Mediterranean Chicken Wrap

People living along the Mediterranean, for centuries, ate the bounty they were surrounded by-fresh fruits, vegetables, olives and olive oil, grains,fish from the sea and just a little meat.When science came by to take a look,they found that their hearts were not only pure but in remarkably good shape. Research has shown they also enjoy reduced risk of diabetes, cancer and it may even help fight depression.Enjoy trying this recipe and eat your way to good health.

Mediterranean Chicken Wrap

Ingredients
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup couscous, preferably whole wheat
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 tsp.sea salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 pound of chicken breast(boneless,skinless) cut into thin slices(preferably organic)
1 medium tomato,chopped
1 cup chopped cucumbers
4 10-inch Ezekiel wraps

Directions

1.Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan.
2.Stir in couscous and remove from the heat.
3.Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.Set aside.
4.Meanwhile,combine parsley,mint,lemon juice,oil,garlic,1/8 tsp.salt and pepper in a small bowl.
5.Toss chicken tenders in a medium bowl with 1 Tbsp. of the parsley mixture and the remaining 1/8tsp.salt.
6.Place the slices of chicken in a large nonstick skillet and cook over medium heat until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.Transfer to a clean cutting board.Cut into bite-size pieces when cool enough to handle.
7.Stir the remaining parsley mixture into the couscous along with tomato and cucumber.
8.To assemble wraps,spread about 3/4 cups couscous mixture onto each wrap.Divide the chicken among the wraps.Roll the wraps,tucking in the sides to hold the ingredients in.

You can serve the wraps cut in half accompanied by a nice fresh green salad.

Enjoy this nice fresh summer recipe!!!

Sylvie Thibert