Skillet Chicken Souvlaki - 39g Carbs, 4.7g Fiber
From: Jackie Mills, Cooking Light - AUGUST 2009
Prepare a family-friendly Mediterranean-style dish that's sure to
please even the pickiest eater. The quick-cooking chicken and simple
homemade yogurt sauce make this a perfect dish for a busy weeknight.
Serve with a simple side salad.
Total: 20 Min
Total: 20 Min
Servings: 4
Serving size: 1 cup chicken mixture, 1/4 cup sauce, 1 pita, and
about 1/4 cup tomatoes
1 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups vertically sliced onion (about 1 medium)
1 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper (about 1)
2 tsp bottled minced garlic
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 cup grated English cucumber
1/4 cup 2% Greek-style yogurt (such as Fage)
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 Tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 tsp grated lemon rind
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/8 tsp salt
4 (6-inch) whole-wheat soft pitas, cut in half
2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high
heat. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Add
chicken to pan; saute 5 minutes or until done. Remove from pan.
2. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan. Add onion and bell pepper; saute 3 minutes. Add chicken, garlic, and oregano; cook 30 seconds.
3. Combine cucumber and next 6 ingredients (through 1/8 teaspoon salt). Serve chicken mixture with yogurt sauce, warmed pita, and tomato slices.
Salad:
Combine 5 cups torn romaine lettuce, 1/3 cup sliced red onion, and
3 sliced pepperoncini peppers. Combine 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss with salad. Top with 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese and 3 tablespoons halved kalamata olives.
Servings: 4
Serving size: 1 cup chicken mixture, 1/4 cup sauce, 1 pita, and
about 1/4 cup tomatoes
Nutrition per Serving:
361 Calories, 7.4g Fat, 2.3g Saturated fat, 3.3g Monounsaturated fat,
0.8g Polyunsaturated fat, 35.1g Protein, 39g Carbs, 4.7g Fiber,
72mg Cholesterol, 3.1mg Iron, 589mg Sodium, 105mg Calcium
Friday, August 31, 2012
[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Skillet Chicken Souvlaki - 39g Carbs, 4.7g Fiber
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