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sumbee
Member since Jul-25-08
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Jan-28-11, 12:26 PM (CST) |
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"I need help with Chicken"
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My very picky husband has been trying to eat somewhat healthier and having tons of chicken and veg. The problem is I am bored but I don't know what I can do to make meals more interesting. He HATES Peppers, onions, allergic to mushrooms. Honestly he hates most veggies, won't eat tomatoe chunks (he will eat sauces as long as they are smooth). But while I don't want to make two separate meals I need at least moderately healthy ideas that both he and my daughter will eat. Any ideas? I could just buy a new cook book but every "healthy" dish seems to have peppers, which honestly I don't like either. I have the following that he does like:
lemon pepper chicken
chicken burritos/quesadillas
grilled chicken with green beans I appreciate any thoughts, Sumbee
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Elena C 58
Member since Jul-20-10
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Jan-29-11, 01:05 AM (CST) |
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1. "RE: I need help with Chicken"
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Chicken Adobo chicken thighs
1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
1/4 cup vinegar (rice vinegar or white vinegar)
If dry, add 1/4 cup water or 1/4 cup chicken broth
2 bay leaves
2 cloves crushed garlic
1/4 tsp peppercorns simmer all for at least 1 hour p.s. sometimes add sake (Japanese wine) just a splash |
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motherof4
Member since Oct-15-09
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Jan-29-11, 08:42 AM (CST) |
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2. "RE: I need help with Chicken"
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2 kinds of chicken my very picky children actually eat: Minced chicken meat
some sour cream
an egg
some flour/bread crumbs/potatofibres or whatever
a large spoon of Dijon mustard
salt and pepper Fry like hamburgers. You can serve them in a bread like hamburgers also, or with veggies and rice or whatever you like. Chicken legs (I buy the kind where they have taken out the bones)
salt and pepper
a spoon of oil (olive- or any other kind), a spoon of soy sauce, a spoon of chinese sweet and sour sauce. Mix this together and spread it onto the chicken. Cook the chicken in the oven for approx 20 minutes till they are ready. You can strain (???) the liquid that comes out of the chicken and use it to make a tasty sauce with some cream (low fat if you like). Good luck! Malin (Sweden) |
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sumbee
Member since Jul-25-08
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Jan-29-11, 08:37 PM (CST) |
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5. "RE: I need help with Chicken"
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Thanks guys those sound great! I need to add those to my list. I found another margarita grilled chicken dish I may try too over rice and beans. This will expand my boring regemin into something more interesting. Sumbee
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hopeful soul
Member since Nov-23-05
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Jan-30-11, 11:40 PM (CST) |
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6. "RE: I need help with Chicken"
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I have absolutely no suggestions to offer, all of his least favourite vegetables are my absolute favourite. I made this incredible spanish style chicken, but it has garlic, onions, diced tomatoes, and green peppers. my other favourite is chicken with zuchhini and mushrooms... Have you tried looking for recipes online? www.allrecipes.com is my absolute favourite. If you hit the ingredients tab, you can search for recipes with your favourite ingredients and/or find recipes that don't include your least favourite ingredients. The reviews shared by other inspired cooks also help to determine how good a recipe is or what improvements they've used. I stopped buying cookbooks ever since. |
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Mira
Member since Apr-22-04
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Jan-31-11, 04:55 PM (CST) |
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7. "RE: I need help with Chicken"
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Here is a easy recipe that my sIL's call white girl Chicken Enchillada's: 1-2 lbs - chopped chicken boiled-remove skin and bones
(I use boneless & skinless when I am in a rush)
**Reserve 1 cup of broth to add to sauce**
1 medium to large - chopped onion (add according to family taste) 1/2 - 1 cup - shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 to 8 oz) 10-15 flour tortillas (6-inch), warmed Sauce
1-2 cans (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free) 8 to 16 oz - sour cream
Optional ingredients:
1 small tomato, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 green onion, sliced (about 2 tablespoons) 1 cup Pace® Picante Sauce
1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
2. Stir the pot - sour cream & soup, add chicken broth to mix until sauce is to consistence you like. Warm over low heat while you make enchilladas. 3. Mix chicken, onion, and cheese in a large bowl. 4. Warm tortillas in microwave or in pan on stove. 5. Divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas. Roll up the tortillas and place seam-side up in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. ** First pour 1/2 cup of sauce of baking dish (this will keep enchillada from drying out)** Add remaining soup mixture over the filled tortillas. Cover the baking dish. 6. Bake for 40 minutes or until the enchiladas are hot and bubbling. Top with additional cheese or extra sauce. You can add tomato & green onion to dress the dish up. Picante sauce can be added into mix before cooking or to dish at table.
Mira
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LisaA
Member since Aug-6-05
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Feb-01-11, 11:23 AM (CST) |
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8. "Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca"
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Here's a great recipe for Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca that was in the Jan/Feb 2011 Cooking Light magazine. My whole family (including my picky dds) loved it. While I love sage, I could also imagine using fresh basil or rosemary instead, with wonderful results.
Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca: * 3 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
* Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
* 9 fresh sage leaves
* 6 slices of prosciutto
* 3 tsp olive oil (divided)
* 1/2 cup chicken broth
* 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
* 1/2 tsp cornstarch
* Fresh parsley, chopped
* Lemon wedges (optional) Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of wax paper. Flatten the chicken to 1/2 inch thick with a mallet. (I actually created two thin pieces by cutting a fat breast in half horizontally so I didn't need to flatten it). Season both sides of the flattened chicken then place three sage leaves on each breast. Wrap two pieces of prosciutto on each chicken breast. Heat 3 teaspoons of olive a skillet over medium high heat. Once the pan and oil are hot, add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes until golden brown; flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is done. Let the meat sit aside on a platter to rest. Combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, and cornstarch together in a small bowl and whisk until well combined. Place the skillet over medium high heat then add the lemon juice mixture to the pan and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Drizzle the sauce over each chicken breast. Serve immediately. Enjoy. LisaA in Washington state |
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april
Member since Apr-22-04
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Feb-03-11, 03:11 PM (CST) |
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9. "RE: I need help with Chicken"
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How does he feel about Asian-style foods? I know this has a few things on the no list, but it's really for the marinade, you don't eat any garlic or ginger. You can use a zester/fine grater to make it into almost a liquid too. http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/honey-teriyaki-chicken It's very tasty. Plus, the thighs are a really reasonable bit of chicken. I actually make them with snow peas sauteed with a teensy bit of olive oil and sesame seeds, but it goes with practically anything. I add shallots (which is basically like an onion but not as strong) and almonds. The boy created his own meal which is chicken dredged in flour and then sauteed in a little oil so it doesn't stick. Then, he removes the chicken when it's done and puts in white wine, chicken broth, lemon juice to make a sauce. Then, he serves it over linguini. He's been playing around with it so it tastes different each time. What about those cook books with the ways to puree veggies into things? We mostly just eat the same few and then take a multi-vitamin to cover the difference. I make a stir-fry often which is just diced veggies (usually celery, carrots, snow peas and lately onion but only a little) and diced chicken. I cook the chicken and then remove it from the skillet. I cook carrots and then the other veggies depending on cook time and then serve it over rice with low-sodium soy sauce. For a treat, once a year, I do make egg rolls, but that's the opposite of healthy. I can make frozen steamed dumplings though and those aren't AS bad.  |
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sumbee
Member since Jul-25-08
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Feb-08-11, 12:46 PM (CST) |
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10. "RE: I need help with Chicken"
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Thanks guys!!! I have been experimenting and things are going pretty well. I am adding these to my list of chicken to try. Wish me luck, Sumbee
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