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  • daisyf717
    daisyf717 Posts: 57 Member
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    melissa6771 wrote: »
    Daisy, look up emeril lagasse. vegetarian chili, it's so good! What kind of chicken things are you looking for ? Anything not grilled? New marinade? Does it have to be chicken breasts? I made this, stewed chicken thighs with potatoes and carrots, it's one of my favs and go tos.


    Yes, all of the above! New marinades even for grilling
  • daisyf717
    daisyf717 Posts: 57 Member
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    I’d love that stew recipe! (Sorry I’m challenged at these forums so far lol)
  • melissa6771
    melissa6771 Posts: 894 Member
    edited April 2018
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    For the stewed chicken thighs I got six chicken thighs and I skinned them. Salt and pepper on them. Put a half tablespoon of olive oil in a Dutch oven, and sauté about a cup of chopped onions for a couple of minutes. Put the chicken thighs in meat side down and cook for a few minutes turn them over and cook for a few minutes more. Maybe 5-8 on each side. Add in about 10 to 12 ounces of tomato sauce, Half cup of water and 1-2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning. Bring it to a simmer and cover and cook for about half an hour. Then I remove the chicken thighs and add six servings of chopped potatoes and choped carrots, mix it into the sauce, nestled thighs back in, cover the pot and cook it for about an hour or until the vegetables are cooked

    I have a lot of marinade recipes. I'll try to get them together and post them for you . Here are a couple for now.

    Greek dressing/marinade

    1/2 cup olive oil
    1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
    1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
    1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
    1-1/4 teaspoons pepper
    1-1/4 teaspoons salt
    1-1/4 teaspoons onion powder
    1-1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
    3/4 cup red wine vinegar


    The vinegar I put 1/4 cup and then adjust to taste. 3/4 is too much for me. Sometimes I mix in some balsamic too.


    Pork tenderloin or chicken marinade. I've done both. If you use this for pork don't leave it for more than half a day or so because of the citrus. I use the balsamic and white vinegar in place of the Apple cider just because I don't like apple cider vinegar

    http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/amazing-chicken-marinade-29598?ftab=reviews

  • trenapowell
    trenapowell Posts: 1 Member
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    Same - 41 and probably the heaviest I have been. I need to lose 20 pounds. It will be a difficult road but I'm ready!
  • melissa6771
    melissa6771 Posts: 894 Member
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    Another favorite of mine for chicken breast is to cut them thin, dust in flour, brown them at little bit of olive oil and garlic. Then add in equal amounts of soy sauce brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. Cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce is a little bit thick. This is another one that I make a lot. It's absolute delicious and pretty easy. This is a picture of it with rice and green beans


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  • melissa6771
    melissa6771 Posts: 894 Member
    edited April 2018
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    These skinny white chicken enchiladas are really good. I use the corn and wheat tortillas from Trader Joe's to make them.. and I added extra chicken. I think I also put some of the cheese into the tortilla

    https://skinnyms.com/skinny-white-chicken-enchiladas-recipe/

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  • randilynn113
    randilynn113 Posts: 227 Member
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    Hello ladies! I'm 41 and my weight has been steadily creeping up over the past 2-3 years. Looking for some extra support and motivation and hope to help others that way too. I have about 65-70 lbs to lose. Hoping this time I can reach my goals again! Feel free to add me as a friend!
  • AdrienneB1111
    AdrienneB1111 Posts: 11 Member
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    Hello from Canada! Was going to be in great shape for my 40th... and here I am 8 years later saying the same thing. Ugh. Have 30+ lbs to lose. So far just doing it by diet, but would like to start working out soon when the weather warms up to go outside or I get some motivation to spend evenings at the gym.

    My biggest challenge is sticking to it. I usually do great for three or four weeks and then get derailed by little cheats here and there and then slide back into old habits.

    Good luck everyone!
  • Renonelarock
    Renonelarock Posts: 44 Member
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    I burnt the crap out of the asparagus but these miracle noodles are awesome!!
  • daisyf717
    daisyf717 Posts: 57 Member
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    Thanks for the ideas!
  • tinaka2016
    tinaka2016 Posts: 159 Member
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    Thanks, great tip for chicken @melissa6771 - I tend to over cook it and ends out really dry!
  • Rach7671
    Rach7671 Posts: 45 Member
    edited April 2018
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    Hi all, I am 46 (argh!!) and need to lose about 60 pounds. I would love some inspiration too so if anyone wants to add me that would be great.
  • smith_tl33
    smith_tl33 Posts: 4 Member
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    @melissa6771 thank you for the recipes! I have never considered poaching chicken.
  • Grammytryingtogetfit
    Grammytryingtogetfit Posts: 672 Member
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    Awesome idea @melissa6771 !!!! - It's all good with the food porn too, You know I love looking at your healthy food.....it makes me drool....LOL
  • Grammytryingtogetfit
    Grammytryingtogetfit Posts: 672 Member
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    Welcome all new ladies and let's have a Tremendous Tuesday!!!!
    I am Meeting with a personal trainer today and so excited :):)
  • glacierlilly1
    glacierlilly1 Posts: 47 Member
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    Hey Ladies, I'm 46, just on my last 10 lbs as well. Love to have more friends to support each other!
  • Proudof5more2b
    Proudof5more2b Posts: 10 Member
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    Hi Ladies! I'm 47 with 5 beautiful granbabies. I too am looking for friends, support, and like-minded people to encourage me on this journey. I have quite a bit of weight I need to lose, for many different reasons. Please add me so we can encourage one another!

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