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Vietnamese Chicken Soup recipe – 163 calories

On a Diet — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:14:45 +0000

What a wonderful chicken soup recipe! It’s so quick and easy to put together, and the balance of flavors is just fantastic. If you love spicy Asian food you MUST try this recipe!

Vietnamese Chicken Soup recipe – 163 calories

Ingredients:
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 ounce cellophane noodles
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fish sauce
28 ounces chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Preparation:
1. Soak the cellophane noodles in very hot water.
2. While the noodles are soaking, cut the chicken breasts into thin julienne strips.
3. In a deep skillet, heat the peanut oil over medium-high heat; add the chicken, ginger, garlic and pepper flakes.
4. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring; then add the fish sauce and broth and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 8 minutes (until the chicken is done).
6. Drain the noodles and cut into short pieces (about 1-1 1/2 inches long).
7. Arrange noodles at the bottom of the bowls; ladle the soup over the top and sprinkle with cilantro, basil and green onions.
8. Serve with chile paste or Tuong Ot Sriracha (Vietnamese hot sauce) if desired.

Servings: 4

Nutritional information for one serving:
Vietnamese chicken soup calories: 163
Total fat: 6.1 g
Cholesterol: 36.2 mg
Sodium: 1427.6 mg
Total carbs: 8.6 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 17 g
Weight Watchers points: 4

Photo credit: katclay

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Lemony Chicken Soup recipe – 110 calories

On a Diet — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:16:30 +0000

If you liked our Greek Avgolemono soup recipe, you will love this lemony chicken soup! It’s yummy and comforting, just perfect for this cold weather.

This soup does not form drops like egg drop soup because you stir in the eggs. If you want drops, just don’t stir the eggs.

Lemony Chicken Soup recipe – 110 calories

Ingredients:
4 cups chicken, cooked and cut up
1 cup rice, raw
5 chicken bouillon cubes
5 cups chicken broth
3 carrots, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
3 eggs
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation:
1. Combine the carrots, onions, bouillon cubes and broth in a dutch oven with 5 cups of water; bring to a boil.
2. Add the rice and the chicken, reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
3. Whisk the eggs and lemon juice, and quickly add to the hot soup while stirring.
4. Add the oregano and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Servings: 12

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 110
Total fat: 2.1 g
Cholesterol: 53 mg
Sodium: 656.4 mg
Total carbs: 17 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 5.2 g
Weight Watchers points: 2

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Mango and Red Pepper Chicken recipe – 141 calories

On a Diet — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Mango and Red Pepper Chicken recipe – 141 calories

Ingredients:
2 pieces of thinly sliced chicken
1 mango, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 red pepper
1-2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon rum
2 teaspoons basil (for the chicken)
2 teaspoons chili powder (for the chicken)
1 teaspoon cinnamon or 1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon hot sauce or 1 teaspoon chili powder (for the sauce)
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation:
1. Mix 2 teaspoons of basil with 2 teaspoons of chili powder, dip the raw chicken in this mixture.
2. Saute the minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chicken and saute for about 5-7 minutes (until cooked). Place the chicken in the oven or microwave to keep warm.
4. Deglaze the same pan with the rum. Slice the red pepper length-wise and saute in the pan, adding a little more olive oil if necessary.
5. Turn down the heat to medium-low. When the red pepper is still slightly crunchy, add the mango, cinnamon or brown sugar, and hot sauce or chili powder.
6. Cook for only a few minutes, until the mango is warm and slightly mushy.
7. Add the chicken to the sauce in the pan for about a minute to rewarm.
8. Serve over white rice.

Servings: 2

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 141
Total fat: 3.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 43.9 mg
Total carbs: 26 g
Fiber: 4.4 g
Protein: 1.7 g
Weight Watchers points: 2

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Baked Chicken Thighs recipe – 200 calories

On a Diet — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:25:13 +0000

This is the easiest and juiciest chicken recipe I have ever made. Very tasty and quick to make, it’s perfect for a weekday meal when you’re too worn out to do a heavy prep!

Serving suggestion: garnish with some chopped fresh parsley and serve with a side of mixed vegetables and rice.

Baked Chicken Thighs recipe – 200 calories

Ingredients:
8 chicken thighs
4 teaspoons soy sauce
garlic powder

Preparation:
1. Arrange the chicken thighs skin side up in a shallow baking dish.
2. Sprinkle with garlic powder.
3. Drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce on each piece.
4. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 50-60 minutes, until the skin is brown and crisp and the meat is ready to fall off the bones.

Servings: 8

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 200
Total fat: 14.3 g
Cholesterol: 78.9 mg
Sodium: 239 mg
Total carbs: 0.1 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 16.5 g
Weight Watchers points: 5

Photo credit: snowpea&bokchoi

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Chicken and Mushrooms recipe – 189 calories

On a Diet — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:44:03 +0000

A few years ago I had a revelation: chicken and mushrooms go extremely well together. Since then, I’ve tried many recipes using these two main ingredients, and this one is one of my favorites (another really nice one is the creamy chicken and mushroom soup recipe).

If you prepare this, don’t forget to leave a comment and let me know if you liked it!

Chicken and Mushrooms recipe – 189 calories

Ingredients:
4 small boneless chicken breasts
2 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon minced onion flakes
1/2 cup chopped red or green pepper
1 dash garlic powder
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup soy sauce

Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place the chicken breasts in a 9×13 baking dish.
3. Sprinkle the chicken with the onion flakes.
4. In a small bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, and garlic powder; pour the mixture evenly over the chicken.
5. Cover and bake for about 30 minutes.
6. Spread the mushrooms and red or green peppers evenly over the chicken and continue to bake, covered, for about 20 more minutes (or until the mushrooms are tender).

