Mediterranean Chicken and Artichoke Stir Fry

Name: Mediterranean Chicken and Artichoke Stir Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice; 12 -16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4 pieces); mixed Italian herbs; 1/8 teaspoon salt; cracked black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, julienned; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Submitted by Simply Fresh Cooking

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 cup brown rice
12 -16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4 pieces)
mixed Italian herbs
¹⁄₈ teaspoon salt
cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, juiced
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
¹⁄₄ cup fresh basil leaf, julienned
¹⁄₄ cup fresh parsley, chopped

directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil (about 4-6 quarts). Add rice and boil for 30-40 minutes, or until rice is tender. Drain and set aside.
Cut chicken into thin strips. Lightly season on cutting board with italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix chicken with tongs until meat is coated evenly with seasonings.
In a large non-stick skillet heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper and saute for 30 seconds; add onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Next, add garlic, lemon juice, and artichoke hearts; cook and stir until artichoke is heated through.
Stir in chicken, basil, and parsley. Serve over rice.

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What a fresh, healthy and complete meal. I love the fresh ingredients and felt very good about serving this healthy meal to my family. I served this over brown jasmine rice and it proved to be a good combination. Thank you for posting this great recipe. I love your photo! Made for Spring 2013 Pick A Chef in the Contest and Events forum.

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