This nutritious chicken and spinach recipe has been designed to be succulent and tasty (with some luxurious brie and prosciutto) with a high protein:energy ratio for high satiety with very few carbs.
The chicken breast provides half the energy and most of the protein along with vitamin B3, choline and selenium, while the spinach boosts vitamins A and K1.
Scorecard
- Diet Quality Score = 67%
- Satiety Index Score = 32%
- Protein % = 38%
- P:E ratio = 1.4
Macros
One serving provides 515 calories, 50 g of protein, 34 g of fat and 1 g of net carbs.
Micros
The Cronometer screengrab below shows the nutrients provided by 2000 calories of this recipe relative to the Optimal Nutrient Intakes.
Ingredients
SERVES 1
- 1 large chicken breast with skin
- 30 g brie cheese, sliced
- 1 slice prosciutto ham
- 50 g spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Directions
- Pre-heat over to 180°C/350°F (bake).
- Place chicken breast on a baking tray skin side up.
- Gently slide your finger between the skin and the meat to create a pocket.
- Fill the pocket with the cheese and the ham.
- Season the skin with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 40 minutes.
- Plate up the spinach and drizzle the olive oil, sprinkle the salt and pepper, and toss so the leaves are coated.
- Place the cooked chicken on the bed of spinach and pour over any juices from the baking tray.
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