Saturday, September 6, 2014

Saturday Recipe

I don’t seem to have had too many recipes which really appealed to me sent to me lately. There was a very good mussel recipe but not everyone likes fish or can eat it. I ended opting for this chicken recipe which sounded pretty good. Came from My Recipes.

Skillet Chicken Souvlaki

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Skillet Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

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.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup chicken mixture, 1/4 cup sauce, 1 pita, and about 1/4 cup tomatoes)
 
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced 
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups vertically sliced onion (about 1 medium)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper (about 1) 
  • 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon 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 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt 
  • 4 (6-inch) whole-wheat soft pitas, cut in half
  • 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
Preparation
  1. 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; sauté 5 minutes or until done. Remove from pan.
  2. 2. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté 3 minutes. Add chicken, garlic, and oregano; cook 30 seconds.
  3. 3. Combine cucumber and next 6 ingredients (through 1/8 teaspoon salt). Serve chicken mixture with yogurt sauce, warmed pita, and tomato slices.
  4. 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.
Have a great weekend
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7 comments:

  1. Sounds good! Hope you are having a good weekend!

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    1. Going to a friend's for supper tonite. That's always good.

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  2. I agree. I am the best guest because I always appreciate how much work it is to have people over, the shopping, cleaning and cooking. I relax when I am a guest, not when I am a hostess.

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    1. You're so right. It is a lot of work. Always enjoy it though.

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  3. Looks delicious Jo. I love yogurt as a side.

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    1. Me too. Have you checked out the Indian raitas. All made with yoghurt.

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  4. Excellent thoughts. Yes, everyone not likes fish but most of the people like the chicken. Similar to this chocolate is the popular to many people. And if this is a Superfood Chocolate then nobody dislike it because of its nutritional quality.
    Thanks

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