We learned how diabetic athletes feed their need for fitness on Diabetes Doesn’t Slow Me Down, but how do they feed their nutrition needs? Chef Robert Lewis, also known as the “Happy Diabetic,” serves up fun recipes and helpful tips – with an extra helping of happiness – to keep you fueled!
If you’ve ever traveled to Greece, you know all about the healthy eating habits of the locals. This dish is a rich and full-flavored sample of their cuisine, heavy with aromas from the Mediterranean.
The tender chicken, garlic, and tomatoes create a delicious combination that your friends and family will not soon forget, and it’s just as good if you substitute shrimp for the chicken. This recipe is easy to prepare… and remember, it was made with love!
Ingredients
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves of garlic
1 roma tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 tablespoon oregano
10 pitted kalamata or black pitted olives
1 pound skinless, boneless cooked chicken breast halves, sliced
1/4 cup white wine
1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley
Pepper to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sautè garlic in pan drippings for 30 seconds, then add tomatoes and sautè for 2-3 minutes. Lower heat, add white wine, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add oregano, rosemary, and basil, and simmer for 2 to 3 more minutes.
Place the chicken to skillet and cover. Cook over low heat until chicken is completely heated through . Add olives and parsley to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Season with pepper to taste, and serve.
Servings: 4
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Learn more about Chef Robert Lewis the Happy Diabetic here.