need ideas for chicken
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Don't know just what kind of diet you are working on here..However I have a few things I do with chicken
he may like.
If you aren't cutting out breading on foods his one you can try.
Tater dipped oven baked fried chicken.
Instant potato flakes
egg wash or water
your choice of seasonings
non stick spray.
depending on the amount of chicken you are making.
for two servings
no more than 1 cup of instant potato flakes and your
seasoning choices mixed into a shallow bowl or small
casserole/pie dish. Roll chicken in egg wash or water
Roll chicken in tater flakes to coat
place on a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with non
stick spray. spray chicken lightly with cooking spray.
bake in over at 350-275 until chicken is white and potatoes
are golden brown. No fat used in this recipe so it's pretty low in
fat. Of course I like using boneless thighs because the meat stays
moist and tender but the breasts will turn out great too.0 -
I just made this last night.....super easy and the fam loved it. Sweet Russian Chicken.....
Place 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in an oven pan
Mix together:
1 cup of Catalina or Russian Dressing
1 c of Pineapple and Appricot preserves
1 envelope onion soup mix (dry)
Pour over the chicken then cook for 35-40 minutes at 350
Serve with rice....1/6th is 373 calories0 -
Slice it thinly, coat with flour and sautee with onions, garlic and mushrooms (if you like them) then deglaze the pan with a bit of lemon juice, add a bit of broth (just to cover the chicken) let simmer for about 20 mins. and serve over whatever you like (rice, pasta or starchy veg? for suggestions.)
Even my twelve year old and two year old love this.
EDIT: You could also coat it lightly in some low cal. mayo, then coat with italian breadcrumbs. Put in a 350 deg. oven for around 40-50 mins. and you get THE most moist perfectly cooked chicken breasts ever. (I love this recipe. Use baggies for the coatings to make it easier to clean up!)0 -
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This is my favorite because it's so easy to make a ton all at once and then reheat the leftovers at work the next couple days.
Set oven to 350. Put chicken breasts on foil-covered baking sheet and spray both sides with olive oil. Sprinkle any spices you like on top of the chicken (we use rosemary, basil, and thyme).
Cook at 350 for 15 minutes per side or until cooked to proper temperature. (Ovens vary.)
Meanwhile, make a pot of brown rice. I use Uncle Ben's. It takes about 10 minutes altogether when using the stove top.
In another pot, empty a bag of frozen mixed vegetables, whatever kind you like. We use peas and carrots.
When the rice is finished, dump the mixed veggies into the rice and stir together. It will end up a lot like fried rice, only without all of the fat/salt.
You could even add a bit of scrambled egg if you want some more protein.
My BF likes to eat the chicken separate from the rice, but I like to dice the chicken and mix it into the rice.
This makes a very filling dinner, thanks to all of the protein and fiber. It's also fairly cheap.0 -
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Don't know just what kind of diet you are working on here..However I have a few things I do with chicken
he may like.
If you aren't cutting out breading on foods his one you can try.
Tater dipped oven baked fried chicken.
Instant potato flakes
egg wash or water
your choice of seasonings
non stick spray.
depending on the amount of chicken you are making.
for two servings
no more than 1 cup of instant potato flakes and your
seasoning choices mixed into a shallow bowl or small
casserole/pie dish. Roll chicken in egg wash or water
Roll chicken in tater flakes to coat
place on a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with non
stick spray. spray chicken lightly with cooking spray.
bake in over at 350-275 until chicken is white and potatoes
are golden brown. No fat used in this recipe so it's pretty low in
fat. Of course I like using boneless thighs because the meat stays
moist and tender but the breasts will turn out great too.
This sounds really good....i just might have to try this myself. I have a house full of picky eaters, but i think this just might work0 -
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Chicken breast, quinoa, spinach and grilled courgette/pepper/cherry tomatoes. Add some herbs/spices to season. Very simple but filling and so healthy!0
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I do something very simple yet tasty with chicken. I mix some honey and lemon and put the chicken in it. Then I add all sort of appealing spices, including sea salt and pepper. I pop that either in the microwave for a few minutes or the oven. It makes the chicken moist and it tastes delightful.0
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Have you checked out skinnytaste.com? She has some amazing chicken recipes.
http://www.skinnytaste.com/search/label/Chicken
My favourite are the stuffed chicken recipes, like her Chicken Rollatini with Spinach alla Parmigiana:
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/04/chicken-rollatini-with-spinach-alla.html.
