Chicken, Chicken, and more Chicken!

bethkennedy24
bethkennedy24 Posts: 4
edited December 17 in Recipes
I am trying to stick to lean meats and I do not eat seafood. Any suggestions on how to prepare chicken differently so its not the same thing every day?
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  • thrld
    thrld Posts: 610 Member
    Hummus Crusted Chicken

    1. Sprinkle chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Spread chicken with hummus; roll in bread crumbs.

    3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 12 minutes or until no pink remains (170 degrees F), turning once. Add more oil, if needed. If crumbs brown too quickly, reduce heat. Serve with lime wedges. Makes 4 servings.

    Nutrition Facts (Hummus Crusted Chicken )
    Servings Per Recipe 4,Calories 491,Protein (gm) 43,Carbohydrate (gm) 35,Fat, total (gm) 20,Cholesterol (mg) 82,Saturated fat (gm) 3,Monosaturated fat (gm) 13,Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 3,Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 6,Sugar, total (gm) 2,Vitamin A (IU) 49,Vitamin C (mg) 8,Thiamin (mg) 0,Riboflavin (mg) 0,Niacin (mg) 17,Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,Folate (µg) 101,Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1,Sodium (mg) 676,Potassium (mg) 714,Calcium (DV %) 101,Iron (DV %) 4,
  • Amy_Lee_2012
    Amy_Lee_2012 Posts: 156 Member
    I eat chicken the same way, everyday, but I love it. It's simple and tastes great.
    I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cook them in my George Foreman Grill, with Italian seasoning and cracked black pepper. Once fully cooked, I cut it up (looks like I have more on my plate!) and drizzle olive oil over the pieces, adding more seasoning and pepper.
    It's SO good!
  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
    Omg just google it!! sooo many ways!! too many! haha love me some chicken :)
  • poustotah
    poustotah Posts: 1,121 Member
    You can make healthy versions of chicken parmesan and pineapple chicken. Also, some chicken white bean chili for the winter time. YUM!!!

    And I'm making chicken adobo in about 20 minutes!
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    I marinate chunks in a little olive oil, balsamic vinegar and various herbs for a couple of hours, then skewer like kabobs and grill. I like to serve it with brown rice and some sort of vegetable...

    My husband likes orange juice and a little soy sauce when he marinates.
  • AZKristi
    AZKristi Posts: 1,801 Member
    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/roman-style-chicken-recipe/index.html

    I love this recipe! I don't care for meat on bones, so I use boneless skinless chicken (breast or tenderloin). I skip the prosciutto because its pricey and I don't need the extra calories. I double the amount of peppers and add two yellow onions (sliced) to increase the proportion of veggies to meat. I use a large pinch Italian herb mixture instead of thyme/oregano/capers/parsley.


    This is an excellent, low calorie Italian option. It stands alone very well but my husband prefers it over a bed of pasta.

    I make a mexican version of this recipe by adding fresh jalapenos with the peppers, and using Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles. This can also stand alone or be served with small tortillas for fajitas. Garnish with fresh cilantro and scallions!

    I'm working on an asian modification next!
  • JaceyMarieS
    JaceyMarieS Posts: 692 Member
    I stuff chicken breasts with Laughing Cow Garlic & Herb cheese and bake. Delicious and the whole family begs me to make it.
  • nikkicormier82
    nikkicormier82 Posts: 101 Member
    bump:)
  • fitmissbliss
    fitmissbliss Posts: 126 Member
    I just made a light chicken spaghetti tonight for dinner which is a really popular southern staple...but, isn't neccesarily the healthiest in its original form.
    You Need: (increase size to what you need; I cook for 1...so, all my recipes are scaled WAY down, size wise) but..so, you get the idea:

    Chopped chicken breast
    low sodium cream of chicken/mushroom soup
    ww spaghetti noodles ( I use Fiber Gourmet LIGHT spaghetti-saves a TON in calories)
    pepper, season salt, cayenne,-loads of black pepper
    chopped celery, green pepper, and onion ( I occasionally add mini peppers as well) and chopped spinach if you need to up your veg
    shredded low fat cheddar cheese

    Mix all of the above together with low sodium chicken broth, smalal splashes at a time. Load into baking pan, top with additional shreded cheese. Bake at 375 for 25-35 minutes.

    Eat and Enjoy. With my ingredients, I can eat an ENTIRE pan for under 600 calories! It's amazing and feels so decadent. :)
  • bethkennedy24
    bethkennedy24 Posts: 4
    Great suggestions, thanks!!
    Oh I love hummus, I can't wait to try that one!
  • lakersfan4life
    lakersfan4life Posts: 322 Member
    that sounds pretty good!

    edit. oops, meant to quote the cheese stuffed baked chicken.
  • Sp1nGoddess
    Sp1nGoddess Posts: 1,134 Member
    I love chicken cordon bleu... lots of good recipes out there.
  • Lyra89
    Lyra89 Posts: 674 Member
    You don't NEED chicken :smile:

    I've had the best success since giving up land animals, and I didn't even do it for weight loss!
  • Sgura
    Sgura Posts: 2
    I use just a little bit of olive oil and fresh rosemary. Sometimes, I add garlic. I find the smells very appealing, and since I'm not a chef even in the very least bit -adding aroma/flavor without a recipe does it for me!
  • SirZee
    SirZee Posts: 381
    I sometimes eat the chicken first, then the green peas, sometimes the other way, and on days I feel really frisky, I eat them together. Some days, not a lot of energy left, so I just rotate the plate 90 degrees.
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    I marinate chunks in a little olive oil, balsamic vinegar and various herbs for a couple of hours, then skewer like kabobs and grill. I like to serve it with brown rice and some sort of vegetable...

