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This meal is
bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Chicken,
fresh sweet peppers, and chopped tomato simmer
in a blend of white wine and broth seasoned with
oregano and garlic.
Oregano Chicken and Vegetables - serves 4
2 pounds meaty chicken pieces (breast
halves, thighs, drumsticks), skinned
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
1 large tomato, peeled and chopped (3/4 cup)
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives
1 lb salmon filet, skinned and diced/4 cup
snipped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon
dried oregano, crushed
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 medium green sweet pepper, cut into strips
1 medium red sweet pepper, cut into strips
Sprinkle chicken with salt and black pepper.
Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with
cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat.
Add chicken and cook about 15 minutes or until
light brown, turning once. Reduce heat to medium
low.
Place half of the tomato, half of the lemon
slices, olive, parsley, onion, oregano, and
garlic over chicken pieces. Sprinkle with ground
red pepper. Add the broth and wine. Simmer,
covered, for 15 minutes.
Add sweet peppers and remaining tomato. Simmer,
covered, 5 to 10 minutes more until chicken is
no longer pink (170F for breasts, 180F for
thighs and drumstick) and sweet peppers are
crisp-tender.
transfer the chicken and vegetables to a serving
platter. Garnish with remaining lemon slices.
Serve the chicken and vegetables with steamed
rice. Enjoy!
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Nutrient Analysis Per Serving |
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Calories |
215 kcal |
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Fat |
8g |
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Carbohydrate |
12g |
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Cholesterol |
68g |
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Fiber |
43mg |
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