Saturday, May 29, 2010

Grilled Lemon Chicken with Tabbouleh

Adapted from Pampered Chef  "It's Good For You" cookbook
Yields 4 servings

Tabbouleh
1 1/2 cups water
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup uncooked bulgar wheat
1 large tomato, seeded and diced
1/4 cup sliced green onions with tops
1 cup snipped fresh parsley
2 tbsp snipped fresh mint (optional)
1 tbsp lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice

1- Bring water, salt and oil to a boil in a small sauce pan. Add the bulgar, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand 25 minutes or until the water is absorbed.

2- In a bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients with the bulgar, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to let the flavors blend. It can be refridgerated overnight (great make-ahead option)

Grilled Lemon Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning

1- Heat grill to medium high. Rinse and pat the chicken dry. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning.

2- Grill 6-7 minutes per side, turning once.

Grilled Pita Bread Wedges

Cut Pita into 4 wedges. Brush with olive oil and grill 1-2 minutes per side, until it is crsipy and lightly browned.

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