Salsa Seared Chicken with Greek Salsa
Ingredients:
SALSA
1 Small cucumber, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup total)
3 Tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 Tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 to 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 to 3/4 Teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 Teaspoon Salt
1/8 Teaspoon dried pepper flakes, optional
1 Ounce crumbled feta with sun-dried tomatoes and basil
CHICKEN
4 Boneless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
3/4 Teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Teaspoon black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
Directions:
1. Combine all salsa ingredients except feta in medium bowl. Toss gently to blend; set aside.
2. Season both sides of chicken with oregano, salt and pepper.
3. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Coat both sides of chicken with cooking spray. Cook 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
4. Add feta to salsa, toss gently. Server with chicken.
Makes 4 servings.
Serve with hot couscous tossed with green onion and steamed asparagus.
DIETARY EXCHANGES:
1 Lean Meat
NUTRIENTS PER SERVING:
153..............Calories
19%............Cal. from Fat
1g................Sat. Fat
3g................Total Fat
3g................Carb.
71mg...........Chol.
<1g..............Fiber
28g..............Protein
357mg.........Sodium