Tag: vinegar

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Best Grilled Chicken Breast

INGREDIENTS 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. brown sugar 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 tsp. dried rosemary 4 chicken breasts Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Freshly chopped parsley, for DIRECTIONS In a medium bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, and dried […]

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Firecracker Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients meatballs: 1 ¾ – 2 pounds ground chicken (or turkey) 4 teaspoons minced garlic 1 ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 large eggs 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs* ½ teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon onion powder firecracker sauce: ½ cup hot sauce (I recommend Franks) 1 cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar […]

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Crispy Rice Spicy Salmon

Ingredients Crispy Rice Cakes: 2½ cups cooked sushi rice (start with 1 ¼ cup dry) ½ teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar Oil, for frying Spicy Salmon: 8 ounces sushi-grade salmon (or ahi tuna) 2 tablespoons EACH: mayonnaise AND sliced scallions 2 teaspoons lime juice 1-2 tablespoon sriracha 1 teaspoon EACH: […]

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Easy Coleslaw Dressing

Ingredients Decrease Serving 6 Increase Serving Adjust Original recipe yields 6 servings Ingredient Checklist ½ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon vinegar ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon Directions Step 1 Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, pepper, and salt together in a bowl until smooth and creamy […]

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Lighter Orange Chicken

Ingredients chicken: 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes ½ cup cornstarch ¾ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons oil orange sauce: ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth ½ cup orange juice 1 tablespoons EACH: orange zest and low sodium soy sauce ¼ cup white vinegar ⅓ cup sweet orange marmalade ⅓ cup granulated sugar 2 […]

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One-Pot Chicken & Cabbage Soup

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped sweet onion 4 cups shredded cabbage 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 medium turnip, peeled and chopped ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 2 tablespoons sherry […]

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Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist ¼ cup sesame oil, divided 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 cups riced cauliflower (see Tip) 1 pound large shrimp (31-35 count), peeled and deveined 3 cups broccoli florets 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 3 cloves garlic, sliced 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari 2 tablespoons […]

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Slow-Cooker Baby Back Ribs

This easy load-and-go crock pot recipe is a great dinner to make with your kids. Let the kids stir the sauce while you rub the ribs, then just let the slow cooker do the rest of the work! Serve with a colorful coleslaw and brown rice. Ingredients Ingredient Checklist ¾ cup ketchup 1 tablespoon cider […]

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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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Ancho-Rubbed Flank Steak

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon brown sugar ½ teaspoon ground ancho chile powder ¼ teaspoon ground cumin Dash of freshly ground black pepper 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed 2 teaspoons olive oil Directions Step 1 Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; rub evenly over both sides of steak. Step […]