicken.

Step 3: Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake for about 50 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear. You can check the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer, which should read 165F (74C) near the bone.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 199
Fat: 12g
Carbs: 2g
Protein: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 71mg
Sodium: 308mg
Total Sugars: 0g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Vitamin C: 7mg
Calcium: 50mg
Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 307mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

Michelle Anderson

03/05/2025 03:53:37 AM

Super simple recipe! I didn't have arugula on hand, so I substituted with kale. I drizzled olive oil and added crushed garlic. Following the tip to put the seasoning inside the skin was spot on. The result was incredibly moist and flavorful! Definitely adding this to my go-to recipes list!

Nathan Garcia

07/19/2024 05:22:00 AM

I absolutely adored the straightforwardness and fantastic taste of this dish. I used only spinach and decided to throw in some extra garlic. It's amazing how much can be packed under the skin, resulting in juicy and flavorful meat. For my next attempt, I plan on incorporating seasoning salt to the spinach and garlic mixture since I don't consume the skin.

Karen Allen

12/02/2024 03:25:29 PM

This dish lacked any flavor. I only rated it two stars because the spinach/arugula added a healthy element to it.

Richard Garcia

09/08/2022 07:33:15 AM

Not much to write home about. Won't be remaking this dish.

Christopher Perez

05/20/2024 09:52:40 AM

I love that this recipe is tailored for one serving! I can't wait to try making this dish this week. Just by reading the recipe, it already deserves 5 stars.