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Spicy Yogurt Grilled Chicken

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Dawn Olson

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

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Easy Ranch Chicken Kabobs

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Dawn Olson

When you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal!

Ingredients
1 lb chicken tenders (about 8)
1 envelope dry Ranch dressing mix
1 Tbls olive oil
1 Tbls white wine vinegar
8 6” skewers

Directions
1. Pour dressing mix, olive oil & vinegar into a 1 quart resealable bag. Mix together well.
2. Add chicken tenders and seal bag. Shake to coat and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
3. Thread 2 tenders onto each skewer.
4. Grill over medium heat (turning once) until done.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts:
Calories 180
Total Fat 6.3g
Total Carbohydrates 1g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 24g

Print Recipe: Easy Ranch Chicken Kabobs

Creamy Shrimp with Mushrooms and Spinach

Posted on January 31, 2020 by CFWLS

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

Why Should I Attend a Support Group?

Posted on February 05, 2014 by CFWLS

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