CITRUS CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES

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A light, summertime supper using those fresh garden vegetables. I usually use 3 chicken breasts to stretch the recipe for leftovers.

Provided by Claudia Dawn

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb green beans or 1/2 lb yellow beans, cut in half
1 cup julienne-cut carrot
1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 whole chicken breasts, skinned,boned,cut into bite-size pieces
3 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon rosemary, crushed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Steps:

  • Cook beans& carrots together in small amount of boiling water until almost tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Add zucchini; cook an additional 5 minutes.
  • Drain; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, combine flour, sesame seed, salt and pepper in paper or plastic bag.
  • Add chicken, 1/4 at a time; shake gently to coat.
  • Melt margarine in large skillet.
  • Sauté chicken over medium heat until completely cooked and golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove from pan; set aside.
  • Remove drippings and excess crumbs from pan.
  • Stir in orange juice, lemon juice and rosemary; bring to a boil.
  • Add cooked vegetables, stirring until thoroughly heated.
  • Add cooked chicken; toss gently.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Sprinkle each serving with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.6, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 409.8, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.6, Protein 33.8

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