Adapted from the Skin Clear Prescription, this recipe is packed with anti inflammatory super ingredients like swiss chard and leeks to promote clear, radiant skin. 

Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts

Ingredients:

• 6 8-ounce chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. On a large platter, season chicken with 1 teaspoon olive oil, sage, garam masala, salt and pepper. Set aside for 30 minutes.

3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heave, ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in skillet, skin side down. Cook until golden. Turn over.

4. Finish in oven. Bake 20- 25 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.

Wilted Leeks and Swiss Chard

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 packed cups chopped red Swiss Chard, washed, patted dry
• 1 1/2 cups leeks, washed, patted dry, thinly sliced on diagonal, white part only
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and slivered
• 1/4 cup vegetable stock
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1 sprig majoram
• sea salt and ground pepper
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives

Directions:

1. In saucepan, heat olive oil over moderate heat.

2. Add Swiss chard, leeks, shallots and garlic. Cook 3 minutes without browning, stirring constantly.

3. Add vegetable stock, lemon juice, marjoram, pinch of salt and pepper. Reduce liquid to a thick, syrupy consistency.

4. Add heavy cream and parsley. Raise heat to high. Cook approximately 1 minute. Sprinkle with chives. Season with salt and pepper.

For each serving, place wilted leek and swiss chard in center of plate. Top with chicken breast and garnish with leftover herbs.

What are your healthy chicken recipes?