Some are more time consuming than others, but definitely take a look.0 -
quick and tasty - Salsa Chicken I call it Just put your bonless skinless chicken breast in a baking pan pour your favorite salsa on it and bake it for apprx 20-25 mins depending on how thick the chicken is of cosres then the last few mins add lowfat cheddar or if you can find it Meixican blend shredded cheese usually Kraft makes it ,then bake it til it melts and serve with rice. I like brown rice so that is what i use . It is simple but tasty not just a plain chicken breast .
I also will marinate thin chicken breast in fat free italian dressing and cook them on the grill and also grill different kinds of veggies with them that is also good , or you could just put the chicken with a salad .0 -
When yo u Google "boneless, skinless chicken breast recipes" there are 1,200,000 hits. Must be something that you might like. 0
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Hi! We love this.
Place chicken in ziploc and pound thin. Lightly coat with flour and pan fry in olive oil, 3-4 minutes per side if very thin(I use the tenders). When cooked, add the juice of 1 fresh lemon, 1 TBLS capers and a handful of fresh cilantro. Cover and remove from heat.
I served this w/brown rice and fresh steamed veggies or a salad. Hope you like it!0 -
Tater dipped chicken tastes like fried chicken. I got that from a cook book I bought years ago. My family eats it up.
Another good one is this.
Cheese nip chicken
boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
cheese nips (crushed or proces into a cheese bread crumb type breading)
You can use reduced fat ones as well.
Sour cream(you can use fat free as well)
non stick buttery spray
put cheese nip crumbs in a shallow baking dish or pie pan
put sour cream in a shallow baking dish or pie pan.
coat chicken in the sour cream
roll it in the cheese nip crumbs
place on baking sheet coated lightly with non stick spray
bake in oven at 375 until chicken is cooked through and
breading is slightly darker and crispy.
YUMMO..0 -
I try to find crockpot recipes for chicken; this is what I recently tried and loved!
Green Tomatillo Chicken
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 med yellow onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 c green tomatillo salsa
1 1/2 c sour cream
Directions: in small bowl, mix all ingredients except chicken and sour cream. Place chicken in crockpot and pour mixture over chicken. Cook on low 6-8 hours; on high 3-4 hours. Before serving, mix in sour cream. Serve with a veggie or rice.0 -
YUMMY! EVERYTHING SOUNDS DELICIOUS! 0
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If u are doing low carb high protein try this pork rinds crushed but use egg beater first to wet chicken then roll in the crushed pork rinds. Then bake the chicken. Yum and very high protein low, 0 carbs.0
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I love Braised Balsamic Chicken from Allrecipes.com.
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Directions
Season chicken breasts with ground black pepper and garlic salt. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet, and brown the onion and seasoned chicken breasts.
Pour tomatoes and balsamic vinegar over chicken, and season with basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes.0 -
Teryaki Chicken.
In a good size pan, fill the bottom about half an inch of Teryaki Marinade. Put the chicken in, touching each other as closly as possible.Sprinkle your favorite seasoning on top, and Bake at 350 degrees F, for an hour. Done. Serve with any sides. Great for both Breasts as well as thighs. Add some pineapple to make it a little sweeter. I make it all the time. No need to butter the bottom or sides of pan, the teryaki keeps it from sticking. My boyfriend cant stand Chicken, this is the only chicken dish he will eat.0 -
If u are doing low carb high protein try this pork rinds crushed but use egg beater first to wet chicken then roll in the crushed pork rinds. Then bake the chicken. Yum and very high protein low, 0 carbs.
