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Fast Lemon Chicken

This can be sauteed in a pan, or cooked on a grill. Its a super fast, light dinner.  1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for grates if grilling 1 garlic clove 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges, for serving Salt and ground pepper 4 small or 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts  …

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Skillet Chicken with Tomatoes and Capers

    1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes in juice, drained 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon jarred capers, drained and rinsed well Salt and ground pepper 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (6 to 8 ounces each) optional – 2 packages (10 ounces each)…

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Dinner Worthy Chicken Salad

Finally, chicken salad has had a make-over!   2 cups cooked chicken, cubed 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed 1/4 cup chopped olives 1/4 cup shredded carrot 2 Tablespoons fresh minced onion 1/2 cup mayonnaise (lowfat is fine) 1 Tablespoon yellow, or spicy brown mustard 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper   In…

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Creative Chicken Wraps

    1 pound chicken or steak Garlic Powder ¼ cup orange juice 1 Tablespoon lime juice 2 teaspoons cider vinegar Place chicken or steak in a shallow glass baking dish. If cooking both, marinate separately. Sprinkle with garlic powder. If using steak, also sprinkle fresh ground black pepper to taste. Sprinkle orange juice, lime…

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Honey Citrus Chicken

Citrus Chicken

  2/3 cup soy sauce ¼ cup orange juice 2 Tablespoons lime juice 2 large cloves garlic, pressed 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves   Combine soy sauce, orange and lime juices, and garlic. Place chicken and juice mixture in a large plastic bag. Press out air, seal securely. Turn over a few times to…

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Chicken with Polynesian Vegetables

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 Tablespoons butter 1 cup water 1 teaspoon instant beef bouillon 1 Tablespoon soy sauce ½ teaspoon ginger 2 cups celery slices, about 1 inch thick 2 cups carrot slices, about 1 inch thick 2 cups green pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 cup sliced green onion 1 5-oz….

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Chicken with Pasta & Vegetables

Another fast, healthy dinner…   6 oz. (2 cups) uncooked fusilli pasta (thin corkscrew or pasta twists)3 Tbls. Butter2 teas. Chopped fresh garlic1 lb. boneless chicken breasts cut into 1/2 inch cubes.1 teas. Dried thyme leaves1 16 oz. bag frozen vegetable mix- Broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts, red pepper. 1/2 cup parmesan cheese1 Tbls. Butter Cook…

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Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta

    A lighter healthier dinner perfect for hot summer nights…   2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes 1 carrot, sliced diagonally into ¼ inch slices 1 cup broccoli florets 2 cloves garlic, minced 12 oz. angel hair pasta 2/3 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon dried basil…

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Chicken Picata – Traditional

  1 pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup flour 1 tablespoon coconut oil + more if necessary to prevent a “dry” pan 1/2 cup white wine 1/4 cup lemon juice from about 2 lemons 1 cup rice capers optional garnish parsley optional garnish Trim the fat off the…

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Chicken Jambalaya

    6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 large green or red bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2/3 cup long grain rice 1 cup diced cooked ham or kielbasa slices 1 16 oz. can petite diced tomatoes 1 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons…

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