Servings: 4

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 189
Calories from fat: 74
Total fat: 8.3g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Sodium: 1063mg
Total carbs: 7.3g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 21.7g
Weight Watchers points: 4

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Mahogany Chicken recipe – 186 calories

On a Diet — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:38:53 +0000

If you like new flavors and experimenting in the kitchen, try this chicken recipe. It’s very moist, and the marinade gives it a very interesting taste.

Mahogany Chicken recipe – 186 calories

Ingredients:
2-3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 cup coffee
1 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2-3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper

Preparation:
1. Mix all the ingredients with the chicken breasts and place in a ziplock bag. Refrigerate for about 8 hours (or overnight).
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
3. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in a shallow baking dish. Pour the marinade in a bowl, thin with just a bit of water, and pour over the chicken.
4. Bake, covered, for about 20 minutes; uncover and baste. Return to the oven and bake uncovered, basting again once, until done.

Servings: 2

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 186
Calories from fat: 19
Total fat: 2.2g
Cholesterol: 68mg
Sodium: 331mg
Total carbs: 13.2g
Dietary fiber: 0.9g
Protein: 28.4g
WW points: 4

Photo credit: Caroline Cooks

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Warm Chicken Spinach Salad recipe – 167 calories

On a Diet — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:42:13 +0000

A wonderful salad that’s very easy and quick to put together. Healthy and delicious, it’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Warm Chicken Spinach Salad recipe – 167 calories

Ingredients:
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 cups torn spinach
2 red peppers or green sweet peppers, cut into bite-sized strips
2 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 tablespoons water
fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)

Preparation:
1. In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, spinach, pepper strips and sliced red onion. Cover and chill the salad for up to 2 hours.
2. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized strips. Toss the chicken with the lemon-pepper seasoning and rosemary.
3. In a 10-inch skillet or wok, stir-fry the chicken strips and garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes (or until the chicken is tender and no longer pink).
4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and add to the salad mixture.
5. To make the dressing: add the vinegar and water to the skillet, stirring to scrape up any browned bits. Pour the dressing over the salad, gently tossing to mix.
6. Transfer the salad to individual salad plates and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired. Serve warm.

Servings: 4

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 167
Calories from fat: 44
Total fat: 4.9g
Cholesterol: 49mg
Total carbs: 9.3g
Fiber: 3.1g
Protein: 22.3g
WW points: 3

Photo credit: mama’s kitchen

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Spicy Chicken Rice Soup recipe – 193 calories

On a Diet — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:54:30 +0000

This is a delicious soup that’s very easy to make – you can put it on the table in less than half an hour. It’s a great soup for a chilly night… just try it!

Spicy Chicken Rice Soup recipe – 193 calories

Ingredients:
2 (6 ounce) packages Southwestern chicken strips (diced and fully cooked)
3 cups cooked rice
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn (undrained)
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (undrained)
1 (16 ounce) can V8 vegetable juice
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 1/2 cups salsa
2 tablespoons minced cilantro (fresh or dried)

Optional toppings
additional minced cilantro (fresh or dried)
additional chopped green onion
coarsely crushed tortilla chips
shredded 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese

Preparation:
1. In a large pot, combine all the 9 soup ingredients.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes (or until heated through).
4. Garnish with your preferred topping (optional).

Servings: 10

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 193
Calories from fat: 22
Total fat: 2.5g
Cholesterol: 23mg
Total carbs: 30.3g
Fiber: 2.3g
Protein: 13.5g
WW points: 4

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Jalapeno-Lime Chicken recipe – 162 calories

On a Diet — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:52:50 +0000

Jalapeno-Lime Chicken recipe – 162 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon olive oil
2-3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
sliced black olives, for garnish (optional)
1 sliced jalapeno pepper, for garnish (optional)

Preparation:
1. Combine the diced jalapeno pepper, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt and pepper in a resealable plastic bag.
2. Place the chicken in the bag and press to remove the excess air; seal tightly.
3. Turn the bag over several times in order to coat the chicken with the marinade mixture.
4. Chill for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
5. Preheat the grill or oven broiler to medium-high heat.
6. Place the chicken on the grill or in the broiler pan.
7. Cook for about 12-15 minutes (or until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork), turning twice to get grill marks.
8. Garnish with black olives and jalapeno slices if desired.

Servings: 4

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 162
Calories from fat: 44
Total fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 65mg
Total carbs: 1.6g
Fiber: 0.3g
Protein: 26.5g
WW points: 4

Photo credit: PaulaG

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Cilantro Lime Chicken recipe – 188 calories

On a Diet — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:03:30 +0000

Cilantro Lime Chicken recipe – 188 calories

Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves, plus extra to garnish
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons black peppercorns, coarsely ground
2 teaspoons Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
2 limes, juice only
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1 tablespoon light soy sauce

Preparation:
1. Make a marinade using the lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, sunflower oil, garlic, ground peppercorns, sugar and cilantro.
2. Blend well.
3. Place the chicken breasts with the marinade in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag, coating them well.
4. Leave the chicken breasts to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (but no more than 2), turning them from time to time.
5. Preheat a heavy non-stick frying pan or ridged griddle pan and cook the chicken for about 7-8 minutes on each side (until the chicken is cooked through).
6. Serve hot or cold, garnished with cilantro leaves.

Servings: 4

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 188
Calories from fat: 44
Total fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 68mg
Total carbs: 7.5g
Fiber: 1.1g
Protein: 28.4g
WW points: 4

Photo credit: PaulaG

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