Archive for: August, 2016

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Basil, Feta, and Quinoa Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients 6 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet piquanté red pepper 1 tablespoon 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil […]

BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Coleslaw

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1 tablespoon chili powder, divided 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion, divided 3/4 cup unsalted tomato sauce 3 tablespoons cider vinegar, divided 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, divided 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 3 cups packaged cabbage-and-carrot coleslaw 4 (1 […]

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Mojo Grilled Chicken Breasts

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper 6 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Cooking spray 1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rings 1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced […]

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Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks with Tropical Fruit Salad

Ingredients 1/4 cup pineapple juice 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch Cooking spray 8 chicken drumsticks, skinned (about 1 3/4 lb.) 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks 1 cup peeled and sliced kiwi fruit (about 3 kiwi fruit) 1 cup halved fresh […]

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Grilled Balsamic Chicken Salad with Spiced Pecans

Ingredients Cooking spray 2 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons pecan halves 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 teaspoon butter 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco) 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Crispy Chicken Thighs with Spinach-and-Pea Potato Salad

Ingredients 4 (5-oz.) skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided Cooking spray 2 tablespoons whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided 1 pound halved baby Yukon Gold potatoes 1 cup frozen green peas 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach […]

Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients 1 small head cauliflower, cored, cut into small florets 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons hot sauce such as sriracha 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into strips 2 cloves garlic, finely […]

Chicken Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided 1 pound chicken cutlets, trimmed 2 cups broccoli florets 1 large red bell pepper, sliced 1/4 cup light coconut milk 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 1 tablespoon Sriracha 2 teaspoons grated lime rind 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon […]

Chicken, Red Onion, and Prosciutto-Wrapped Plum Kebabs

Ingredients 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs (cut into 32 cubes) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 24 plum wedges 1 1/2 ounces prosciutto, torn into pieces 16 basil leaves 16 (1-inch) wedges red onion 8 (8-inch) skewers Cooking spray 2 […]

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Spicy Buttermilk Chicken and Vegetable Kebabs

Ingredients 1/4 cup fat-free buttermilk 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon grated fresh garlic 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in. pieces 1 pt. multicolored cherry tomatoes 2 large orange bell peppers, cut […]