    My husband likes orange juice and a little soy sauce when he marinates.

    i made a marinade orange zest and juice, soy sauce and wholegrain mustard! amazing x
  • SirZee
    SirZee Posts: 381
    You don't NEED chicken :smile:

    I've had the best success since giving up land animals, and I didn't even do it for weight loss!

    Isn't a chicken technically a bird?
  • Lyra89
    Lyra89 Posts: 674 Member
    You don't NEED chicken :smile:

    I've had the best success since giving up land animals, and I didn't even do it for weight loss!

    However, my boyfriend loves when I prepare it with parmesan cheese and wrap it in parma ham then fry it in coconut oil :smile:
  • dumb_blondes_rock
    dumb_blondes_rock Posts: 1,568 Member
    i sautee a carrot and a head of brocoli in the 0 calorie butter spray with some garlic and then butterfly the chicken breast, stuff it with the sauteed carrot and broccoli, and i use tooth picks to keep the chicken seams in place....spice accoring to taste, cook in oven for 35 mins @ 375.....its REALLY good....if you can spare the extra cals, i add dry bread crumbs on top before cooking
  • outtanms
    outtanms Posts: 237 Member
    bumpity bump...thanks for sharing
  • Lyra89
    Lyra89 Posts: 674 Member
    You don't NEED chicken :smile:

    I've had the best success since giving up land animals, and I didn't even do it for weight loss!

    Isn't a chicken technically a bird?

    Do you ever see chickens flying around? :tongue: They live on the ground. Mass produced chickens are muck for your body, and spend their entire lives crammed into tiny pens in disgraceful conditions...its funny, when you stop eating them its hard to imagine seeing one chopped up on your plate covered in gravy!

    My whole family eat chicken (has to be organic & free range though or I wont prepare it for them!)
  • Lance_K
    Lance_K Posts: 104 Member
    bump
  • jsapninz
    jsapninz Posts: 909 Member
    Hummus Crusted Chicken

    1. Sprinkle chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Spread chicken with hummus; roll in bread crumbs.

    3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 12 minutes or until no pink remains (170 degrees F), turning once. Add more oil, if needed. If crumbs brown too quickly, reduce heat. Serve with lime wedges. Makes 4 servings.

    Nutrition Facts (Hummus Crusted Chicken )
    Servings Per Recipe 4,Calories 491,Protein (gm) 43,Carbohydrate (gm) 35,Fat, total (gm) 20,Cholesterol (mg) 82,Saturated fat (gm) 3,Monosaturated fat (gm) 13,Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 3,Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 6,Sugar, total (gm) 2,Vitamin A (IU) 49,Vitamin C (mg) 8,Thiamin (mg) 0,Riboflavin (mg) 0,Niacin (mg) 17,Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,Folate (µg) 101,Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1,Sodium (mg) 676,Potassium (mg) 714,Calcium (DV %) 101,Iron (DV %) 4,

    I HATE chicken (I see it as a necessary evil) but, this recipe makes me want to try it, thanks!!
  • FammaMel
    FammaMel Posts: 293 Member
    bump
  • birdinho
    birdinho Posts: 86 Member
    Stick some peanut butter on it!!!!! Satay Chicken treats

    I love chicken and id eat it ALL DAY!
  • jsapninz
    jsapninz Posts: 909 Member
    Mass produced chickens are muck for your body, and spend their entire lives crammed into tiny pens in disgraceful conditions...its funny, when you stop eating them its hard to imagine seeing one chopped up on your plate covered in gravy!

    Good for you. But the board here was how to prepare chicken, not for you to tout your personal beleifs about not eating it. Probably have better luck preaching somewhere else....
  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    Some good recipes...I'll have to try a few. :smile:
  • mzhokie
    mzhokie Posts: 349 Member
    Buffalo Chicken Salad.

    Cut it into bite size pieces, cook it in a frying pan with some pam until done.... cover it in Franks Hot sauce and put it on top of a salad. I make a salad of roman lettuce, lots of celery and carrots, tomatoes, etc. Get a low fat ranch dressing or make your own with greek yogurt.

    Cook a bunch of chicken breast in a crockpot, shred it. Make pulled chicken BBQ sandwiches. Chicken Shepherds Pie. Shredded chicken tacos. chicken veggie soup. I will do this when it's a busy week and just keep a container of shredded chicken in the fridge. Even works on salads, in pitas for sandwiches, etc.

    Marinate it in an Italian dressing or Greek marinade for kebabs. Yum! A yogurt cumcumber sauce for a greek meal. I will do that with big slices of veggies for the grill.

    Once again, for a busy week... I will grill up chicken, pork, etc. and cut it into cubes for the fridge. So when I only have a few minutes to fix dinner.... I have it. When I was single I did this a lot because I hated lighting up the grill for one piece of chicken or fish. So I would grill up three or four meals for the week.
  • cheesecakechick
    cheesecakechick Posts: 3 Member
    www.epicurious.com
    www.allrecipes.com
    www.cook.com

    i love chicken rolled in crushed french fried onions and baked..................
  • butterflyliz32
    butterflyliz32 Posts: 124 Member
    I really don't care for chicken. I get burned out on it really easily.

    That said, my brother-in-law makes the BEST chicken on Earth! He marinates it in olive oil and fajita seasoning and then grills it. It stays juicy and delicious for days! I have gotten him to grill an entire bag of chicken for me in the past and then I had food for the week. I need to do that again, actually.
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