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Mediterranean Chicken and Figs

 
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Mediterranean Chicken and Figs Mediterranean Chicken and Figs Mediterranean Chicken and Figs

An easy, tasty and low fat Mediterranean style chicken and figs, serve over a bed of rice or a few slices of bread.

Yield

6

servings

Prep

10

min

Cook

20

min

Ready

30

min

Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Sodium
 

Ingredients

½ cup green bell peppers
½ cup sweet red bell peppers
½ cup sweet yellow bell peppers
*
½ cup mushrooms
quartered
*
½ cup yellow onion
4 garlic cloves
minced
4 chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon black pepper
coarse
*
½ tablespoon salt substitute
*
10 ounces figs, dried
cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon parsley leaves
fresh, chopped
1 tablespoon basil
fresh, chopped
½ cup white wine
*

Directions

Clean and slice vegetables. Cut chicken into strips 2x¼ inch Stir-fry chicken strips in olive oil in heavy saucepan over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add all vegetables and seasonings, except figs, parsley, and basil.

Continue to cook for 15 minutes. Add figs, parsley, and basil and mix well. Add wine and continue to cook for another 2 minutes. Serve with your favorite green salad and whole grain rice.

 

* not incl. in nutrient facts

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 137g (4.8 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 22727% of calories from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 48mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Sugars g
Protein 39g
Vitamin A 11% Vitamin C 50%
Calcium 8% Iron 9%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?

 

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