Tag: chicken

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Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat 2 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 thin slices reduced-sodium ham (2 ounces) 2 thin slices Swiss cheese (1 ounce) ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Directions Step 1 Preheat oven 375 […]

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Hasselback Caprese Chicken

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8 ounces each) ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 1 medium tomato, sliced Roma Tomatoes 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, halved and sliced ¼ cup prepared pesto 8 cups broccoli florets 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. […]

Low-Carb Chicken Soup

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 (8 ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced 2 carrots, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional) 1 dried bay leaf 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed 8 […]

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Garlic Chicken for Two

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 head garlic, cloves separated 4 chicken drumsticks (about 1 1/4 pounds), skin removed, trimmed 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons white wine ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or […]

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Maple-Glazed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (about 8 ounces), trimmed and tenders removed (see Tip) Directions Step 1 Whisk syrup, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, […]

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Maple-Glazed Chicken Breasts

Here’s an easy main dish that’s sure to set you on your own quest for the best syrup. Start the chicken breasts marinating on a Saturday afternoon for a quick meal later in the day, just about the time you come in from raking the last of the winter leaves off the garden Ingredients Ingredient […]

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Homemade Chicken Tenders with Everything Bagel Seasoning over Salad

Using everything bagel spice is a quick way to season and add extra crunch to breadcrumbs for chicken tenders. If you can’t find any premixed, make your own by combining equal parts dried minced onion and garlic, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, salt and ground pepper (see Associated Recipes). This healthy chicken recipe tops a simple […]

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Balsamic-Dijon Chicken

Experiment with various flavored mustards to add a different spin to this simple marinade recipe. It’s low in fat and carbs because it’s oil- and sugar-free. Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1-pound total) ⅓ cup Dijon-style mustard 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or […]

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Kung Pao Chicken with Bell Peppers

Here’s an easy chicken recipe you’ll definitely want to add to your dinner repertoire. A quick marinade tenderizes the chicken and infuses flavor in this healthy version of a take-out favorite. Adding a little oil to finish the marinade coats the chicken and helps keep it from sticking to the pan. Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 […]

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Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms

Whether you scored wild mushrooms at the farmers’ market, found cultivated maitake or shiitake at the supermarket or just have some baby bellas on hand, this healthy creamy chicken recipe is delicious with any of them. Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 4 4- to 5-ounce chicken cutlets (see Tips) […]