Saturday, January 24, 2009

Garlic & Wine Rice Pilaf

Garlic-Wine Rice Pilaf
Servings: 4

1 Tbs lemon rind
8 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 cup parsley
6 Tbs unsalted butter
1 cup regular rice (not instant)
1 1/4 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup dry vermouth
salt & pepper to taste

Chop together the lemon rind, garlic and parsley. Heat the butter in heavy 2-qt pot. Cook the garlic mixture very gently for 10 minutes.

Stir in the rice. Stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Combine the stock and wine in a saucepan. Heat until it begins to bubble at the sides. Stir into rice; add salt and freshly ground pepper.

Cover tightly and simmer over very low heat for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice it tender. Fluff with a fork. Drape a towel over the pot and cover the towel until it is time to serve. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Fajita Chicken Wings

Fajita Chicken Wings

12 Chicken wings

Marinade:

1/4 cup Lime juice
2 tablespoons Oil
3 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Oregano
1/4 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes

Cut each chicken wing in half; place in large resealable plastic bag.
Add all marinade ingredients and seal the bag. Turn bag over to coat the wings. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally. Heat oven to 375 F. Drain chicken wings but save the marinade. Place chicken on a broiler pan. Bake at 375 F. for 45 to 60 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, brushing occasionally with reserved marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Crockpot Salsa Sour Cream Chicken

Crockpot Sour Cream Salsa Chicken (3 Points)



4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves

1 package reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix

1 cup salsa

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 cup light sour cream



Spray the crockpot with cooking spray. Add the chicken breasts. Sprinkle with Taco Seasoning. Top with salsa. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. When ready to serve, remove the chicken from the pot. Place about 2 Tablespoons cornstarch in a small amount of water. Stir well. Stir the cornstarch mixture into salsa sauce. Stir in 1/4 cup of sour cream.



Per Serving: 170 Calories; 2g Fat; 28g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 70mg Cholesterol; 403mg Sodium. 3 POINTS per serving

Crockpot Salsa Sour Cream Chicken

Crockpot Sour Cream Salsa Chicken (3 Points)



4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves

1 package reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix

1 cup salsa

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 cup light sour cream



Spray the crockpot with cooking spray. Add the chicken breasts. Sprinkle with Taco Seasoning. Top with salsa. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. When ready to serve, remove the chicken from the pot. Place about 2 Tablespoons cornstarch in a small amount of water. Stir well. Stir the cornstarch mixture into salsa sauce. Stir in 1/4 cup of sour cream.



Per Serving: 170 Calories; 2g Fat; 28g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 70mg Cholesterol; 403mg Sodium. 3 POINTS per serving
 

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