Lunch: Chicken Kebabs with Fried Green Tomatoes and Black-Eye Pea Salad

Black-eyed peas are traditionally served on New Year's Day as a symbol of luck and good fortune. Accompanied by fried green tomatoes and broiled chicken, this dish makes a delicious, well-rounded meal.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Chicken Kebabs with Fried Green Tomatoes and Black-Eye Pea Salad

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 c. canned black-eyed peas
3/4 c. shredded carrots
3/4 c. quartered cherry tomatoes
1/3 c. diced celery
3 tbsp. chopped sweet onion
3 tbsp. Torn fresh basil leaves
4 tbsp. bottled roasted red pepper vinaigrette dressing
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper

Instructions

Black-eyed pea salad: In bowl, toss all salad ingredients.
Fried green tomatoes: Sprinkle salt mixture over tomato slices. Dip slices into egg mixture then cornmeal to coat; dip coated slices a second time into egg, then cornmeal. Heat the oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Fry tomatoes 6 to 8 minutes turning once; drain on paper towel.
Preheat broiler. Lay a bacon quarter over each chicken piece. Thread 4 metal skewers with lemon slices, bacon-topped chicken pieces, and sage leaves. Season with salt and pepper; drizzle with olive oil.
Broil kebabs, bacon-side up, 7 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Serve with salad and tomatoes.