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Sticky Lime Chicken

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Health ,quickly and delicious Sticky Lime Chicken recipe from Enjoy Everyday Recipes .This recipe is so easy to make and it has the perfect balance of flavors from simple ingredients . Ingredients  Serves 4                                                                                                                                                                                                     4 part boned , skinless chicken    breast , about 140 g  each  grated rind and juice of 1 lime 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme pepper boiled new potatoes and   lightly cooked seasonal   vegetables , to serve Method  Arrange the chicken breasts in a shallow roasting pan . Put the lime rind and juice , honey , oil ,garlic and thyme in a small bowl and combine thoroughly .Spoon the mixture evenly over the chicken breasts and season with pepper . Roast the chicken in a preheated oven , 190 degrees C / 375 degrees F / Gas Ma

Red Chicken Salad

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  Red chicken salad , fresh garden salad topped with hand seasoned and lovingly roasted chicken finished off with a balsamic dressing. Another delicious sounding Thai recipe .Easy and healthy , prep time does not include overnight refrigeration time.   Ingredients Serves 4 4 boneless chicken breasts 2 tbsp red curry paste 2 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil 1 cabbage , scredded 175 g pak choi , torn into    large pieces 1/2 savoy cabbage , scredded 2 shallots , chopped finely 2 garlic cloves , crushed 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 2 tbsp Thai soy sauce Method 1 . Slash and flesh of the chicken several times and rub the curry paste into each cut . Cover and chill overnight . 2 .Cook in a heavy based saucepan over medium heat or on a griddle pan for 5-6 minutes , turning once or twice ,until cooked through . Keep warm . 3 . Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wok or large frying pan and stir fry the cabbage , pak choi and savoy cabbage until just  wilted

Cream of Chicken & Potato Soup

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                                Ingredients Serves 4 1 tbsp butter  2 garlic cloves , chopped 1 onion ,sliced 2 large leeks , sliced 1 carrot ,sliced 2 tbsp plain flour 1 litre chicken stock 800 g potatoes ,chopped 200 g skinless chicken   breast , chopped salt and pepper Method 1 . Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat . Add the garlic and onion and cook , stirring , for 3 minutes , until slightly softened . 2 . In a bowl , mix the flour with enough stock to make a smooth paste ,then stir into the pan . Cook , stirring , for 2 minutes . Pour in the remaining stock ,then add the potatoes and chicken ,leeks and carrots .Season with salt and pepper . Bring to the boil , then lower the heat and simmer for 25 minutes , until the chicken and potatoes are tender and cooked through . 3 .Stir in the cream and cook for a further 2 minutes ,then remove from the heat and ladle into serving bowls ... serve immediately .

Chicken breast with Pak Choi & Broccoli

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The chicken breast is one of the most nutritious and best -tasting parts of the chicken . A chicken breast is full of protein while being low in carbohydrates and fat .Depending on the way it is cooked , chicken breast can also be low in calories while providing many of the vitamins and other nutrients you need every day . Benefits of broccoli powerful antioxidant : Of all the cruciferous vegetables , broccoli stands out as the most concentrated source of vitamin C , plus the flavonoids necessary for vitamin C to recycle effectively .Also concentrated in broccoli are the carotenoids lutein , zeaxanthin and beta- carotene , other powerful antioxidants . Bone health: Broccoli contains high levels of both calcium and vitamin K , both of which ore important for bone health and prevention of osteoporosis . Cholesterol reduction : Like many whole foods , broccoli is packed with soluble fiber that draws cholesterol out of your body .It is a good carb and is high in fiber , which ai

Thai Green Chicken Curry

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      If you are a fan of Asian flavors than this fragrant Thai Chicken curry is the recipe for you . This curry is similar to a green curry and is a fantastic marriage of South East Asian ingredients flavors .This isn't a traditional Thai recipe but it certainly embrace Thai flavors as I used coconut milk , Thai fish sauce , limes and aubergine to flavor the delicious , savory sauce !       Thai chicken curry is delicious and easy green curry with chicken .Making green curry is so easy and takes only 20 minutes and much cheaper than eating out .Try it and you will be surprised just how easy it is .. Ingredients                                              Serves 4 2 tbsp groundnut or sunflower oil 2 tbsp Thai green curry paste 500 g  skinless, boneless    chicken breasts , cut into cubes 2 kaffir lime leaves , roughly torn 1 lemon grass stalk , finely chopped 225 ml/ 8 fl oz coconut milk 16 baby aubergines , halved 2 tbsp Thai fish sauce springs of fresh Thai basil

Fried Noodles with Chicken & Prawn

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                                                                                                                              After a busy day at work or with the family , the last thing most of us feel like spending hours preparing and cooking evening meal . Stir fried noodles with chicken and prawns shellfish have a natural affinity with both meat and poultry .This Thai style recipe combines chicken with prawns and has the characteristic ,sweet ,sour and salty flavor . Unless you want to live on ready made supermarket dishes , the solution is to have a few simple recipes up your sleeve which after a practice session , you can whip up in no time at all .   Ingredients    Serves 2 400 g noodles 1 onion , finely sliced 200 g fresh beansprouts 1 red pepper, deseeded and     thinly sliced 1 boneless cooked chicken    breast , about 150 g sliced 12 cooked peeled prawns 1 tbsp groundnut oil 2 tbsp chilly  sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds 2

