Spinach-Wrapped Chicken with Shiitakes and Cranberries

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Spinach-Wrapped Chicken with Shiitakes and Cranberries
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Health Score:
79 / 100
Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
45 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 25 min.
Ready in
Calories:
455
calories
Calories

Nutritional values

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie455 cal.(22 %)
Protein58 g(59 %)
Fat12 g(10 %)
Carbohydrates27 g(18 %)
Sugar added3 g(12 %)
Roughage8.3 g(28 %)
Vitamin A2.5 mg(313 %)
Vitamin D2.2 μg(11 %)
Vitamin E5.1 mg(43 %)
Vitamin K1,144 μg(1,907 %)
Vitamin B₁0.5 mg(50 %)
Vitamin B₂1 mg(91 %)
Niacin36.3 mg(303 %)
Vitamin B₆1.8 mg(129 %)
Folate469 μg(156 %)
Pantothenic acid5 mg(83 %)
Biotin41.3 μg(92 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.8 μg(27 %)
Vitamin C158 mg(166 %)
Potassium2,419 mg(60 %)
Calcium395 mg(40 %)
Magnesium262 mg(87 %)
Iron13.2 mg(88 %)
Iodine49 μg(25 %)
Zinc5 mg(63 %)
Saturated fatty acids6.7 g
Uric acid587 mg
Cholesterol149 mg
Complete sugar16 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
1 ⅕ kilograms (approximately 1 pound) Spinach
salt
2 Tbsps lemon juice
800 grams (approximately 28 1/2 ounces) Chicken breasts
freshly ground peppers
freshly grated Nutmeg
400 grams (approximately 14(approximately 1 3/4 ounces) ounces) shiitake mushrooms
2 small white onions
4 Tbsps fresh Cranberry
3 Tbsps butter
50 milliliters (approximately 3 1/2 tablespoons) white wine
4 Tbsps Cranberry juice
How healthy are the main ingredients?
SpinachChicken breastshiitake mushroomCranberrysaltNutmeg

Preparation steps

1.

Rinse the spinach and blanch in a pot of boiling salted water with the lemon juice for 1 minute. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain.

2.

Rinse the chicken breasts, pat dry and cut lengthwise into strips. Season with salt, pepper and some freshly grated nutmeg.

3.

Place several pieces of chicken in the center of a large piece of plastic wrap, alternating with the spinach stack, dividing between 2 sheets 15 x 8 cm approximately (6 x 3 1/3-inches) of plastic wrap and reserving some spinach for wrapping around the stack. Wrap each stack with spinach and enclose in the plastic wrap. Overwrap in foil.

4.

Heat a steamer over simmering water, add the 2 packages, cover and steam until the chicken is cooked through and feels firm to the touch, 30-40 minutes.

5.

Meanwhile stem the mushrooms, wipe the mushroom caps with a damp paper towel and slice. Peel the onions and cut in half or quarters, depending on size. Rinse the cranberries.

6.

Melt the butter in a skillet, add  the mushrooms and saute. Add the cranberries, white wine , cranberry juice and salt and simmer utnil the mushrooms are tender, 8-10 minutes.

7.

Unwrap the chicken and slice. Serve the chicken with the mushrooms and the sauce on warmed plates.

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