A simple two-serving chicken dinner with sautéed spinach, baked russet potatoes and tangy Carolina sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt-free garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Garlicky sautéed spinach (separate recipe)
• Baked russet potatoes (separate recipe)
• Simple Carolina Sauce (separate recipe)

Why it works

The chicken seasoning deliberately contains no paprika, onion powder or cayenne.

Step-by-step instructions

1. Butterfly chicken breasts and season with garlic powder, thyme and black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear chicken about 4–5 minutes per side, adjusting for thickness, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. Rest for 5 minutes; serve with spinach, baked potato and Simple Carolina Sauce.

No added salt means no salt added during preparation; naturally occurring sodium varies by ingredient. Check package labels.