Baked Sundried Tomato Chicken

  • Time: 50 minutes
  • Servings: 3
  • Serving Size: 6.0 ounces
  • Stage: Post-recovery

INGREDIENTS:

  • Greek yogurt, non-fat, plain - 2 oz (57 grams)
  • Sundried tomatoes, drained - 20 grams or 3/4 oz
  • Olive oil or oil from drained sundried tomatoes - 2 tsp (9 grams)
  • Agave syrup - 1 tsp (7 tsp)
  • Basil, dried leaves - 1/4 tsp
  • Garlic powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Oregano, dried leaves - 1/4 tsp
  • Sea salt - 1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper, ground - 1/8 tsp
  • Chicken breast, skinless, uncooked - 400 grams or 14 oz
  • Green beans (string beans), chopped - 1 1/2 cup (173 grams)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 425°F or 215°C.
  2. Add all the ingredients except the chicken and green beans to a food processor and blend until mixed thoroughly.
  3. Place the chicken in aluminum foils (one for each breast or piece) and coat evenly on both sides with the Greek yogurt mixture. Seal the aluminum foil and place in a baking dish. Bake for 40 minutes.
  4. Once done, carefully unwrap the aluminum (it will be hot) and slice the chicken to evenly distribute it by the number of servings.
  5. Lightly steam the green beans and serve with the chicken. Enjoy!

*Note: Divide equally by the listed number of servings. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You may discard any excess liquid or add a bit of it to the chicken when storing in the refrigerator (helps keep it juicy).

NUTRITION FACTS per serving:

  • Calories 230
  • Protein 32 grams
  • Carbs 8 grams
  • Fat 8 grams
  • Fiber 2 grams
  • Sugar 3 grams
  • Iron 12% DV
  • Calcium 6% DV
  • Sodium 21% DV

DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults

Nutritionist notes: Baking chicken with greek yogurt helps to keep it moist. Make sure all greek yogurt is non-fat and plain to avoid added sugars and calories.

Tags: soy-free, gluten-free, high-protein, gastric sleeve, bariatric, vsg, diet, recipe

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*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.