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Simple Malta Chicken
Recipes
Simple Malta Chicken
4 servings
30 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • ½ cup presliced green onions
  • 1 cup Malta beverage, divided
  • ½ cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro herb paste

Steps

    1. Preheat large, nonstick sauté pan on medium 2–3 minutes. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place oil in pan, then add chicken (wash hands); cook 4–5 minutes on each side or until browned. Chop pepper.
    2. Add peppers and green onions to chicken; cook and stir 3–4 minutes or until peppers are tender.
    3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in ½ cup Malta; cook 2–3 minutes and until chicken is 165°F. Remove chicken from pan.
    4. Whisk together remaining ½ cup Malta, mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, and herb paste until blended. Stir mixture into peppers and onions; cook 2–3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Return chicken to pan, turning to coat both sides. Serve.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 470, Total Fat 27g, Sat Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 220mg, Sodium 590mg, Total Carb 16g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 9g, Protein 40g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 20%, Vitamin C 100%, Iron 10%