Mo's Meusli Muffins

02/10/2012

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Like me, you are probably on the constant look-out for a new breakfast idea.  Cereals – even so-called “healthy” ones - get boring, We can only eat so many eggs so many ways and the thought of another liquid breakfast in the form a smoothie can sometimes make me, um, gag.

I want something that has everything: grab-and-go when I need the portability, low-sugar, good fiber, some protein, low-fat…too much to ask? Apparently.  So, I developed my own recipe for a tasty, hearty and healthy muffin, Mo’s Meusli Muffins.  These are everything I want, plus about 16% of the RDA for calcium.  Added bonus: my husband asks me to make them!
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Easy and Low-Carb Chicken Parmesan!

02/04/2012

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After planning, cooking and serving a relatively complex dinner last night for several guests, I want to take a break this evening with something a bit lighter as well as quick & easy. 

I pulled out our book, The 17-Day Diet: The Tasty Companion for ideas, and chose our Easy Chicken Parmesan, which has become a family favorite.

Easy Chicken Parmesan

INGREDIENTS
4 boneless, skinless Chicken Breast Halves
4 Egg Whites
4 tablespoons Water
½ cup Low-fat Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
¼ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup canned no-sugar-added Tomato Sauce (or use your own)
¼ cup shredded Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Slice chicken breasts into 1" strips; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat egg whites and water just until they begin to foam; add chicken strips and mix to ensure all pieces are coated well with the egg white mixture.
3. In a large sealable bag, mix together parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
4. Place coated chicken pieces in bag and shake to coat well and evenly. Place coated chicken pieces on a rack and let sit for 10 minutes.
5. Preheat broiler to High.
6. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and fry 1/2 of the chicken pieces until crispy and cooked through. Be sure not to crowd chicken pieces – you want them to brown evenly and not steam. Place cooked chicken in an oven-proof baking dish in a single layer; repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and chicken pieces. 
7. Pour tomato sauce over cooked chicken and sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese.
8. Broil until sauce is heated through and mozzarella cheese melts. Serve immediately accompanied by a green salad.

Servings per Recipe: 4

Calories per Serving: 300
17-Day Diet Allowances per Serving: freebie vegetable, freebie protein, ½ healthy fat
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