Farmhouse Chicken and Gravy |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Easy, flavor-filled fried chicken w/gravy and only 166 calories. You will love being able to eat something you love without all the extra fat. This recipe proves that healthy eating is delicious. | Serving size: 3 oz chicken and 2 tablespoons gravy | (Recipe courtesy of American Heart Association: Love your heart recipe book, p. 45) Ingredients:
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, plus |
1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 oz each) |
1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth (divided use) |
2 tablespoons fat-free evaporated milk or 2 tablespoons nonfat milk |
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon dijon mustard |
1 tablespoon light margarine (tub) |
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions (optional) |
Directions:
1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the flour for 2 minutes, or until light golden brown, stirring constantly. Transfer to a small bowl.
2. Reduce heat to medium. Add oil to the skillet and swirl to coat bottom. Cook the chicken smooth side down for 3 minutes. Turn and cook for 3 more minutes or until no longer pink. Transfer to serving plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
3. Meanwhile, whisk 1/4 cup of broth into bowl with browned flour until completely blended. Whisk in the remaining broth, milk, garlic powder, salt, and mustard. Pour into skillet, scraping with a falt spatula to dislodge any browned bits. Increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil. Cook for 4 minutes, or until reduced to about 1/2 cup, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat. Stir into the margarine. Spoon over chicken. Sprinkle with the green onions.
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