Moroccan Chicken with Eggplant Garbanzo Ragout

Moroccan Chicken w Eggplant Garbanzo Ragout - 42g Carbs, 7g Fiber

From The South Beach Diet Phase 1

This Flavorful Chicken Entree Proves That Weight Loss isNo Longer a Matter of Deprivation. on The South BeachDiet, You Can Lose Weight, Improve Your Health, And EatScrumptious And Satisfying Foods! Don't be Scared Off byThe Number of Ingredients in This Dish; it All ComesTogether Quickly For a Hearty Yet Slightly Exotic

meal. Remember to Save Some of The Liquid Drained From TheBeans For Your Sauce.

Serves 2


 * 1 Tbsp Plus 1 Tsp Extra-Virgin olive oil, Divided
 * 1 Tsp sherry vinegar
 * 2 Tsp Ground cumin
 * 1 Tsp Ground Coriander
 * 1/2 Tsp Ground cinnamon

salt And pepper
 * 2 (6-Oz) Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
 * 1 Medium (about 8 Oz) Eggplant, Unpeeled, Cut Into 3/4-Inch Cubes
 * 1/2 Medium Onion, Chopped
 * 1 Cup Garbanzo beans And 1/4 Cup Liquid Drained From Can
 * 8 oz cherry tomatoes, Halved
 * 2 Tsp fresh lemon juice

Chopped Fresh parsley, For Garnish


 * 1. Combine a Teaspoon of The oil With The vinegar, cumin,Coriander, cinnamon, salt, And pepper in a Glass Dish. AddChicken Breasts; Turn to Coat. Cover With Plastic Wrap;Refrigerate For up to 6 Hours.


 * 2. Heat Remaining Tablespoon of oil in Large Nonstick SkilletOver Medium Heat. Add Chicken And Cook, 4 Minutes Per Side,Or Until Cooked Through. Using Tongs, Transfer Chicken toPlatter; Tent With Foil to Keep Warm. in Same Skillet, CookEggplant And Onion 8 Minutes, Until Soft And SlightlyBrowned, Stirring Often. Stir in Garbanzo beans With Liquid,tomatoes, And lemon juice. Cook 3 Minutes, Smashing TheTomatoes With a Wooden Spoon And Stirring to Blend FlavorsAnd Warm Through. Transfer to Platter With Chicken; GarnishWith parsley.

Nutrition:
 * 450 Calories, 40g Protein, 42g Carbs, 7g Fiber, 15g Total Fat,
 * 2g Saturated Fat, 74 mg Cholesterol, 642 mg Sodium

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