If you’re looking for a delicious easy meal this weekend, try my Mediterranean Chicken recipe. It features black olives which are a good source of heart-healthy monosaturated fats that help to increase good HDL cholesterol, along with garlic, roasted peppers, and more.
Mediterranean Chicken
(Makes 2 servings)
Ingredients:
8 oz. organic or free range chicken breast, cubed or sliced
4 Tbsp. flour (gluten-free preferred)
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 roasted red peppers, from a jar, cut into strips
20 medium black olives, pitted
1 (6 oz.) jar marinated artichokes, kept in liquid
8 oz. cooked short pasta such as ziti or wild rice
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
Roll the chicken cubes in flour to coat, and sprinkle with pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes; do not allow to brown. Add the chicken and cook for about 4 minutes, turning until lightly browned on all sides. Add the peppers and olives and heat through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the artichokes with liquid and cook until heated through, 3 minutes more. Serve over short pasta or rice.
Now it’s your turn: What’s your favorite heart-healthy chicken recipe?
More heart-healthy recipes:
Chicken Povencale
Peppered Rosemary Chicken
I also invite you to visit my free online Heart-Healthy Recipes Center.
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