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Chicken Salad Wraps

1 c. Cooked Diced Chicken
3 T Light Mayo
1/2 c. Halved Red Grapes
1/2 tsp. Yellow Curry Powder
Chopped Onion and Bell Pepper
Sliced Almonds (optional)
Bib or Romaine Lettuce Leaves

Combine all ingredients and serve over lettuce leaves

Prep Time: 5 Minutes                         Serves: 2 People

Asian Chicken or Beef Salad

2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, grilled and sliced
OR
1   8-10oz. London Broil, grilled and sliced

½  Head of Romaine Lettuce
½ cup Shredded Carrots
½ cup Shredded Purple Cabbage
½ Chopped Green Onions
Sesame Seeds (optional)
Paul Newman’s Sesame Ginger LOWFAT dressing

Break up the lettuce in bite size pieces. Add meat and other vegetables. Stir in Dressing. Top with sesame seeds.

Prep Time: 30 minutes                        Seerves: 2 People

Chicken Caesar Salad

½  Head of Romaine Lettuce, washed
2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, grilled
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
10-15 Marie Callander FAT FREE croutons
Ken’s Steak House LITE Caesar dressing (Not the “LITE Creamy Caesar”)

Break up the lettuce in bite size pieces. Cut up the chicken in bite size pieces and add to the lettuce. Stir in Dressing. Top with cheese and croutons

Prep Time: 30 minutes                        Serves: 2 People


Ranch Lemon Chicken

1 Ranch Packet
1 T Corn Starch
1 T Sugar
3 T Lemon Juice
1 c. Chicken Broth
3-4 Chopped Green Onions
4 Chicken Breasts
2 c. Broccoli
Mix Ranch and Corn Starch Together
Add Sugar, Lemon Juice, and Chicken Broth (set aside)
Brown Chicken Breasts in Skillet on High
Add Ranch Mixture, Cover and Simmer on Low for 20 minutes
Cook Broccoli (steam, microwave, etc.)
In the Last 2 minutes of Cooking, Add Broccoli and Green Onions

Prep Time: 25 Minutes                       Serves: 4 People

Baked Thai Spring Rolls

2 Chicken Breasts, Chopped
Shredded Purple Cabbage
Sliced Onion
Carrot Ribbons (carrot strips made with a peeler)
Garlic Powder
Salt
Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese
Low Carb Tortillas
Peanut Sauce

Cook Chicken in a pan for 5-8 min, or until no longer pink in the middle.
Add Vegetables and Cook Until Wilted
Place Mixture in Tortilla, Sprinkle with Cheese and Wrap Tightly
Spray Each Wrap with Spray Butter and Broil on Top Rack Until Brown and Crispy
Flip Wraps to Brown the Other Side
Remove from the Oven and Cut in Half
Serve with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Prep Time: 20 Minutes                       Serves 2-3 People


Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Cube the following and alternate on a grill skewer:
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
Lowfat and Low Sugar Marinade of your choice
Vegetables of your choice (Bell Pepper, Onion, Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Zucchini, Squash, Eggplant, etc.)

Marinate Chicken for at least 4 hours. Place on a grill skewer, alternating with all of the fresh vegetables. Grill for 10-15 minutes depending on the size of the chicken pieces.

Prep Time: 25 Minutes                       Serves: 2-3 People

Chicken or Tofu Stir Fry

Cut up chicken/firm tofu and fresh vegetables of your choice.                           
Low sugar stir fry sauce                      
Garnish with Sesame seeds              

Prep Time: 20 Minutes                       Serves: 2-3 People                 

Low Fat Chicken Enchiladas

4 Low Carb Tortillas
1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
½ cup black beans
½ cup sweet corn
1 cup medium or hot salsa
1 cup plain fat free yogurt
½ cup reduced fat sour cream
½ cup reduced fat shredded jack cheese
Coat an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Combine shredded chicken with black beans and sweet corn. Mix salsa, yogurt and sour cream and spoon half the salsa mixture into the chicken, beans and corn. Blend well. Divide chicken mixture among the tortillas. Carefully roll tortillas and place them seam down in the baking dish. Spoon remaining salsa mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Prep Time: 45 Minutes                       Serves: 2-3 People

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

4 chicken breasts
½ sweet onion, chopped
1 bag of fresh, washed spinach
1 small jar of roasted red peppers
½ cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese

Spray pan with non-stick cooking spray. Sauté onion and spinach. Drain peppers and add to spinach mixture. Carefully cut a pouch in each chicken breast and stuff with spinach mixture. Also add cheese in the pouch. Close chicken breasts with toothpicks and place in a glass baking dish. Add about 1 inch of water to the pan, and cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 min.

Prep Time: 1 Hour                       Serves: 2-3 People


Main Dishes

Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

1 lb extra lean ground turkey
1 can barbeque Sloppy Joe mix
Low Carb Tortillas

Brown ground beef. Add Sloppy Joe Mix. Serve over warm tortillas.

Prep Time: 15-20 Minutes                       Serves: 2-3 People

Southwest Grilled Chicken Breasts

3-4 Boneless , Skinless Chicken Breast
½ Cup Salsa
½ Cup Low Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Grill the chicken breast until done. Top with cheese and salsa. You may need to place the chicken under the broiler for a few minutes to melt the cheese.

