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Skillet Chicken Souvlaki
By Snoo
Prepare a family friendly Mediterranean style dish that's sure to please even the pickiest eater
- Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups vertically sliced onion (about 1 medium)
- 1 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper (about 1)
- 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup grated English cucumber
- 1/4 cup 2% Greek-style yogurt (such as Fage)
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 (6-inch) whole-wheat soft pitas, cut in half
- 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
Pork Medallions in Caribbean Nut Sauce
By Snoo
The new approach to cooking is more sophisticated, more worldly
- Ingredients:
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 4 teaspoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 6 tablespoons water, divided
- 2 cups thinly sliced red onion
- 3 tablespoons light coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
Slow-Cooked Italian Chicken
By Snoo
With its nicely seasoned tomato sauce, this enticing chicken entree is especially good over pasta or rice
- Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast havles (4 ounces each)
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt or garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion salt or onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold water
- Hot cooked pasta, if desired
Spicy Sweet- and- Sour Pork
By Snoo
Serve a one dish dinner loaded with fresh veggies, tender pork, and bold Asian-inspired flavor
- Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
- 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 cup prechopped onion
- 1 teaspoon bottled minced ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup slivered green onions
Tuscan Pork Kebabs
By Snoo
Sautéed chard makes a simple side
- Ingredients:
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 16 (1-inch) pieces red bell pepper
- 16 (1-inch) pieces yellow bell pepper
- Cooking spray
Shredded Pork Tacos
By Snoo
Requires Slow Cooker Since pork tenderloin is already a lean cut of meat, it literally falls apart after eight h...
- Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup beer or water
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (1.25 ounce) package 40%-less-sodium taco seasoning
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
Lemon- Ginger Fried Chicken
By Snoo
Giving the chicken a double coat of flour mixture creates a golden crust, without the skin, when pan fried
- Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned
- 2 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned
- 2 chicken drumsticks, skinned
- 4.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup peanut oil
- 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
Chicken Pasanda
By Snoo
Yogurt combines with cashew cream to replace heavy cream in this fragrant and traditional Pakistani dish
- Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup roasted cashews
- 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 6 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into thirds
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
- 2 tablespoons chopped cashews, roasted
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- (6-inch) pitas, each cut into 6 wedges
Toasted Pita Salad
By Snoo
This Mediterranean style salad highlights the pungent, slightly peppery tang of oregano
- Ingredients:
- 2 (6-inch) pitas, split in half horizontally
- 3 cups chopped tomato (about 4 medium)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped English cucumber
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
Mexican Chicken with Almond-Chile Cream
By Snoo
Look for ground ancho chile pepper in the spice section
- Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 2 teaspoons ground ancho chile pepper
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons crema Mexicana
- Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)