Chargrilled Chicken With Spinach

1. 1

   Slice the chicken breasts horizontally in half so you can open them out flat.

2. 2

   Place between two layers of greaseproof paper or a cut-open freezer bag, and flatten to about 1/4in thick with a meat mallet or rolling pin.

3. 3

   Mix the parsley with the crushed garlic clove.

4. 4

   Rub onto both sides of the chicken along with some olive oil, salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Leave in a dish to marinate.

6. 6

   Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and add the spinach.

7. 7

   Blanch for a couple of seconds until just wilted, then drain.

8. 8

   Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

9. 9

   Add the whole garlic clove, sizzle for a few seconds, then add the spinach.

10. 10

    Stir for a minute or two until cooked through.

11. 11

    Stir in the butter, and season to taste.

12. 12

    Set aside and keep warm.

13. 13

    Preheat a stovetop griddle.

14. 14

    Place the chicken pieces on the griddle and grill for about 3 minutes on each side until beginning to colour.

15. 15

    Serve with the spinach and garnish with a wedge of lemon.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.