Almond Crusted Chicken with Orange Glaze

I made this dinner the other night, and it was fantastic! I was excited to blog it, turned the computer on, and lo and behold, the hard drive was DEAD. ARGH! So I've been computer-less for a while now, and I have plenty of posts to catch up on. So I'll start where I should have started a few weeks ago.For the chicken:
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup almonds
1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Nonstick cooking spray

For the sauce:
1/2 cup orange juice
2 Tbsp. orange marmalade
1 Tsp. ginger

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat olive oil in large skillet on stovetop.

In food processor, chop almonds and bread crumbs until fine and combined. Empty processor bowl into larger bowl. Dredge chicken through egg, then through almond-bread crumb mixture. Cook in skillet until almond crust browns slightly, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray and back for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until cooked through.

While chicken is baking, make the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine ingredients over medium heat until sauce thickens. (If necessary, add 1/2 tsp. cornstarch to help thicken.) Pour sauce over chicken to serve.

Adapted from the Food Network

Chili-Lime Chicken Tacos

I saw these tacos listed on Lovestoeat's Weblog, one of my favorite food blogs. This recipe is a great combination of tasty and healthy. Plus you cook these in your crockpot, so it makes life nice and easy. I made these in a 2-quart slow cooker; if you use a larger model, you may want to increase the recipe quantities or adjust the cook time accordingly.


1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 Tbsp. lime juice
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 cup chunky salsa, plus additional for topping
1 package flour tortillas
Sour cream, shredded lettuce, cheese, and other favorite taco toppings

Place the chicken slow cooker. Combine lime juice and chili powder and pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender and cooked through.

When chicken is cooked, remove from slow cooker and cool slightly. Shred and return to the slow cooker and stir in salsa. Cover and cook on low an additional 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve in tortillas with desired toppings.

WW Info:
7 Points for two tacos - two shells and 3 oz. chicken. Add additional Points for any additional toppings.

Adapted from Lovestoeat's Weblog.

Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce

I saw this sauce recipe on Cooking Light, and thought it would be fabulous over chicken rather than just plain pasta. Trust me, it is. Plus, it makes for a very light, very filling meal.



1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
Whole wheat egg noodles (if desired)
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (if desired)
Salt and pepper to taste
EVOO

For the sauce:
2 tsp. EVOO
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 jar roasted red peppers, drained
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
1 cup FF half and half
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper

Brush EVOO over both sides of chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Grill until cooked through. Boil water and cook egg noodles.

At the same time, heat 2 tsp. EVOO over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and saute until the onions are clear, around 2 minutes. Add roasted red peppers and cook until heated through, around 2 more minutes. Increase to medium-high heat and stir in vinegar, cooking until liquid evaporates, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.

Whisk together half and half and tomato paste. Process pepper mixture in a food processor until smooth. Return to pan and cook over low heat until warm. Stir in half and half mixture and heat through. Stir in ground red pepper.

Serve chicken on a bed of egg noodles. Drizzle sauce on top.

WW Info:
7 points for 1 cup noodles, 3 ounces chicken, and about 1/4 cup of sauce