Chicken and Artichoke Toasts

This recipe is perfect for a light dinner and is a twist on the classic sandwich or simple toast. It’s quite quick to make and combines delicious flavors.

Approximate Nutritional Content: recipe makes 6 servings, serving size one toast

• Calories: 284 kcal.

• Grams of fat: 11.6 gr. equals 2 fat servings

• Grams of protein: 29.4 gr. equals 4 protein servings

• Grams of carbohydrates: 14.2 gr. equals 1 carbohydrate serving

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients used, as well as the serving size

Ingredients:

• 3 boneless chicken breasts cut in half.

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• cooking spray oil

• 170 gr artichoke hearts drained

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise

• 2 teaspoons olive oil

• 3 garlic cloves

• 6 slices of whole wheat bread

• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely chopped

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to broil setting.

• Cut each breast half in half. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray. Cook the chicken 4 minutes on each side or until thoroughly cooked.

• Place in a food processor the artichokes, 3 tablespoons cheese, mayonnaise, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and garlic. Process until you form a mayonnaise.

• Place the bread slices on a baking tray and put in the oven for 1 minute. Remove and spread 2 1/2 tablespoons of the mayonnaise on each toast, place the chicken on top and sprinkle each toast with the remaining cheese and cilantro

Enjoy!!