the obvious choice for quick meals! |
Pound for pound, chicken has about half the fat of a lean cut of beef or pork. (I read recently that if you could make only one change in your diet, lowering the total amount of fat you eat would be the best action to take.) If you are trying to limit fat in your diet, consider reducing your chicken intake to 3 ounces (90 grams) per serving. That's approximately half a chicken breast - not a huge portion, but an adequate meal if served with lots of vegetables and some rice or potatoes.
I usually use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. I've heard that they are not as flavourful as chicken thighs or legs, but to tell the truth, I have never noticed a difference - especially when they are used in tasty, flavourful chicken recipes like the ones you'll find here. I find that the convenience is worth the extra cost. (I watch for a good sale and stock up. I freeze the chicken in heavy-duty freezer bags, putting enough for one meal in each bag.) Uncooked chicken can be frozen for at least 6 months without losing its taste or nutrients.
It's important to be aware of potential health hazards from uncooked poultry. Make sure never to let raw poultry come in contact with other foods. Don't return cooked food to a plate that was used to hold uncooked chicken.
For years, whenever I was stuck for a quick meal, I would make chicken. However, I knew only one easy chicken recipe! Fortunately for my family, that has all changed. I've discovered a multitude of delicious, healthy poultry recipes. Here are a few of my favourites.
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Here it is: Honey Curry Baked Chicken - the one chicken recipe I used for all those years! It's still one of my favourites.
It doesn't get any easier - or tastier - than
Orange Rosemary Chicken - one of the easist chicken recipes ever.
Just mix a few ingredients together, pour them over the chicken, and pop it into the oven!
If you like fried chicken but don't want the grease, try
Coconut Oven Fried Chicken.
The coconut gives this dish a nice texture and a wonderfully subtle flavour.
Parmesan Quick Chicken
is one of my favourite recipes. The parmesan-crumb coating leaves the chicken moist and delicious.
Chicken with Lime-Ginger Sauce
is equally good hot or cold. It's a great choice for a summer picnic!