Tuesday, September 4, 2012

What to do with this CHICKEN??

Seems at some point in time we all ask, "What am I going to do with this chicken?" It's a great source of protein, yes, and low in fat, of course, but seems like when you're trying to eat healthy, eating chicken all the time can be. well,  quite boring! So here's a sweet and simple recipe I tried just this past weekend that was full of flavor and wonderfully delicious! All the deliciousiness you want and low in calories, perfect for your B-FIT4U journey! ENJOY!

Chicken with Warm Tomato-Corn Salad


1¼ pounds thin cut skinless boneless chicken breasts
¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
4 teaspoons olive oil
4 scallions, white and green separated
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pints grape tomatoes, halved
2 cups corn kernels (from 4 ears fresh uncooked corn or frozen)
1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, sliced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Season the chicken with ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.

Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil to the pan and heat over medium-high heat. Add the scallion whites and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds more. Add the tomatoes and corn to the pan and cook until they are softened but still retain their shape, about 3 minutes. Stir in the scallion greens and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Place about a cup of the vegetable mixture onto each plate. Top with a piece of chicken breast and slices of avocado. Sprinkle with lime juice and cilantro and serve.

Makes 4 servings
Serving size: 1 cup vegetables, 1 piece chicken breast, and [1/4] avocado

Per Serving:
Calories 390; Total Fat 16 g (Sat Fat 3 g, Mono Fat 10 g, Poly Fat 3 g); Protein 34 g; Carb 31 g; Fiber 8 g; Cholesterol 80 mg; Sodium 230 mg


Excellent source of: Fiber, Folate, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Protein, Selenium, Thiamin, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Good source of: Copper, Iron, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Zinc~BY Ellie Krieger

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