There's a reason that the Mediterranean diet isn't disappearing. Staple foods like whole grains, lean chicken, and olive oil accompany a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables. It seems like the perfect way to enjoy healthy food without sacrificing flavor, but I wanted to give it a little Southern twist! By cooking a Mediterranean-style chicken dish with flour-dredged chicken, I was able to make a gravy-like sauce that I knew my Southern-loving family would love. The recipe below certainly doesn't disappoint!
This is a great way to serve up lean chicken and sneak some vegetables into your family's diet. My family loves zucchini, so that was a no-brainer for me, but you could also use mushrooms or bell peppers if you prefer. The orzo is a great way to bridge the Mediterranean and Southern gap, too. It lets me serve familiar pasta to the family while it had a similar texture to the more whole-grain approach of brown rice.
