Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Ask And You Shall Receive

Ever since Joe posted the picture of the Sweet and Savory Chicken I have been meaning to post the recipe since several people requested it. Here it is, I hope you enjoy.

sweet and savory chicken

Serves: 4 Edit

Total Time: 30 min

Ingredients






  • 1 3/4 cup(s) lower-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup(s) bulgur
  • 1 1/2 pound(s) chicken-breast tenders
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
  • 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup(s) chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
  • 1/4 cup(s) chopped prunes
  • 1 teaspoon(s) capers, drained and chopped

Directions

  • 1. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup broth and 1 cup water to boiling. Stir in bulgur. Cover and simmer on low 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • 2. Meanwhile, place chicken tenders between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. With meat mallet, pound each to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  • 3. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add chicken and cook 4 minutes or until no longer pink throughout, turning over once. Transfer to plate; cover and keep warm.
  • 4. Add onion to skillet; cook on medium 5 minutes or until beginning to soften, stirring occasionally. Add olives, prunes, capers, remaining broth, and juices from chicken on plate; heat to boiling, stirring. Boil 1 minute. Serve chicken and sauce over bulgur.

2 comments:

Mom K said...

mmmmm, sounds delicious and good for you.

Anonymous said...

Sounds so good!!! I am so glad you shared the recipe:)