Prep Time: 20-25 Minutes                       Serves: 2-3 People

96/4 Beef Hamburgers

1 lb  96% lean ground beef.
Various low fat toppings (liptons onion soup mix, low fat cheese, salsa, etc.

Divide ground beef  and shape into 4 patties.

Prep Time: 15-20 Minutes                       Serves: 2-3 People

Honey Mustard Pork Chops

4 T Honey
4 T Dijon Mustard
½  tsp Dried Sage
1 T Olive Oil
4 Pork Chops, Trimmed
Combine all ingredients in a ziplock bag. Marinade pork chops for 1 to 2 hours. Remove pork chops (save marinade). Using a tsp or two of olive oil, brown the pork chops on each side. Add marinade and a ½ cup water to pan and cook covered for 35 to 40 minutes or until pork chops are done.

Prep Time: 2 Hours                             Serves: 2-3 People


Beef Satays with Peanut Dipping Sauce (Altered Recipe from the Weber Grill website)

1 Green Onion, Finely Chopped
1/3  Cup Ketchup
¼ Cup Light Soy Sauce
3 T Brown Sugar
3 T Lime Juice
1 tsp Ground Ginger
1 tsp Minced Garlic
¼ tsp red Pepper Flakes
1 ½ lb. Beef (London Broil, or another very lean cut)
2T Low Fat Creamy Peanut Butter

To make the marinade: In a small bowl whisk together the first 8 ingredients with 1/4 cup water.
Cut the beef into 3/4-inch cubes. Place the cubes in a large, ziplock bag and pour in the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place in a bowl, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Remove the meat from the bag, reserving the marinade. Thread the meat onto skewers, leaving space between the cubes. Allow to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling. Grill the beef cubes over Direct High heat until medium rare, 3 to 5 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time.

Pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat, and boil for one full minute. Add the peanut butter, return to a boil, and whisk until the sauce thickens. Serve warm with the beef skewers.

Prep Time: 2 hours                              Serves: 2-3 People


Side Dishes

Oven Roasted Vegetables

1 Eggplant
1 Red Bell Pepper
1 Sweet Yellow Onion
3 T Balsamic Vinegar
1 tsp Mince Garlic

Wash and roughly chop all vegetables. Spray a rimmed cookie sheet with cooking spray. Spread vegetables evenly on the pan, and then spray again (toss with a spatula to coat). Bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Remove vegetable from oven and place in a bowl. Toss with vinegar and garlic. Serve.

Prep Time: 40-50 Minutes                                 Serves: 3-4 People

Grilled Zucchini and Squash

3 Large Zucchini
3 Large Yellow Summer Squash
1 T Olive Oil
2 T Lime Juice
1 tsp Minced Garlic

Wash and slice vegetable lengthwise (about a ½ “ thick). Mix oil, lime juice, and garlic together in a small cup. Place vegetables on the grill and brush with oil mixture. After 3-5 min., turn vegetables and brush the other side. Cook for an addition 3-5 min. Remove from grill, and serve hot.

Prep Time: 15-20 Minutes                                 Serves: 3-4 People

Butternut Squash and Grapes (Altered Recipe from Bon Apetit)

1 Butternut Squash, Peeled, Seeded, and Cubed
1 ½  Cups Seedless Red Grapes
1 Medium Sweet Onion, Cut into 1-inch pieces
1 T thinly Sliced Fresh Sage

Combine butternut squash, grapes, onion, and sage in large bowl. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Season generously with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Spread out onto large rimmed cookie sheet. Roast until squash and onion begin to brown, stirring occasionally, about 50 minutes. Transfer to platter and serve.

Prep Time: 50 Minutes- 1 Hour                        Serves: 3-4 People

Italian Style Tomatoes and Cucumbers

5 Roma Tomatoes, room temperature
2 Cucumbers
2 T Fresh Basil
2 T Olive Oil
¼ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Clove Garlic
1 T Capers (optional)
Salt and Pepper, to Taste

Cut tomatoes into wedges. Cut cucumbers in 1/2 inch pieces. Chop and add basil. Mince the garlic. Add the remaining ingredients and stir together gently in a salad bowl. Serve.

Prep Time: 10-15 Minutes                                 Serves: 3-4 People

Stuffed Tomatoes

4 Large Ripe Tomatoes
2 Slices of Wheat Bread
1 tsp Minced Garlic
1/2 Cup Low Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Using a food processor, add bread until it turns to crumbs. Scoop pulp from tomatoes. Add tomato pulp, garlic and cheese to the bread in the food processor. Pulse a few times until well mixed. Spoon the blended tomato mixture into the tomato shells. Bake in 400 degree preheated oven for 20 minutes or until tomatoes are cooked but still holding their shape.

Prep Time: 25-30 Minutes                                 Serves: 3-4 People


Snack Ideas

Trail Mix (Raw Almonds, Pretzels, Yogurt Covered Raisins)
Frozen Grapes
Apples and Cheddar Cheese
Low Fat Popcorn
Fruit Kabobs Dipped in Lowfat Yogurt and Rolled in Granola
Cucumber Slices or Carrots in Low Fat Ranch Dipping Sauce
Banana with Low Sugar Chocolate Sauce
Sugar-Free Jello or Pudding
Sugar Free Popsicles
Ben and Jerry’s “Low Fat” Frozen Yogurt (Fudge Brownie)


Competition Diet Recipes

Email the Fit Specialist for a list of recipes you can use while you are on the dreaded competition diet!



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