Mediterranean Spicy Chicken and Spring Ratatouille

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Apr. 28, 2011

Spicy Mediterranean style chicken!

Ingredients

Roasted garlic paste 3 Tablespoon
Rosemary sprigs 2 Medium , torn into pieces
Fresh oregano 3 Tablespoon , roughly chopped, divided
Salt 1/2 Teaspoon
Plum tomatoes 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs) , diced
Orange bell pepper 1 Cup (16 tbs) , cut into 1 inch pieces
Onion 1 Large , sliced
Green zucchini 1 Cup (16 tbs) , cut into rounds
Eggplant 4 Cup (64 tbs) , cut into 1 inch pieces
Olive oil 3 Tablespoon , divided
Paprika 1 Tablespoon
Chicken breast 4 Medium , skinless, halved
Peas 3/4 Cup (12 tbs) , frozen

Directions

GETTING READY

1) Preheat the broiler.

2) Spread 1 tablespoon garlic paste on chicken breasts, sprinkle with paprika and pat to stick.

MAKING

3) In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 1 to 2 minutes, until browned on both sides.

4) Transfer to a baking dish and broil in the oven for 4 to 8 minutes or until cooked through.

5) In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over a medium heat. Add the eggplant and cook for about 3 minutes until soft.

6) Then add the zucchini and cook for another 5 minutes. Set the mixture aside in a bowl.

7) Add the remaining olive oil into the skillet and cook the remaining garlic paste, onion and pepper on medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.

8) Add the tomatoes, salt and 2 tablspoons of the oregano and rosemary, cook for 15 to 18 minutes.

9) Stir in the peas and reserved eggplant and zucchini mixture, cook for 3 minutes.

SERVING

10) Sprinkle with oregano and serve warm.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 358Calories from Fat 124

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 14 g21.5%

Saturated Fat 2 g10%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 394 mg16.42%

Total Carbohydrates 28 g9.3%

Dietary Fiber 9 g36%

Sugars 9 g

Protein 32 g64%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet