Low Fat Basic Recipe For Cooking Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

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Method

1.Trim any fat from chicken breasts.

Place in a single layer between two pieces of plastic wrap.

Pound with a heavy skillet or rolling pin until flattened.

2.In shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper.

Coat both sides of each breast with seasoned flour.

In large nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, heat oil.

Add chicken breasts; cook about 4 minutes per side, or until well-browned and no longer pink in the center.

Remove to a plate; cover and keep warm.

Per serving: About 188 calories, 22g protein,7g carbohydrate, 6g fat, 29% calories from fat, 57mg cholesterol, 872mg sodium, 0g fiber.

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