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Chicken with Green Olives & Prunes

 

September 22nd 2011

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Recipe

Chicken with Green Olives & Prunes

The sweet/tart combo and lush flavors of this phenomenal chicken, olive and prune dish guarantee you a hit.

Times

  • Prep Time : 10 min min
  • Ready Time : 10 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup chopped pitted green olives, such as Spanish, Cerignola or cracked green
  • 1/4 cup pitted prunes (dried plums)
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
  2. Add broth and vinegar to the pan; bring to a simmer, stirring. Add olives, prunes and pepper; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until the chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, 12-15 minutes.
  3. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Spoon sauce over the chicken and serve.

Tips

Per Serving: 223 calories; 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat, 4 g mono unsaturated fat); 118 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrates; 29 g protein; 1 g fiber; 394 mg sodium; 454 mg potassium

Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (20% daily value).

Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 4 lean meat

Contributed by: EatingWell.com

The delicious combination of sweet, tart and savory flavors makes a simple dish the star of a weeknight meal. Serve with whole-wheat couscous, to soak up the tasty sauce.

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