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Chicken , Cheese & Rocket Salad

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  High in vitamin A and C , rocket leaves should be eaten when they're young , they should be smooth and hairless .When picked after flowering , the leaves tend to taste mustardy .This salad is perfect for a light lunch .                                                   Ingredients Serves 4 150 g rocket leaves 2 celery stalks ,trimmed and sliced 1/2 cucumber . sliced 2 springs onions , trimmed   and sliced 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 25 g walnut pieces 150 g boneless roast   chicken , sliced 125 g freshly cheese , cubed handful of seedless red grapes,   cut in half (optional) salt and pepper dressing 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp Honey  1 tbsp chopped mixed herbs Method 1 . Wash the rocket leaves ...

Chicken & Barley Stew

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Looking for a family friendly virtuously healthy stew ? Try this chicken and barley stew recipe .This stew is perfect to make and freeze ahead of time .Just heat up and enjoy ! Barley Health Benefits: -  Helps you lose weight : Barley helps to reduce weight , partially because of several kinds of essential amino acids ,and partially because of its fiber content .Barley modulates your blood sugar levels , thus avoiding the sugar peaks and drops usually associated with the fat storage process . Barley compared to other grains , is low in calories and at the same time it makes a satisfactory meal , helping you feel full longer , so you don't need to eat as frequently . -  Reduce Risk of Cancer and Heart Disease : Barley is reach in plant lignans which protect against breast and other hormone -dependent cancers as well as heart disease .By reducing free radicals and visceral  fat , and stabilizing the blood pressure , barley minimizes our chance and heart disease . ...

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 , abou...

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 ...

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 l...

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 ...