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Easy Grilled Ginger and Lemon Chicken Recipe

This low fat and easy to prepare grilled ginger and lemon chicken recipe is great for when you want a healthy meal fast. Just pop it on the grill and you’ve got a yummy healthy meal in less than 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Erica

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
1/2 cup red raspberry preserves
2 tablespoons fresh ginger root, peeled and grated
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
4 lemon wedges (for garnish, optional)

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Balsamic Chicken and Mushroom Recipe

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
8 ounces white mushrooms, quartered
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
No stick cooking spray
Parsley (optional, for garnish)

Heat skillet and spritz with cooking spray. Saute garlic and mushroom. Add and cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink. Add chicken broth, thyme, pepper and vinegar. Simmer for 15 - 20 minutes.

TIP: Be very careful not to add excess vinegar because the flavor from balsamic is very strong.

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Baked White Fish Recipe

1 medium sweet onion
1 large green bell pepper, sliced
1 large zucchini, sliced
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 - 14 1/2 ounce can Italian seasoned diced tomatoes
16 ounces firm mild white fish
olive oil cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Large green olives sliced in half (optional)

Last weeks menu planning went well. Sunday hubby grilled shrimp, hot dogs and chicken so we did not have the salmon as planned. Continuing on my weight loss journey, I have included more healthy recipes this week. Enjoy!
Erica

Monday- Leftover grilled BBQ chicken- yummy
Tuesday- Low carb grilled feta burgers
Wednesday- Raspberry Chicken green beans, rice
Thursday- Grilled chicken, string beans, corn
Friday- Spaghetti with meat sauce and zucchini
Saturday- Turkey Burgers
Sunday- Salmon, brussel sprouts and mash potatoes

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Yummy Low Carb Grilled Feta Burgers

Quick and easy to prepare. These are great on the outdoor grill, but equally good on an indoor grill or under the broiler.

1 pound ground chicken or turkey
6 ounces crumbled feta
2 tablespoons ground oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Mix all ingredients well and form into 4 - 6 individual patties. Grill or broil for about 5 to 7 minutes each side.  The feta cheese gives these a particularly wonderful and unique flavor. If you’re using an indoor grill you might need to spray it with a bit of nonstick spray because they to tend to stick a little.

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Pea Soup Recipe
1/2 ounce unsalted butter
2 leeks, chopped, washed and well drained
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 1/2 pints chicken or vegetable stock
10 ounces shelled or frozen peas
1 round lettuce, washed and chopped up
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
Ground black pepper

Melt the butter in a saucepan.  Cook leeks with thyme and garlic on low heat.  Cook until soft but not yet brown. Add the stock and bring to a boil.  Add peas and lettuce and continue cooking until the peas are tender.  Be careful not to overcook them or they’ll end up mushy. Stir in the mint and add black pepper to your liking.  Serve with croutons for added flavor.

Raspberry Chicken Recipe

I love chicken, so I am always trying out new chicken recipes. This Raspberry Chicken Recipe is nice for when you want to add a little umph to your meal, adding a different taste to an old meal. It’s pretty healthy too! I use lean chicken breasts and cook it using a grill pan. Enjoy!

Erica

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or substitute 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, diced
8 oz raspberry fruit spread (no sugar added)
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper

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Chili Chicken Stir Fry

1/3 cup oyster sauce
1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
500g fresh thick rice noodles (see note)
2 tablespoons peanut oil
4 to 6 chicken breast fillets, trimmed, thinly sliced
2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, cut into 5cm lengths
1 long red chilli, deseeded, thinly sliced lengthways
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 bunch baby bok choy, trimmed, leaves and stems separated, thinly sliced

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Low Fat Vegetable Chili Recipe

1 cup onions chopped
1/2 cup bell pepper choppped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups tomato juice
16 ounces red kidney beans, cooked, drained, rinsed
15 ounces pinto beans, cooked, drained, rinsed
15 ounces great northern beans, cooked, drained, rinsed

Prepare dry beans the day before or buy canned beans and drain them. Coon onions and peppers in sauce pot until tender. Stir in seasonings.  Add tomato juice. Bring everything to a boil then add beans. Reduce heat and allow to simmer on very low heat 20 minutes or until ready to serve. 

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Whole Wheat Apple Pancakes

2 large Granny Smith cooking apples, peeled and finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 slightly beaten egg
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons cooking oil or melted butter
Cooking oil (optional)
Unsweetened applesauce (optional)