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Obesity Discussion · 08-21-06, 11:15 PM

SPICY TOMATO-JALAPEÑO CHICKEN BREASTS
Servings: 4
Prep time: 0:10:00
Bake/Cook time: 0:15:00
Calories: 265
Fat: 8 grams
Protein: 41 grams
Carbohydrates: 5 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Net Carbs: 3 grams
4 large (about 7 ounces each) boneless skinless chicken
breast halves
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper, chopped (about 2 peppers)
1 tablespoon nonpareil capers, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large
skillet over high heat and saut until golden brown, about
3 minutes per side
2. Add tomatoes, jalapenos and capers to skillet. Reduce
heat to medium low; cover and simmer until chicken is
just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Stir in oregano
just before serving.
This piquant entre can be on the table in less than half an hour.
For extra heat, garnish with fresh sliced jalapeos.

08-21-06, 11:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,955 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Atkins - Spicy Tomato-Jalapeno Chicken Breasts SPICY TOMATO-JALAPEÑO CHICKEN BREASTS Servings: 4 Prep time: 0:10:00 Bake/Cook time: 0:15:00 Calories: 265 Fat: 8 grams Protein: 41 grams Carbohydrates: 5 grams Fiber: 3 grams Net Carbs: 3 grams 4 large (about 7 ounces each) boneless skinless chicken breast halves salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper, chopped (about 2 peppers) 1 tablespoon nonpareil capers, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped 1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat and saut until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side 2. Add tomatoes, jalapenos and capers to skillet. Reduce heat to medium low; cover and simmer until chicken is just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Stir in oregano just before serving. This piquant entre can be on the table in less than half an hour. For extra heat, garnish with fresh sliced jalapeos. __________________