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Tag Archives: protein

Spicy Yogurt Grilled Chicken

Posted on March 19, 2021 by

You control the heat!

Ingredients
8 oz plain Greek yogurt
2 Tbls sriracha or harissa sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice from ½ lime or lemon
1 Tbls cumin
1 Tbls tarragon
Salt & pepper to taste
4 (4 oz) chicken breasts

Directions
1. Combine yogurt, sriracha sauce, lime juice, cumin, tarragon, and salt & pepper in a bowl.
2. Place chicken in shallow dish or in resealable bag. Use ½ the sauce and coat chicken breasts evenly. Allow to marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. (reserve ½ the sauce for serving)
3. Grill chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through – turning once.
4. Serve with green vegetable or salad and extra sauce.

Note: Adjusting the hot sauce to your personal taste does not alter the nutritional information by much.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts:
Calories 138
Total Fat 3g
Total Carbohydrates 1.6g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 24g

Print Recipe: Spicy Yogurt Grilled Chicken

Easy Sheet Pan Fajitas

Posted on February 24, 2021 by

All the great taste without the mess!

Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp Taco or Fajita seasoning
1 each, red, green & yellow peppers, sliced
1 onion, sliced thin
2 Tbls olive oil
Shredded cheese, sour cream & salsa to garnish
Low carb tortillas – optional

Directions:
1. Slice chicken breasts into thin pieces and place in bowl. Sprinkle seasoning mix over pieces and toss to coat.
2. Spread chicken over foil-lined baking pan. Top with peppers and onions and drizzle with olive oil. (Add red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired).
3. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until browned and chicken is cooked through. Serve with low carb tortillas, salsa, cheese & sour cream.

Nutritional Info: Serves 4
(without tortilla & toppings – adjust accordingly)
Calories: 287
Fat 15.4g
Total Carbohyrate 2.6g
Fiber .6g
Protein 33.1

Print recipe: Sheet Pan Fajitas

Chicken and Mushroom Skillet

Posted on June 29, 2020 by

Simple flavors that pack a punch!

Ingredients
4 chicken breast halves
Salt & pepper to taste
2 Tbls butter
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced thick
1/3 cup dry white wine (or water) 

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Sprinkle each chicken breast with salt & pepper.
  3. Heat 1 Tbls butter in cast iron (or heavy skillet) over medium-high heat. Cook until browned and turn over.
  4. Add mushrooms and increase heat. Stir until mushrooms start to soften.
  5. Place skillet in preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  6. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Place skillet back on burner over medium-high heat. Juices will start to crust.
  7. Add wine (or water) to skillet and stir. Allow to reduce and stir in remaining butter.
  8. Stir to coat mushrooms.
  9. Plate chicken and top with mushrooms. Serve with green veggie or salad.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts: (with wine)
Calories          176
Total Fat           8g
Total Carbohydrates  2g
Dietary Fiber       .5g
Protein           20g

Print Recipe: Chicken and Mushroom Skillet

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken with Provolone

Posted on May 01, 2020 by

Pair it with fresh veggies or a colorful salad!

Ingredients
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (3 oz ea)
8 spears asparagus, trimmed to 6-7”
2 slices provolone cheese
Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper to taste 

Directions

  1. Pound out chicken breasts to ¼” thickness.
  2. Sprinkle Italian seasoning on inside of each breast and place 4 spears of asparagus on top.
  3. Roll chicken breast around asparagus and place seam side down in baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle top with more Italian seasoning.
  5. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until juices run clear.
  6. Cover each chicken breast with a slice of provolone cheese and spinkle with salt & pepper.
  7. Return to oven until cheese melts.
  8. Serve with a salad or veggies.

Makes 2 servings

Nutrition Facts:
Calories       280
Total Fat        14g
Total Carbohydrates 4g
Dietary Fiber   2g
Protein        34g

Print Recipe: Asparagus Stuffed Chicken with Provolone

Paprika Parmesan Chicken

Posted on February 19, 2020 by

A healthier twist on a traditional favorite!

Ingredients
¼ cup almond flour
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
4 skinless chicken breast halves
1 Tbls mayo

Directions

  1. Mix dry ingredients in a shallow bowl wide enough to dredge chicken breasts.
  2. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Smear each side with a little mayo.
  3. Dredge chicken through the dry mixture and pat to coat evenly.
  4. Place each piece of chicken in a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  5. Bake one hour at 350 degrees or until crust is golden and juices run clear.

 

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts:
Calories                                 186
Total Fat                                8g
Total Carbohydrates          2.4g
Dietary Fiber                        .6g
Protein                                  16g

Print Recipe: Paprika Parmesan Chicken

Creamy Shrimp with Mushrooms and Spinach

Posted on January 31, 2020 by

It doesn’t get much better than this!

