Chicken Scampi

When going through cancer treatment it is important to get enough protein, but often foods can make an already upset stomach even more upset. You will find this dish to be light and easy on you gastrointestinal tract. Boiled plain pasta and dry toast is a good meal to try once your diarrhea is decreasing. Cut the chicken into strips and toss with pasta and you have a super high-protein combination. I have always loved shrimp scampi and now you can enjoy the same flavor with chicken.

Chicken Scampi from Eating Well Through Cancer

Makes 8 servings

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves

3 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1. Combine all ingredients in shallow bowl. Marinate, covered, in refrigerator several hours or overnight.

2. Preheat broiler. Remove chicken from marinade, place in single layer in shallow baking dish or broiling pan. Broil 8 inches from heat, turning once, until chicken is done, 15 minutes.

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 176, Protein (g) 35, Carbohydrate (g) 1, Fat (g) 3, Calories from Fat (%) 14, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Dietary Fiber (g) 0, Cholesterol (mg) 88, Sodium (mg) 146, Diabetic Exchanges: 4 very lean meat