A great way to expand our meal options is to try recipes from other cultures. It’s also a great way to introduce new spices and decrease reliance on salt for flavor. Try this super simple Greek favorite!
Tag: chicken
Hasselback Caprese Chicken
This is about as simple as it gets. This Hasselback Caprese Chicken dish is impressive to look at and tastes even better. It will wow your guests, and it’s also great when it’s just the family! This recipe would also work well when cooking for a crowd because you can do the assembly in advance. The entire meals cooks on one baking sheet. Be sure to visit the recipe link to see how impressive this meal looks!
Lemon-Thyme Roasted Chicken
Here is a wonderful one-pot dish that epitomizes the Mediterranean diet: lean protein, garlic, olive oil and lemon. And it’s even better the next day for leftovers!
Crispy Chicken Tenders
Sometimes that craving for chicken tenders just needs to be satisfied. But storebought frozen chicken tenders contain about 14 grams (54% of calories) of fat. Chicken strips from a fast food restaurant can be as much as 470 calories and 24 grams of fat per serving, while this recipe cuts the fat to 5 grams per serving … and they are super crispy and super easy to make!
Chicken and Gnocchi Dumpling Soup
Here is a great recipe for when you are craving a big bowl of chicken and dumplings but don’t want all the fat. Its use of whole wheat gnocchi makes it higher in fiber and simplifies the recipe. It makes a great Sunday dinner, and the leftovers are even better the next day!
Chicken Breasts With Mushroom Cream Sauce
On the “fancier” side of weeknight cooking, this recipe is a lower-fat version of a typical chicken in cream sauce.
Chicken with Gorgonzola-Tomato Salsa
Try a new twist on chicken! Too busy? Consider purchasing already prepared salsa, add cheese and top on chicken.
Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A and a good source of vitamin C. Incorporating vegetables into your meals will help you meet all of your nutrient needs.