Sunday, January 12, 2014

Greek Style Chicken with Pickled Onions, Tomatoes and Tzatziki



















On our higher path towards health. Another great meal.


Greek Style Chicken with Pickled onions, Tomatoes and Tzatziki

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 pound total) cut into 1 inch pieces
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 4 teaspoons lemon juice ( from 2 lemons)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 english cucumber, halved crosswise and thinly sliced
2/3 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved ( 2 cups)
Cooked long grain white rice , for serving

Directions
1. In a medium bowl, combine onion and vinegar; season with salt and pepper.  In another medium bowl, combine chicken, lemon zest, and oregano; season with salt and pepper.

2. In a third medium bowl, make tzatziki; Combine cucumber, yogurt, parsley, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.

3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high.  Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes.  Add tomatoes to pickled onions and serve with chicken, tzatziki, and rice. 


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