Ingredients
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
8 oz baby bell mushrooms
3 oz baby spinach
2 Tbls butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried basil
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup half & half
2 tsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
Salt & pepper to taste
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Directions
1. Toss shrimp with salt & pepper, sprinkle with basil.
2. Melt 1 Tbls butter in skillet and cook shrimp over medium heat until pink, turning to cook evenly on both sides. Remove from skillet.
3. Melt remaining butter in skillet and add garlic. Saute and add chicken broth and spinach.
4. Combine half & half with arrowroot powder and pour over wilted spinach. Stir mixture until it starts to thicken.
5. Stir in parmesan cheese and cook until cheese is melted.
6. Toss in shrimp and stir to coat.
7. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts:
Calories 276
Total Fat 13g
Total Carbohydrates 8g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Protein 32g

Print recipe: creamy shrimp with mushrooms and spinach

Pumpkin Sausage Soup

Posted on November 01, 2019 by

Perfect for a chilly Fall evening!

Ingredients
1 lb. pork sausage
1 medium white onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
¼ cup half & half
Salt & pepper to taste

 

Directions

  1. Brown sausage with onion and garlic. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  2. In medium saucepan, whisk together chicken broth and pumpkin puree.
  3. Add sausage mixture and stir. Heat over medium high heat until hot and turn down heat to simmer. Add half & half and season to taste.
  4. Garnish with pepitas or toasted pumpkin seeds.

Makes 6 servings

Nutrition Facts:
Calories                       224
Total Fat                       12g
Total Carbohydrates       9g
Dietary Fiber                   3g
Protein                          20g

Print Recipe: Pumpkin Sausage Soup

Note: You may substitute turkey sausage for the pork.

Crustless Spinach Quiche

Posted on September 13, 2019 by

A brunch favorite filled with flavor! 

Ingredients
6 eggs
10 oz pkg frozen spinach, thawed & drained
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbls butter
½ green olives, sliced
1 tsp red pepper flakes
2 cups shredded cheddar (I use the Mexican blend)
Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray large (9”) quiche dish with cooking spray.
  2. Saute onions & garlic in butter until softened. Stir in spinach and cook until heated through. Remove from heat.
  3. Add olives and pepper flakes.
  4. Whisk eggs and stir into spinach mixture.
  5. Stir in cheese and pour into baking dish. Sprinkle a little more cheese on top if desired.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until eggs are set and edges turn slightly brown.
  7. Remove and allow to cool before serving.

Makes 6 servings

Nutrition Facts:
Calories                       171
Total Fat                      10g
Total Carbohydrates      5g
Dietary Fiber               1.5g
Protein                         17g

Print Recipe: Spinach Crustless Quiche

Golden Mahi Mahi with Citrus Slaw

Posted on June 28, 2019 by

A delicious blen of sweet & savory that’s bound to become a favorite!

Ingredients
Fish:
1 lb mahi mahi filets
1 ½ tsp paprika
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp chili powder
¼ tsp oregano
Salt & pepper to taste
1 Tbls olive oil

Slaw:
1 6 oz. package cole slaw mix with carrots
¼ red pepper, sliced thin
½ cup green onions, sliced
2 Tbls lime juice + zest
1 Tbls honey
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbls olive oil
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. Combine spices & sugar in shallow dish and mix thoroughly.
  2. Coat both sides of mahi filets.
  3. Heat olive oil in cast iron skillet to medium-high heat.
  4. Add fish and allow to cook until golden on one side, then turn gently.
  5. Fish is done when it flakes easily. Remove from heat and plate.
  6. Combine slaw mix, pepper & onion together.
  7. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to mix.
  8. Pour over slaw mix and toss. Serve next to fish.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts:
Calories                       285
Total Fat                      12g
Total Carbohydrates    16g
Dietary Fiber                3g
Protein                        36g

Print Recipe:  Golden Mahi Mahi with Citrus Slaw

Low Carb Pineapple Whip with Protein!

Posted on June 21, 2019 by

A fresh and sunny summer treat!

Ingredients
1 pkg vanilla protein pudding & shake mix
1 pkg pineapple protein drink mix
¾ cup half & half
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk

Directions

  1. Fill quart sized Ziploc bag with protein mixes, half & half and almond milk – seal tightly.
  2. Squeeze/knead to mix.
  3. Fill gallon sized Ziploc bag with 4-6 cups of ice and a tablespoon of rock salt.
  4. Place smaller bag inside the larger and seal tightly.
  5. Wrap a dish towel around the bag and shake for about 5 minutes. Examine mix at that point and continue to shake if the mix is not yet the consistency that you’re looking for.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts:
Calories                                 103
Total Fat                                  6g
Total Carbohydrates               4g
Dietary Fiber                           1g
Protein                                     9g

Print Recipe: low carb pineapple whip