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Lighter Sesame Chicken
By Margannl
Say "open sesame" to a Chinese-restaurant classic that's no longer a guilty pleasure
- Ingredients
- 3/4 cup brown rice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped or crushed with a garlic press
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch chunks
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into large florets, stems peeled and thinly sliced
Crispy Orange-Sesame Chicken Breasts
By Margannl
Marmalade is the tangy binder for the delicious sesame coating on these breasts
- 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 7 oz. each), trimmed of excess fat
- 1 large navel orange
- 1/2 cup sweet orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 Tbs. soy sauce
- 1 Tbs. canola or peanut oil
- 1/2 tsp. Asian sesame oil
- 1 tsp. Thai chile sauce (like Sriracha) or other hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 cups Toasted Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted
Impossibly Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies
By Margannl
1 Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
- 1/2 cup Original Bisquick® mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
Lighter General Tso's Chicken
By Margannl
Save some calories and a little cash with this DIY makeover of the popular Chinese takeout meal
- 1 1/4 cups long-grain brown rice
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 pound snow peas, trimmed and halved crosswise
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated and peeled
- 3 tablespoons light-brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 2 large egg whites
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
Falafel Sandwich with Tomato-Cucumber Salad
By Margannl
Falafel are usually deep-fried, but pan-searing these chickpea fritters is healthier (and not as messy)
- 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 7 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup plain fine dry breadcrumbs; more as needed
- 1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 medium pickling cucumber or 1/3 English cucumber, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 4 pitas, warmed
Stir-Fried Chili Beef with Bell Peppers and Snow Peas
By Margannl
This spicy dish gets its deep, nuanced flavor from Asian hot bean sauce, which contains soybeans in addition to chi...
- 12 oz. flank steak
- 3 Tbs. Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
- 2 tsp. soy sauce
- 1-1/2 tsp. cornstarch
- Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
- 1 tsp. plus 2 Tbs. peanut or vegetable oil
- 2 Tbs. hot bean sauce (also called chili bean sauce), chili garlic sauce, or Sriracha
- 2 Tbs. hoisin sauce (preferably Koon Chun)
- 1 Tbs. minced garlic (from 3 medium cloves)
- 6 oz. snow peas, strings removed (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/2 x 2-inch strips
- 8 medium scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal (about 1 cup)
Roasted Garlic and Shiitake Mushroom Bruschetta
By Margannl
Using both raw and roasted garlic, this dish is an immunity powerhouse
- 3 heads garlic
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 12 shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
- 4 thick slices rustic Italian bread
- Read more at Wholeliving.com: Roasted Garlic and Shiitake Mushroom Bruschetta
Peach Cobble-up
By Margannl
Heat Oven To 4000. Mix Baking Mix, Milk, Brown Sugar, Margarine And Nutmeg
- 2 Cups Bisquick Baking Mix
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Packed Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Margarine Or Butter, Melted
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- Can (20 Ounces) Sauteed Peaches.