High-Low Boneless Chicken






High-Low Boneless Chicken

Ingredients :

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon low-sodium chicken broth powder or bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions :

  1. In a small bowl, mix oregano, salt, and black pepper together, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the chicken pieces.
  2. Add canola oil to a large, nonstick skillet and start heating over medium heat. When hot, add chicken pieces and brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side).
  3. Place chicken pieces in slow cooker. Add water, lemon juice, garlic, and chicken broth powder to the skillet, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Pour the lemon juice over the chicken in the slow cooker and cover with lid.
  4. Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for about 6 hours. Sprinkle the parsley on top of the chicken about 15-30 minutes before the end of the cooking time.
  5. Serve with cooked pasta or steamed brown rice.

Yield : 6 servings

Nutritional Information per Serving:

  • 213 calories
  • 36 grams protein
  • 1 grams carbohydrate
  • 6.7 grams fat (1.5 grams saturated fat, 2.8 grams monounsaturated fat, 1.6 grams polyunsaturated fat)
  • 97 milligrams cholesterol
  • 0 grams fiber
  • 191 milligrams sodium
  • Calories from fat: 29%.

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