Are you getting the urge to eat healthier? It happens to many of us at this time of year having packed on extra pounds over the holidays and a long winter spent indoors. So we usually attempt to eat a healthier diet, but many of the programs and suggestions can seem pretty bland. Traditionally we're told to eat more fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish and lean meats. One of the popular lean meats often recommended is chicken, and there's a good reason for that.
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.
So if you're ready to enjoy some great chicken dishes or you're looking for new ways to liven up your same old chicken, be sure to browse the Internet for some excellent free recipes. You'll even find great feedback and ideas from people who've tried the recipes and found ways to enhance them, along with great suggestions for side dishes too. And let's not forget about all of the excellent cookbooks available - it might be time for a trip to your favorite bookstore for a beautiful new cookbook or two for your kitchen. - 16463
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.
So if you're ready to enjoy some great chicken dishes or you're looking for new ways to liven up your same old chicken, be sure to browse the Internet for some excellent free recipes. You'll even find great feedback and ideas from people who've tried the recipes and found ways to enhance them, along with great suggestions for side dishes too. And let's not forget about all of the excellent cookbooks available - it might be time for a trip to your favorite bookstore for a beautiful new cookbook or two for your kitchen. - 16463
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