Saturday, January 24, 2015

Lemon Pepper Chicken with Shredded Brussels Sprouts

Sorry for the delay!! I always try to come up with something different for chicken! Today was one of those days lol so feel free to get creative but try to be skimpy with the salt!!

Be sure to add your meal into your myfitnesspal app and to weigh/measure out all of your portions! 

Serves 2 people (with leftovers)
Time: 45 min

What You'll Need:
2 Chicken Breasts (mine came to 12.4 oz cooked)
1 lb Brussels Sprouts (about 5 cups worth)
1/2 cup Yellow Onion 
2 Tbsp Mrs. Dash Lemon Pepper Seasoning
2 Tbsp McCormick Italian Herb & Garlic Seasoning
1 Tbsp Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning
1 Tbsp EVOO
1/2 tsp minced Garlic
6 tsp Parmesan Cheese
1/3 cup un-shelled Pistachios (I had Salted Shelled Pistachios but try to look for un-salted)
1/3 cup Dried Berries (I used Made in Nature: Organic Super Berry Fusion (this didn't have any added sugar which you'll find is hard to find in dried fruit! Beware the extra sugar-YOU DON'T NEED IT!!))

Directions:
Brussels Sprouts:
1. Cut the ends of the Brussels Sprouts off, then cut them in half, then slice them thinly
*Step 1:
 *Step 2:

2. Dice Onion into small pieces, set aside
3. Add Garlic to your Onions
4. Unshell your Pistachios if you haven't already; if you prefer slice your nuts as well (I did not)
*Before:
*After:

5. Heat EVOO in a skillet, add Onions/Garlic; sauté
6. Then add the Brussels sprouts, stirring occasionally, until the Brussels sprouts are tender and bright green
*Before:
 *After:

7. Stir in the pistachios and dried fruit, mix in
8. Finally, add Parmesan cheese and sprinkle Pepper (If you used salted nuts you shouldn't add more salt!!)
9. Enjoy!

Chicken:
1. Slice Chicken Breasts
2. In a skillet, spray lightly with non-fat cooking spray, add Chicken Strips
3. Season Chicken with McCormick, Tony's & Mrs. Dash

4. Cook thoroughly
5. Pair with Brussels Sprouts and Enjoy!

*The Brussels Sprouts make about 5 cups worth!

1 Serving Size:
4 oz Chicken 100 calories
1 cup Shredded Brussels Sprouts 156 calories
Total Calories: 256 Calories


**A Thank you is due to http://www.cookincanuck.com/2013/11/shredded-brussels-sprouts-recipe-pistachios-cranberries-parmesan/ for this lovely Brussels Sprout recipe! I only altered it slightly, you ROCK!

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