Chicken......Again????

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  • eganita
    eganita Posts: 501 Member
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    Hi! Here are a few of my current favorites. They are all at least moderately healthy, in my opinion.

    1) Breaded chicken:
    1 lb chicken breast, cut into 4 pieces and pounded to about equal thickness
    1 egg (or egg white)
    1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
    1/4 cup italian seasoned bread crumbs
    salt and pepper to taste

    Season chicken with salt and pepper. Whisk egg (or egg white). Dip chicken pieces in egg and coat with breadcrumbs. Bake for ~30 minutes at 350 degrees. I usually top with cheese and throw it back in the oven for a few

    2) BBQ chicken "wings"
    http://www.hungry-girl.com/chew/show/2324 (I usually use regular egg whites instead of beaters. I also make sure to heat up the BBQ sauce before making the sauce... it blends together much easier that way)

    3) lighter Chicken Picatta: http://www.emilybites.com/2012/11/chicken-piccata.html

    4) Stuffed buffalo chicken... my GOD this was good!!!
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/07/stuffed-buffalo-chicken-breasts.html

    5) Sauteed chicken breast: I add olive oil to a pan and make sure it's very hot before adding the chicken. I season the chicken with lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and some south west seasoning (just sprinkled on the chicken; I don't have exact measurements).
  • Barbsunshine
    Barbsunshine Posts: 398
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    My go-to recipe when I can't think of any other way to cook chicken - I take chicken thighs that I buy fozen in the bag from Wal Mart, thaw and lay out on a cookie sheet, spray with olive oil cooking spray and sprinkle with fresh thyme, ground sage and a little seasoned salt. Bake at 375 til done (about 45 min.) If there are any leftovers I make chicken salad for lunch the following day - a little mayo, curry powder and either sliced green grapes, or pear or apple cut into chunks.
  • juliana0813
    juliana0813 Posts: 49
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    i have boneless skinless breasts almost every day. i cut them in to cubes and sprinkle a bit of a dutch spice called Kip Kruiden (i'm not sure where you can find this if you're not in the Netherlands? Perhaps amazon?) and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side (or until they're cooked about 1/2 through). My favourite veggie to eat with this is spinach with garlic! It's delicious and low calorie and healthy. :-)

    ETA: http://www.hollandamericanbakery.com/store/component/virtuemart/?page=shop.product_details&category_id=8&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=28&vmcchk=1

    http://www.thehollandshop.com/data/articles/images/big/b_580.jpg

    http://www.hollandsbest.com/spices_mustard/images/verstegen_29002_kip.jpg
  • bermudamel
    bermudamel Posts: 212
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    Take 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts and place in slow cooker. Add 1 12oz bottle Franks Buffalo Sauce and 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix and stir. Cook on low 6-7 hours, take out chicken and shred, put back in slow cooker for another hour. Devour :-)
  • emuravyeva
    emuravyeva Posts: 103 Member
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    "Mexican" Chicken Bake

    Take PRE-COOKED chicken breasts and:
    - 3 whole tomatoes (pulp and all). You can also replace this with canned tomatoes, if you like.
    - cayenne pepper (~ 1tbsp)
    - chili powder (~1 tbsp)
    - garlic powder (to taste)
    - cumin powder (~ 1tsp)
    - jalepeno peppers (usually 2 medium sized ones)
    - onion (I use 1/2 onion)
    - 1/2 - 1 bell pepper, depending on size
    - 1 cup black beans
    - 1-2tbsp chili paste

    Add everything together in a bowl, mix well, and pour over the chicken breasts in a casserole-type dish. Optional: sprinkle a little cheese on top. Bake at 350F until cheese melts or 10-12 minutes (depending on your over).
  • nnm1976
    nnm1976 Posts: 19 Member
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    Chicken Paprikash

    1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
    1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced thinly
    1 small onion, diced
    small 3 cups tomato juice
    3 tbs sweet or smoked paprika
    ½ cups nonfat Greek yogurt

    Directions
    1.Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat; add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on the outside.

    2.Add onions and continue to stir and cook until onions have softened slightly, about 5 minutes.

    3.Add tomato juice and paprika, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, until tomato juice reduces and thickens, about 20 minutes.

    4.Turn heat off, stir in yogurt, and serve over brown rice or whole wheat pasta.

    Enjoy!
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
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    Cut into strips and stir fry with some olive oil and Everglades seasoning.
  • greentart
    greentart Posts: 411 Member
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    I do buffalo chicken salad. Just saute the chicken until done, add hot sauce (preferably Frank's Red Hot or Cholula), chop and add to chicken with some blue cheese crumbles. Or you can do the 'crispy' version: http://www.canyoustayfordinner.com/2010/11/05/crispy-buffalo-chicken/

    Then we have Holy Yum Chicken, which I tried the other night. Delicious! Made it with rice. http://www.tablefortwoblog.com/2013/02/06/holy-yum-chicken/

    I also do the pinenut and parmesan chicken, that I can't currently find the recipe to. It's like this recipe, but with chicken: http://barefeetinthekitchen.blogspot.com/2012/08/baked-halibut-with-pine-nut-parmesan.html (Mind you, the fish one is really good too.)

    The simple bbq baked chicken.

