Greek-Style Chicken with Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 1/3 cup shredded peeled cucumber
• 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 8 chicken tenders (about 3/4 lb.)
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cups hot cooked quick-cooking brown rice

Makes 4 Servings (1 plate per serving)

1. Combine the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, half of the garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper in a small bowl; set aside. Toss together lettuce, tomato, and scallions in a medium bowl; set aside.
2. Toss together chicken, the remaining garlic, oregano, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side.
4. Place 1/2 cup of the rice on each of 4 plates; top each serving with one-fourth of the lettuce mixture, 2 chicken tenders, and 1/4 cup of the yogurt sauce.

WW POINTS VALUE: 5 pts.

 

Note: This recipe appears in the WW in 20 Minutes Cookbook. Who says Mediterranean food can't be fast and fresh? This dish has 4 servings of vegetables and a protein with a homemade dressing and will fill you up. This salad is perfect to enjoy during the summer season when vegetables are in season and the weather is warm so you can enjoy a refreshing salad. It has nice flavors to it and has a nice crunch to it.