Anybody Can Cook Chicken 37 Quick And Easy Chicken Recipes Melissa Richards Copyright 2014 by Melissa Richards All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. Table Of Content
Introduction
Tasty, sumptuous, delicious no matter how you described them; chicken meals are among the most loved dishes in the world. Chicken appeals to everyone because it is versatile. It has low fat content, tastes very good and can be used for a variety of recipes. The easy recipes in this collection do not need several hours of preparation.
In just a few minutes, you can have a delicious combination for you and your family. I have taken some time to gather together my favorites and some from a few friends who love chicken as much as I do. So, if you like to fry, bake, grill or broil, you will surely find something that you will like. Incorporating chicken recipes into your weekly/monthly meal plan makes it easy to save money and also give your family meals that they love. If you have a household of people who love great tasting food, you should take pleasure in giving them a variety of dishes that they will always appreciate. In Anybody Can Cook Chicken, you will find 37 Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes that will help you to come out with great tasting food every single time.
Most of these recipes are done under 30 minutes so they are good for those days when you are swamped with a million things to do and you still have to feed your family. The nutrition facts that are provided make it easy to know what you are eating. If you are watching your weight, simply choose the recipes with lower calories!
Quick Sweet And Sour Chicken Stir-Fry
This tasty meal requires minimal preparation and it goes well with fried rice. Preparation: 4 mins Total Time: 8 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 lb chicken breasts cut in small pieces 4-6 oz. snow peas 1/2 can (4 oz.) sliced chestnuts, quartered 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp sugar 4 tbsp hoisin sauce 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp cornstarch Directions 1. Soak the snow peas in cold water for some minutes then trim and string them.
Use a paper towel to blot dry the water chestnuts and snow peas then keep aside. 2. Sprinkle salt and cornstarch on the chicken then toss to coat properly. 3. Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet on medium heat until almost smoking. 4. 4.
Add water chestnuts, snow peas, sugar and hoisin sauce to the skillet and saut for 2 minutes more, stirring slightly. Serve with noodles or rice. Nutrition Information Per Serving Calories 325.2, Total Fat 17.9g, Saturated Fat 4.0g, Cholesterol 73.1mg, Sugars 7.9 g, Sodium 623.0mg, Total Carbohydrate 14.8g, Dietary Fiber 1.5g, Protein 25.1g
Quick And Easy Chicken Parmesan
This is one of our favorites. You can have it on your table for the family or guests within 30 minutes. Preparation: 15 mins Total Time: 24 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano 1 egg 1/8 tsp salt 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup marinara sauce 3/4 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese Direction 1. Place chicken breasts in between two sheets of plastic wrap.
Pound lightly with a rolling pin to flatten to about 1/2 inch thickness. Afterward, pat dry with a paper towel. 2. Combine the oregano, Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs in a small bowl. Beat egg and salt together lightly in another bowl. 3. 3.
Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. When oil starts smoking lightly, add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes on each side, until slightly brown. 4. At the last minute, sprinkle chicken evenly with mozzarella. Transfer to serving plates. 5.
In the meantime, warm marinara sauce for 1 or 2 minutes in a small saucepan. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the sauce on each chicken breast. Enjoy Chicken Parmesan! Nutrition Information Per Serving Calories 332, Total Fat 15.0g, Saturated Fat 4.0g, Cholesterol 133.0mg, Sodium 441.0mg, Total Carbohydrate 11.0g, Dietary Fiber 1.5g, Protein 36.0g
Boneless Chicken Breasts And Herbs
Preparation: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves 1/3 cup of chopped Italian parsley 1 tbsp lemon peel, finely shredded 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano 1 tbsp of finely chopped garlic (about 2-3 cloves) 1/4 cup chicken broth 3 tbsp butter Direction 1. Place the garlic, lemon peel, parsley and oregano in a small bowl and stir together. 2. 3. 3.
Place chicken breasts and butter in a skillet and cook for 6 minutes on medium-high heat until brown on both sides. Transfer chicken to a plate. 4. Remove the skillet from heat then stir in half of the herb mixture. Add the chicken broth then bring to a boil with constant stirring. Add the chicken again, lower the heat, cover the skillet and let simmer for 8 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Serve with sauce and garnish with the other half of the herb mixture. Nutrition Information Per Serving Calories 275.0, Total Fat 11.0g, Saturated Fat 6.0g, Cholesterol 122.0mg, Sugars 0.0 g, Sodium 356.0mg, Total Carbohydrate 2.0g, Dietary Fiber 0.0g, Protein 26.0g
Cajun Style Chicken Strips
This is great for those days when you need a meal on the go. Preparation: 5 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1/2 inch strips) 1 tsp poultry seasoning 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp garlic salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning 2 tbsp butter Directions 1. Combine the flour, poultry seasoning, garlic salt, paprika, pepper, Cajun seasoning and chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag. Shake together to coat the chicken well. 2.
Transfer chicken to a large skillet, add butter and cook for about 10 minutes or until chicken is coke through. Enjoy with your family! Nutrition Information Per Serving Calories 256.2, Total Fat 10.2g, Saturated Fat 2.1g, Cholesterol 108.9mg, Sugars 0.0 g, Sodium 264.9mg, Total Carbohydrate 2.4g, Dietary Fiber 0.5g, Protein 36.7g
Chicken Chili With Chipotles And White Beans
Preparation: 10 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp ground cumin 1 cup onion, finely chopped 3 (15.5-oz) cans Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained 1 (7-oz) can chipotle chilies in adobo sauce 2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro Directions 1. Heat the oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Add the onion and saut for about 2 min. Add beans, cumin and broth to the sauce pan. 2.
Remove the seeds from 1 chili then chop it. Add chopped chili and 2 tsp adobo sauce to the beans and cumin mixture then bring to a boil. 3. Reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes. 4. Blend one cup of the bean mixture in a blender until smooth.
Return the puree back to the saucepan then add chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes then stir in cilantro. Nutrition Information Per Serving Calories 431.0, Total Fat 5.0g, Saturated Fat 1.0g, Cholesterol 60.0mg, Sugars 0.0g, Sodium 606.0mg, Total Carbohydrate 55.0g, Dietary Fiber 17.0g, Protein 42.2g
Grilled Chicken With Prosciutto Panini
Preparation: 25 mins Total Time: 49 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 8 oz. thinly sliced smoked chicken 1/2 cup salad dressing 1 clove garlic, quartered 1/4 cup bottled roasted red sweet pepper, drained 4 soft French rolls (about 7x3 inches) 2 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto 1 cup baby lettuce 8 oz mozzarella cheese Directions 1. 2. 2.
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