You will be pleasantly surprised with this nutritious, yet delicious recipe. With fresh ingredients that can be easily found at your local grocers, you will find yourself making this recipe a staple in your household!

2 lb 4 oz large white grapes
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
4 skinned, boned chicken breats, about 4.5 oz each
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
4 shallots, finely sliced
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
4 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Sprigs of parsley for garnish

1. Pull the grapes off the stalks and reserve about 7 oz. Place the remainder in a saucepan with 3 Tbsp of water. Cover and simmer over a low heat for 20 minutes, until they become soft and split open. Crush them thoroughly to release juice, then cover and simmer for another 10 minutes. Strain the liquid and set aside.

2. Cover the reserve grapes with boiling water and leave for 15 seconds and then drain. Peel and half the grapes and remove the centers. Place in half of the lemon juice.

3. Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces and season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add half the chicken and fry briskly until browned nicely on both sides. Remove from oil and repeat with remaining chicken. and the set aside.

4. Reduce the heat and add the garlic and shallots to the pan. Saute for 3 minutes, or until soft. Sprinkle the flour in and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in the lemon zest and the remaining lemon juice and 12 oz of grape liquid. Bring to boil and then cook for 2 minutes.

5. Reduce the heat and return the chicken, with its juices, to the pan. Season to taste and simmer for 7 minutes or until the chicken is tender and the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced in the center.

6. Add the halved grapes and their juices, along with the chopped parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with the sprigs of parsley.

TIPS: Side dishes that go great with this entree are mashed potatoes and steamed veggies!

Nutritional Value (per serving):

368 Calories
43g Carbohydrates
29g Protein
10g fat (with only 2g saturated fat)

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