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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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