Thursday, July 19, 2012

Low-Fat Cooking

Below you will find a recipe that i make often,and it is very tasty.
You can serve it with a salad or a nice rice pilaf,or both.
Whatever you decide to serve it with i am sure you will enjoy this recipe!

Chicken Strips

3 boneless,skinless chicken breast sliced into 1 inch wide strips.
2 egg whites
1/4 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp onion powder
3/4 tsp seasoning salt
1 tbs parsley flakes
1 cup corn flake crumbs
Beat egg whites with a fork.

Add chicken strips and stir until well coated.
Combine all other ingredients in a plate.

Dip chicken strips into crumb mixture until well coated.
Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake at 400 F for 10 minutes.

Turn strips over and bake another 10 minutes.
I will also include a nice rice pilaf to go with the chicken strips!

Rice Pilaf

2 tbs vegetable oil
1 cup rice uncooked
1cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 10oz cans of chicken or beef broth
2 tbs water
2 tbs chopped fresh parsley
2 tbs sweet basil ( fresh basil is better)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 medium zucchini,halved lenghtwise and sliced
3 medium carrots sliced thin
1 red pepper chopped
Heat oil in a large fry pan or wok
Saute rice for 7 minutes.

add onion and celery,cook for 3 minutes.

Add chicken or beef broth with water,parsley,pepper and basil.Bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer for 40 minutes.

Add carrots,red pepper and zucchini.Stir.
Cook for 35 minutes until vegetables are tender.
I hope you enjoy this as much as i do.

Have a great day!
Christine Hardy
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