Sauteed Chicken Over Wilted Spinach with Kumquat Sauce Recipe

Name: Sauteed Chicken Over Wilted Spinach with Kumquat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 kumquats; 1 large shallot; 2 boneless chicken breast halves with skin; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/3 cup water; 3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar; 1/8 -teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves; 4 cups packed spinach leaves (about 1 bunch)

Servings: persons

3 kumquats
1 large shallot
2 boneless chicken breast halves with skin
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/8 -teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
4 cups packed spinach leaves (about 1 bunch)

1
Separately cut kumquats and shallot crosswise into thin slices, discarding any kumquat seeds.
2
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
3
In a skillet heat butter over moderately high heat until foam subsides and saute chicken, skin sides down, until skin is golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.
4
Turn chicken over and cook over moderate heat until just cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
5
Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm, covered.
6
Add shallot to fat remaining in skillet and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute.
7
Sprinkle sugar over shallot and cook, undisturbed, until sugar is melted and golden.
8
Immediately stir in kumquats, water, vinegar, and red pepper flakes and simmer, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.
9
Stir in parsley and salt to taste and, if sauce is too liquid, simmer until thickened to desired consistency, about 1 minute.
10
Transfer two thirds sauce to a small bowl and to remainder add spinach and salt to taste, turning with tongs until just wilted.
11
Divide spinach between 2 plates and top with chicken.
12
Spoon sauce over chicken.

148

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 kumquats, 1 large shallot, 2 boneless chicken breast halves with skin, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Chicken Over Wilted Spinach with Kumquat Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sauteed Chicken Over Wilted Spinach with Kumquat Sauce

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