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Weight Loss Recipe: Spicy Chicken Cacciatore
   
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Frugal Menu Planning--Getting Started
Getting started making a plan for a week's worth of
meals can surely be a bit daunting at first. It
need not be complicated--though a little bit of
time spent planning will be well .....
Just because you are watching your weight, doesn't mean the whole family can't enjoy your health enhancing meals! The kids will love "Spicy Chicken Cacciatore" and you will love it because it is so low in calories and fat!Getting started making a plan for a week's worth of
meals can surely be a bit daunting at first. It
need not be complicated--though a little bit of
time spent planning will be well .....
Long term weight loss isn't about hunger, misery and crash dieting. It's a whole new way of learning to prepare nutritious food that your body needs and enjoys. "Spicy Chicken Cacciatore" is one of a range of hunger fighting, low fat recipes to assist you keep your weight under control. This irresistible, no-hassle meal will help you reach your weight-loss goals - while making mealtime a real treat.
Variety is an essential element of any successful health program. If you get bored with foods, you're much more likely to abandon your program altogether. Each main meal should be accompanied by an exciting range of colorful vegetables.
Ingredients:
2 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper to taste
1 red onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon capers
2 tablespoons fresh basil or 2 tablespoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried red chilli flakes
400g (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
2 red bell peppers, chopped
Directions:
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Spray a large skillet with pan spray and brown chicken over medium heat, 3 minutes on each side.
3. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
4. Add remaining ingredients to skillet and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Return chicken and juices to skillet, spoon sauce over chicken.
6. Cover and simmer for an additional 7 minutes or until chicken is tender and cooked through.
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving:
Calories: 242
Protein: 30 grams
Fat: 3.5 grams
Carbohydrates: 24 grams