It's the time of year when many of us decide it's time to eat healthier. Eating a better, more balanced diet sounds simple but can be quite hard to stick to for a long period of time, especially if the recommended food seems tasteless or boring. One of the primary meats that are often part of a healthy diet regiment is poultry for it's high protein, low fat content.
Chicken is very versatile meat that can be combined with so many dishes and cooked in so many ways that it rarely gets boring. Chicken can be sauted, baked, stir-fried, broiled, barbecued - the possibilities are endless. The wonderful thing about chicken is that it absorbs any of the many flavors and spices you choose to produce great tasting dishes.
Chicken, especially if you choose to make cutlets or cubed style, cooks quickly making it easy to cook even during your hectic workweek. One sample menu could simply be cutlets coated in a bit of lemon and herbs or marinade, baked in your oven and served with a side of herbed risotto and a fresh balsamic salad. In less than 25-minutes you'll have a satisfying and delicious meal for your whole family to enjoy. Another timesaver is making double portions so you can enjoy the meal again later in the week.
You can grill chicken anytime with an electric grill, whether it's barbecued strips or a homemade version of chicken nuggets. One of our family favorites is a homemade chicken kebob. They taste great and they're a fun meal that the kids love too. You just cube up some cutlets and take the cutlet pieces along with some fruits (like pineapple or melon) and some veggies (like zucchini or pepper) and put them on your skewers and place them on the grill. These are great with a mixed green salad and some fresh homemade bread or pasta.
Another favorite cooking style is the stir-fry method. Many people use a wok for stir-frying but any good-size skillet works quite well for this method. Stir-fry is a great low-fat cook style that can be sweetened or spiced to your own personal tastes. Cut up your chicken with some crisp vegetables, cook, and serve over a bed of brown or wild rice.
If you're kick-starting your healthy diet and are ready to add some more chicken into your diet, check out the web for some wonderful free recipes offered on the many recipe sites available. You'll also find a lot of great cookbooks available for purchase in your favorite bookstore, with beautiful photos and serving suggestions - so why not treat yourself to a new cookbook too? It will inspire you create all sorts of wonderful dishes.
Chicken is very versatile meat that can be combined with so many dishes and cooked in so many ways that it rarely gets boring. Chicken can be sauted, baked, stir-fried, broiled, barbecued - the possibilities are endless. The wonderful thing about chicken is that it absorbs any of the many flavors and spices you choose to produce great tasting dishes.
Chicken, especially if you choose to make cutlets or cubed style, cooks quickly making it easy to cook even during your hectic workweek. One sample menu could simply be cutlets coated in a bit of lemon and herbs or marinade, baked in your oven and served with a side of herbed risotto and a fresh balsamic salad. In less than 25-minutes you'll have a satisfying and delicious meal for your whole family to enjoy. Another timesaver is making double portions so you can enjoy the meal again later in the week.
You can grill chicken anytime with an electric grill, whether it's barbecued strips or a homemade version of chicken nuggets. One of our family favorites is a homemade chicken kebob. They taste great and they're a fun meal that the kids love too. You just cube up some cutlets and take the cutlet pieces along with some fruits (like pineapple or melon) and some veggies (like zucchini or pepper) and put them on your skewers and place them on the grill. These are great with a mixed green salad and some fresh homemade bread or pasta.
Another favorite cooking style is the stir-fry method. Many people use a wok for stir-frying but any good-size skillet works quite well for this method. Stir-fry is a great low-fat cook style that can be sweetened or spiced to your own personal tastes. Cut up your chicken with some crisp vegetables, cook, and serve over a bed of brown or wild rice.
If you're kick-starting your healthy diet and are ready to add some more chicken into your diet, check out the web for some wonderful free recipes offered on the many recipe sites available. You'll also find a lot of great cookbooks available for purchase in your favorite bookstore, with beautiful photos and serving suggestions - so why not treat yourself to a new cookbook too? It will inspire you create all sorts of wonderful dishes.
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