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Lemon Chicken with Oregano

Lots of fresh seasonings make this stovetop entrƩe sparkle. Try it with steamed brown rice and Greens with Tomatoes and Parmesan (page 245) on the side.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4; 3 ounces chicken per serving

Ingredients

Cooking spray
2 teaspoons canola or corn oil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pound chicken breast tenders, all visible fat discarded
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 2 to 3 teaspoons dried, crumbled
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Lightly spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Add the oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice, swirling to coat the bottom. Stir in the chicken, oregano, garlic, and pepper. Cook, covered, over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the chicken begins to turn white. Turn the chicken over. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the entire surface is white. Pour the pan liquid into a small bowl to reserve.

    Step 2

    Cook the chicken, uncovered, for 2 to 5 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.

    Step 3

    Sprinkle the paprika over the chicken. Pour the reserved pan liquid into the skillet. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, stirring frequently. Serve sprinkled with the parsley.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 4

    (Per serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 152

    Step 6

    Total fat: 4.0g

    Step 7

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 8

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 9

    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 10

    Monounsaturated: 2.0g

    Step 11

    Cholesterol: 66mg

    Step 12

    Sodium: 75mg

    Step 13

    Carbohydrates: 2g

    Step 14

    Fiber: 0g

    Step 15

    Sugars: 0g

    Step 16

    Protein: 26g

    Step 17

    Calcium: 29mg

    Step 18

    Potassium: 329mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 19

    3 lean meat

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