Chicken Scampi

I came across this recipe while researching ideas for nutritious meals during Chris's cancer treatment.  It comes from the cookbook Eating Well Through Cancer by Holly Clegg and Gerald Miletello, MD.  I checked this book out of the library, but I plan to buy a copy to keep.  There are chapters with recipes that help with diarrhea, constipation, sore throat or mouth, high calorie (for weight gain), and snacks and light meals.  Plus they are just very nutritious recipes for any time.

This recipe is for the marinade and chicken.  I fear the broiler, so we grilled the chicken instead.  I added tomatoes, onion and garlic sauteed in olive oil.  Next time I would add more veggies, like zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, and peppers.  (I bought zucchini for this recipe, but we ate it!)  I would also reserve some of the cooking liquid to add to it, maybe 1/2 cup or so.

The recipe suggests cutting up the chicken and serving it with pasta, which I did.  But it would also be good as a main dish with other sides.

Chicken Scampi

2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp parsley
1/4 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp oregano
3 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Combine all ingredients in a shallow bowl.  Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.  Preheat the broiler.  Remove the chicken from the marinade and place in a single layer in a shallow baking dish or broiling pan.  Broil 8 inches from the heat, turning once, until the chicken is done, about 15 minutes.