    And these are all recipes that I WANT to try, but haven't yet. Also, keep in mind that I also substitute for healthier items when things like sour cream are used. ;)

    http://www.whatkatieate.com/recipes/parmesan-and-lemon-baked-chicken-goujons-with-salsa-verde-dipping-sauce/
    http://www.mostlyhomemademom.com/2012/02/slow-cooker-salsa-chicken.html
    http://www.thehappylilhomemaker.com/2011/08/cream-cheese-filled-chicken.html
    http://www.cookingclassy.com/2013/03/lemon-chicken-romano/
    http://www.cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com/honey-mustard-pretzel-chicken/
  • dkgoetz
    dkgoetz Posts: 65 Member
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    I cut up 3-4 chicken breasts into chunks, and bake them with salsa (pick your favorite, I prefer peach-pineapple salsa but I have used black bean and regular salsa as well). You can add additional veggies as desired (I usually add cut up peppers, onions, mushrooms). Serve over brown rice. I top it with a little shredded cheese :]
  • charlesnapolitano
    charlesnapolitano Posts: 302 Member
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    chicken the other white meat
  • autumny70
    autumny70 Posts: 127 Member
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    Throw a couple of frozen boneless skinless breasts or thighs in the Crock-Pot. (I didn't even thaw them out) Add a can of Ro-Tel Hot, a can or two of beans (I like black beans) and a can or two of corn (I always use reduced sodium canned stuff). Sprinkle with taco seasoning (I make my own w/o salt) and turn on low. Go to work, come home later and voila! You can drain the liquid and make burritos or just scoop into a bowl and top with sour cream or chopped avocado. The batch I made on Sunday was light on the chicken and heavy on the corn and beans, 206 calories per one cup serving.
  • mjwarford
    mjwarford Posts: 35 Member
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    Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken
    Brown Sugar, 4 tsp unpacked
    Chicken Breast, no skin, 12 ounces
    Garlic, 1 clove
    Butter, salted, 2 tbsp
    Pepper, black, 1 dash
    This makes four servings, 3 oz per person
    1. Melt the butter in a frying pan
    2. Brown the garlic in the butter
    3. Add chicken breasts to garlic and butter and cook thoroughly, adding pepper as you like it.
    4. When chicken is fully cooked add brown sugar on top of each breast
    5. Allow the brown sugar to melt into the chicken (about 5 minutes)
    6. Serve with your favorite carb, and veggie or salad. We usually have rice or noodles and carrots or green beans.
  • Annie83uk
    Annie83uk Posts: 128
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    i like poached chicken with lemon zest and a bay leaf, we have that most days
  • choochoobell
    choochoobell Posts: 147 Member
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  • lowdog5
    lowdog5 Posts: 33
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    WOH!.....What a response!......I saw so many ideas I don't know where to start!....Thank you to everyone who posted!!!!! My Legs/Thighs/Wings/Breast THANK YOU!.. :)
  • NRSPAM
    NRSPAM Posts: 961 Member
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    BBQ chicken nachos! They're amazing!!! Put the chicken in the crockpot with about 1/2 bottle of bbq sauce, I like Sweet Baby Ray's, it's the best! Let it cook on low for about 6 hours, then shred with 2 forks. It should fall apart easily. Add some more sauce to taste. Use the baked tostitos and some reduced fat cheddar, and maybe some light sour cream. Top the chips with bbq chicken first, then the cheese. You can stick them in the microwave for about 20 seconds to melt cheese, or stick in oven. (microwave for me) Trust me, you'll love them. Also, you can use the leftover chicken to make pulled bbq chicken sandwiches. Just put the chicken on a bun, and done. :))) Almost forgot, I also like buffalo bleu chicken sandwiches. Get the chicken breasts and cook them however you want. Boiling them is the healthiest way, I think. Top with buffalo sauce, I like Moore's, then top with reduced fat bleu cheese crumbles, and a little ranch or bleu cheese dressing. Put on a bun. You can also top with some lettuce. Sooooooo good! :D
  • NRSPAM
    NRSPAM Posts: 961 Member
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    One more! http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/spicy-bean-and-rice-burritos/ Thought posting the link would just be easier. I added chicken to this. It is amazing!!!! Yumm! Plus, my new love is chipotles in adobo!!!!
  • Ginoo
    Ginoo Posts: 56
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    This is my all time favorite recipe ... very yummy!!!

    Gingered Chicken with Mango Recipe

    • Olive oil
    • 2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
    • 2 pounds chicken breast fillets, skinned
    • 1 cup peeled and diced mangoes
    • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar (I use two sweetners instead)
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground cloves
    • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
    • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

    Heat the oil in a heavy frying pan. Add the garlic and saute for a few minutes.
    Then, add the chicken fillets. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Meanwhile, in a medium-sized bowl, combine the mango with the sugar, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. Pour the mixture over the cooked fillets and gently mix to cover the chicken pieces. Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook for about 10 more minutes.
  • silverlining84
    silverlining84 Posts: 330 Member
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    Easy Crockpot Salsa Chicken

    Ingredients:

    -Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thawed) - 5lbs
    -Salsa - 16oz jar
    -No sodium diced tomatoes (not drained) - 28oz jar

    Directions:

    -Put all ingredients in a crock pot
    -Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours
    -Shred chicken with a fork
    -Enjoy!

    I eat this plain, on whole wheat rice, or in a wrap
  • Ginoo
    Ginoo Posts: 56
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    Another yummy one.

    Chicken Fingers

    Boneless, skinless chicken breast
    1 egg

    Seasoning:
    2 cups corn flakes, crushed
    1 tbsp parmesan cheese
    seasoning

    Preheat oven to 400F

    Cut chicken breasts into thin strips
    In bowl mix seasoning ingredients
    Break egg and place in shallow, wide dish

    Dip chicken strip in egg, and then in the seasoning mix (repeat until strip is covered by seasoning) and repeat with each strip

    Place chicken strips on lightly greased pan or cookie sheet. Place in oven for 30-40 minutes. Cooking times vary based on the size of the chicken strips.

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