Kickin' Chicken

Ingredients:

1 lb. boneless, skinless, chicken breast

2 tsp. olive oil

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped green pepper

1 cup chopped red pepper

1/3 cup canned tomato sauce

1/3 cup lemon juice

1/3 cup water

1 bay leaf

Directions:

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and peppers and saute until vegetables are soft (about 5 to 10 minutes). Add chicken. Stir-fry for another 5 to 10 minutes, until thoroughly cooked. Add tomato sauce, lemon juice, bay leaves and water to mix. Cover pan. Reduce heat. Let simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is tender. Remove bay leaves and serve.

Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size: One serving (1/6 recipe) is 1/4 cup vegetable and 1.5 oz meat/meat alternate for a 3-5 year old for lunch/supper.
Credit: CACFP Menu Planning Guide, Team Nutrition