Pasta with Chicken & Feta

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The idea for this recipe started with a leftover container of olives .This is also the kind of pasta that can be served room temperature or even chilled , and definitely deserves a place as a barbecue and picnic side dish .                                                                                              Pasta - night strategies: -  Choose whole - wheat pasta  : Almost every major brand of pasta at the supermarket offers a whole wheat or whole grain option .This is great news : whole wheat and whole grain pasta have up to twice the fiber of white flour pasta, and retain some of the trace minerals not added back to white flour pasta during the enrichment process .Plus , whole wheat and whole grain pasta have a nice nutty flavor and a pleasant chewy texture that I have grown to love . If you prefer to ease into the world of whole wheat pasta , try a blend .Blends have a varying percentage of whole grain to refined flour .You'll sacrifice some fiber , but you sti

Chicken Wraps

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                                                    Want to learn how to make healthy chicken wrap ? Chicken wraps can be healthy or unhealthy - it all depends on how you make them , what extra ingredients you add and what type of diet you're following .Wraps are often lower in calories than 4 sandwich with the same filling , bur adding extra to your wrap can make them into a calorie packed lunch or dinner . Make dinner tonight a wrap .This classic wrap recipe has an original , yet delicious twist , which should fill the hungriest of appetites .Get the fast and delicious healthy chicken wrap here . Try this with : Spaghetty with parsley chicken - Louisiana Chicken Rice Pudding  for desserts . Ingredients   Serves 4                                                                          150 ml  low fat plain yogurt 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 280 g  cooked skinless,   boneless chicken breast , diced  140 g  lettuce,     finely shredded 85 g cucumber , thinly sliced

Soy Chicken Wings

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These soy chicken wings  are delicious and can be served any day ,occasions and great for parties .The taste is absolutely savory ,sticky sweet and finger licking good . If you love chicken wings , you would like them . A soy sauce ,ginger ,garlic marinade does most of the work when preparing these wings ,which are pan fried in a thick honey butter glaze and garnished with sesame seeds . Ingredients                                                           Serves 3-4                                         250 g chicken wings , 250 ml water 1 tbsp sliced spring onion 2.5 cm /1 inch pieces of fresh      ginger , cut into 4 slices 2 cloves garlic,minced 2 tbsp chilly sauce  1/2 tsp tomato sauce salt and pepper 1 star anise  1/2 cup honey sesame seeds for garnish Method 1 . Wash and dry the chicken wings . In a small saucepan , bring the water to the boil  , then add the chicken , spring onion and ginger and bring back to the boil . 2 . Add the remaining ingredients

Chicken Crostini

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Here is a quick and easy appetizer tasty and fun to make . Preparing these today for an afternoon barbecue I was assisted by my uncle . Try it for your self and be hooked !                                 Ingredients                                                    Serves 4                                12 slices of bread  4 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves ,chopped fresh    oregano 100g / 3 oz cold roast chicken ,    cut into small , thin slices 4 tomatoes , sliced 12 thin slices of goat's cheese 12 black olives , pitted and chopped    salt and pepper    fresh red and green salad leaves,   to serve Method 1 .Put the bread under a preheated medium grill and lightly toast on both sides .Meanwhile  , pour the olive oil into a bowl and add the garlic and oregano .Season with salt and pepper and mix well .Remove the toasted bread slices from the grill and brush them on one side only with the oil mixture . 2 .Place the bread slices, oiled sides up , on a baking she

Roast Chicken Salad with Orange dressing

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Have you had your salad today ? Eating salad almost everyday may be one of the most healthy eating habits you can adopt - and one of the simplest , experts say . When on a picnic with family , it can be tempting to just reach for the chips and dessert , but its important to fill your self up with nutrients as well . Try this healthy roast chicken salad ...                            Ingredients Serves 4 250g/ 9 oz young spinach leaves handful of fresh parsley leaves 1/2 cucumber , thinly sliced 90 g / 3 oz walnuts, toasted    and chopped 350g / 12 oz boneless lean roast    chicken , thinly sliced  2 red apples  1 tbsp lemon juice fresh flat - leaf parsley sprigs ,   to garnish  orange wedges , to serve orange dressing 2 tbsp extra -virgin olive oil juice of 1 orange finely grated rind of 1/2 orange 1 tbsp sour cream Method 1 . Wash and drain the spinach and parsley leaves ,if necessary , then arrange on a large serving platter . Top with the cucumber and walnut

Cajun Chicken Salad

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This chicken and mango salad recipe is a great summer standby and is given its fresh zing with the lime mayon aise dressing .Take it in a picnic or share it with family at home .   T o prepare a mango , f irst peel it using a vegetable peeler or paring knife .Then , stand the mango on one of its narrow edges and use a sharp knife to cut down along one side of the stem and just grazing the pit .Repeat on the o ther side . C ut each half into slices .Slice off any f lesh left clinging to the pit . Ingredients Serves 4                         4 skinless, boneless chicken breast    about 140 g / 5 oz each 4 tsp Cajun seasoning 2 tsp corn oil (optional) 1 ripe mango , peeled , pitted and     cut into thick slices 200 g / 7 oz mixed salad leaves 1 red onion , thinly sliced and    cut in half 175 g/ 6 oz cooked beetroot , diced 85 g /3 oz radishes , sliced 55 g / 2 oz walnut halves 4 tbsp walnut oil 1 tbsp lemon juice salt and pepper 2 tbsp sesame seeds Method 1 .