Mediterranean Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. oil
• 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb./450 g)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 can (19 fl. Oz./540 mL) Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 2 tsp. minced garlic

• 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
• ½ tsp. thyme
• ½ lemon, squeezed
• 1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2-2/3 cups hot cooked long-grain brown rice

Method:

1. Heat oil in nonstick skillet on medium heat.  Place chicken in the heated oil with the chopped onions and brown the chicken on both sides, approx. 6 minutes in total.
2. Add tomatoes, garlic, oregano, thyme and lemon juice; stir gently. Simmer for a further 6 min. or until the chicken is done (170ºF), turning chicken and stirring tomato mixture after about 3 minutes. Stir in olives. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt and pepper as required.
3. Spoon rice onto platter; top with chicken and sauce.

Serve with a selection of steamed vegetables.
Serves 4