Lemon Chicken Sorghum Pilaf
Serving size: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup sorghum, rinsed
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 ½ Tbsp. olive oil, divided
- ¼ cup green pepper, diced
- 1 serrano pepper, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. lemon pepper
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
- MARINADE INGREDIENTS:
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare sorghum using package instructions.
- Prepare marinade by combining lemon zest, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and garlic, mix well. Add marinade to thinly sliced chicken breasts, place in a Ziploc bag, and let sit in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- In a medium sauce pan, sauté onion, garlic, and peppers in 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Add lemon pepper and salt and mix.
- Add cooked sorghum, mix, and cook an additional 10 minutes on low.
- In a skillet, add the remaining ½ tablespoon of oil. Add the chicken strips and cook for 4 minutes on each side. Use remaining marinade to brush over the chicken while cooking.
- Once completely cooked, place chicken on top of the sorghum pilaf. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Nutrition per serving: 470 calories, 49 g carbohydrates, 30 mg cholesterol, 25 g fat, 4 g fiber, 19 g protein, 710 mg sodium, 13 g sugar.
Recipe from: nulifemarket.com
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