Chicken: Low Fat Greek Chicken

posted by Schmitty 07-08-103 2:05 AM

Low Fat Greek Chicken
Serves 4

2 teaspoons olive oil
4 chicken breast halves on the bone, skin removed
1/2 medium onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14-1/2 ounce) can cut-up tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup Greek olives, cut in half and pitted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup minced parsley


In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes with their liquid to the pan with the cinnamon, cayenne, salt, pepper and olives. Simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Turn chicken and continue cooking 10-15 minutes, until chicken tests done.

Remove chicken to a warm platter. Bring sauce to boil with lemon and parsley. Boil a few minutes until slightly thickened. Pour over chicken. Serve with rice or noodles.

Per serving: 215 calories 28 grams protein, 7 grams fat, 9 grams carbohydrate, 277 mg sodium, 73 mg cholesterol.
Points: 5

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