I never thought of this! Thanks for the idea, I'm looking forward to trying it!0 -
My family eats this pretty much every other night (for cost reasons, its the cheapest per pound and we are really tight). Our favorite is to just cook them on the george forman. Best thing we ever bough We pound them first (I recommend this no matter how you cook them. They cook evenly and quickly this way) and then they cook in about 6-7 minutes. We use a variety of seasonings, pretty much whatever we feel like a the time. Our standby is garlic powder, salt, pepper, and italian seasoning but we branch out into curry and other spices as well.
Our second favorite is to coat the chicken (I tend to slice them so they cook faster) in a mayo/cheese mixture. I then bake them. It creates a fake "breaded" coating that is very yummy. High fat, but low carb. It is a great "once in awhile" recipe we enjoy. I would give you an exact recipe, but we tend to "wing it". But google could give you thousands of options I'm sure.
My last suggestion is to always let your chicken rest. No matter how you cook it, if you leave it alone for 5-10 mins after you pull it off the heat... it will always taste better. The moisture and flavour will be locked in. If you cut it too early you lose all of this.0 -
Stuffed Chicken breasts are a favorite of mine and you can do it so many ways!
1) stuff with fresh spinach (microwaved for 30 seconds) garlic, fat free sour cream, and diced tomatoes. You can also add sone low fat shredded cheese.
2) stuff with basil pesto, tomatoes, onions and low fat mozzarella cheese0 -
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One easy thing that I like to do is take chicken breast and diced potatoes, with salt and pepper, and cover them with sliced peppers, any color. I just put the whole pan in the oven and bake it all until it is done. I usually cut the potatoes into hashbrown sized pieces so everything will be done at the same time. All the flavors mingle together and it's yummy!0
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Stuff with spinach
1 box spinach cooked
Italian dressing
Bread crumbs
Basil....oregano....anything additional you want to add
Stuff breasts
Cook at 375
I usually cook chicken for an hour...I get paranoid with salmonella
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Chicken Adobo I
Rated:
Submitted By: roguejoker
Photo By: gezellig-girl.com
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour
Ready In: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
Servings: 5
"A whole chicken cut into pieces and simmered with a soy/vinegar sauce until infused with flavor."
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup distilled white vinegar
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons salt
1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into
pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large pot, combine the water, vinegar, soy sauce, peppercorns, garlic and salt. Mix together, add chicken pieces and simmer over low heat (uncovered) until chicken is cooked through and tender (25 to 35 minutes).
2. Remove chicken from pot and brown in oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
3. Return chicken, with oil/juices, back to pot with reserved sauce. Cover and simmer over medium heat until desired amount of sauce is yielded.
Nutrition
Information
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Calories: 340
Amount Per Serving
Total Fat: 21.5g
Cholesterol: 100mg
Sodium: 3598mg
Amount Per Serving
Total Carbs: 2g
Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
Protein: 32.5g0 -
EDIT: You could also coat it lightly in some low cal. mayo, then coat with italian breadcrumbs. Put in a 350 deg. oven for around 40-50 mins. and you get THE most moist perfectly cooked chicken breasts ever. (I love this recipe. Use baggies for the coatings to make it easier to clean up!)
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I do something simular....pound the chicken out then dredge in a sauce made of 1/2 regular mustard and 1/2 dijon mustard then coat with Italian breadcrumbs and cook...I don't like mustard BUT I love this!!! Defintely going to try the mayo way!!!0 -
I just made the Hungry Girl version of Chicken Cordon Blue and it was delicious!!
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=6045000 -
I make my own marinade and then grill it outside or on the George Foreman.
In a ziploc (or other brand with a good seal):
Water
A little oil (canola or olive usually)
Something acidic (lemon/orange/lime juice, red wine vinegar, cider vinegar, wine, yogurt)
Emulsifier (I use Maille brand mustard. Their whole grain one is my favorite. Honey works too)
Spices of choice (anything from the cabinet or the garden: pepper flakes, garlic/onion powder, chives, minced garlic, shallots, Italian seasoning, fresh mint, etc)
Salt & freshly ground pepper
I stick the chicken in the bag, shake it up and leave it in the fridge until I'm ready to cook it (not more than an hour or the marinade will start to break it down)0
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