🍗 Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms & Spinach (Served with Rice)

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 2 chicken breasts (cut into chunks or strips)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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For the Vegetables & Sauce

• 200 g mushrooms (sliced)

• 2 cups fresh spinach

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)

• 1 teaspoon butter

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For Serving

• 2 cups cooked rice

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🔥 Instructions

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Step 1: Cook the Chicken

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes, turning until golden and fully cooked.

Remove and set aside.

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Step 2: Cook the Mushrooms

In the same pan:

• Add butter

• Cook mushrooms until browned and slightly caramelized

Add garlic and cook briefly (about 30 seconds).

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Step 3: Add Spinach

Add spinach and cook until wilted (1–2 minutes).

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Step 4: Make the Sauce

• Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce

• Simmer for 2–3 minutes

Return chicken to the pan and mix well.

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Step 5: Serve

Plate with warm rice and spoon the chicken + mushroom spinach mixture on the side.

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💡 Professional Tips

• Brown mushrooms well → boosts flavor

• Do not overcook spinach → keeps color and nutrients

• Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness

• Use thigh meat if you want juicier chicken

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🔥 Flavor Profile

• Savory garlic chicken

• Umami-rich mushrooms

• Fresh, slightly earthy spinach

• Light, comforting sauce

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⚠️ Storage

• Keeps well in fridge for 2–3 days

• Great for meal prep