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Step 1
1 Set a large platter near the stove
Step 2
2 Pat the chicken dry and lightly season it with salt and pepper
Step 3
3 In a large, nonstick skillet over high heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering
Step 4
4 Add the chicken pieces in one layer, cooking in batches if necessary, and cook, stirring, until cooked through and browned, about 6 minutes
Step 5
5 Transfer to the platter, and cover with another platter or the lid of a pot to keep warm
Step 6
6 Add the spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until just wilted, about 2 minutes
Step 7
7 Transfer to the platter with the chicken
Step 8
8 Reduce the heat to medium-high, add the butter and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until just lightly brown, about 1 minute
Step 9
9 Add the rice and stir until garlic is mixed in
Step 10
10 Increase the heat to high, spread the rice on the bottom of the pan and cook without moving until the rice just begins to crisp on the bottom, about 3 minutes
Step 11
11 Transfer the spinach and chicken to the skillet and lightly toss together until well mixed
Step 12
12 Taste, and add more butter, salt and pepper, as needed
Step 13
13 Divide among four plates or shallow bowls and top each bowl with the Parmesan, serving more Parmesan tableside, if desired
Step 14
14 NOTES: If you need to make a fresh batch of rice, for 2 cups of cooked long-grain white rice, rinse 3/4 cup of rice until the water runs clear
Step 15
15 Then, place it in a medium, lidded saucepan over medium-high heat
Step 16
16 Add 1 teaspoon olive oil and stir to coat the rice
Step 17
17 Add 1 1/2 cups of water, a pinch of salt, if desired, and bring to a boil
Step 18
18 Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes
Step 19
19 To peel a whole head of garlic, remove the papery outer skin and separate the cloves
Step 20
20 Then, try one of these methods
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21 Shake them: Place the cloves in a large, clean, dry jar with a lid (such as an empty pickle jar) — or put the cloves in a metal bowl, invert a bowl of equal size over the top and hold the bowls together where the rims meet
Step 22
22 Shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds
Step 23
23 If any still have skins, repeat the process with those
Step 24
24 You still may have to then peel a few, but most should shake loose from their skins
Step 25
25 This method works best with slightly older, drier heads of garlic
Step 26
26 For fresher or stubborn garlic, you may have to snip off the end of each clove where it was attached at the root
Step 27
27 These two methods will result in slightly softened the garlic
Step 28
28 Heat them: Place the cloves on a plate in your microwave and cook on HIGH for about 15 seconds
Step 29
29 Remove and allow to cool for a few minutes
Step 30
30 The skins should then easily release
Step 31
31 If not, give them another 5-second blast in the microwave
Step 32
32 Soak them: For this method, you cut the end of each clove where it was attached to the root
Step 33
33 Put a kettle on to boil water
Step 34
34 In a large bowl, add the cloves and cover with boiling water and let sit for 5 minutes, or until skins begin to loosen
Step 35
35 Drain, let cool and then peel