Crunchy Chicken Salad Cups 21 Day Wonder Diet Day 8 Food

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SPICY-CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD IN LETTUCE CUPS



Spicy-Crunchy Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups image

The following recipe is from Scripps Networks' "Great Taste" event of May 4, 2002.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons Southeast Asian fish sauce
2 teaspoons Asian-style chile paste, like sambal oelek
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, like corn, peanut, or soy
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground chicken
1 tablespoon kosher salt
4 scallions (white and green), thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, grated
1/2 cup canned, drained water chestnuts, chopped
3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro)
8 to 10 Bibb lettuce leaves
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, and chile paste. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken and salt, and stir-fry the meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until just cooked through, about 6 minutes. Stir in the scallions, carrot, and water chestnuts. Transfer the chicken mixture to a bowl and cool. Stir in the lime juice mixture, mint, and coriander. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter and fill each with some of the chicken salad. Serve with lime wedges.

BERRY SMOOTHIE (21 DAY WONDER DIET: DAY 8)



Berry Smoothie (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 8) image

This is Day 8: Breakfast, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. You can decide on any berry combination to suit you. Try matching the the flavours with the yogurt. You can use fresh or frozen berries. This breakfast is to be followed by a mid-morning snack of 2 cups of air-popped popcorn.

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Smoothies

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

250 g strawberries
75 g blueberries
1 cup skim milk
3/4 cup skim-milk flavoured yogurt

Steps:

  • Blend ingredients until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.3, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 14.4, Sodium 116.5, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 14.2, Protein 9.2

TERIYAKI CHICKEN & NOODLES (21 DAY WONDER DIET: DAY 20)



Teriyaki Chicken & Noodles (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 20) image

This is Day 20: Dinner, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. Make sure you have all your ingredients prepared and laid out before you start. If you don't like chilli, just leave it out.

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Poultry

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

160 g chicken breast fillets, sliced thinly
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1 garlic clove, crushed
cooking spray
1 small red onion, cut into wedges
1/3 cup chicken stock
200 g udon noodles
100 g snow peas, halved lengthways
1 cup bean sprouts
1 fresh small red Thai chile, sliced thinly

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, half the sauce and garlic in medium bowl; cover. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Spray wok with cooking oil; cook chicken , in batches, in heated wok until browned.
  • Cook onion in wok 1 minute. Return chicken to wok with remaining sauce, stock, noodles and peas; stir-fry until hot.
  • Serve stir-fry topped with sprouts and chilli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.2, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 47.6, Sodium 3793.6, Carbohydrate 94.1, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 12.6, Protein 37.1

CAJUN FISH & RICE PILAF (21 DAY WONDER DIET: DAY 19)



Cajun Fish & Rice Pilaf (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 19) image

Make and share this Cajun Fish & Rice Pilaf (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 19) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1 small brown onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, trimmed and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
3/4 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
360 g white fish fillets
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • Spray base of a medium saucepan with cooking oil. Cook onion, celery and garlic, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add spices; cook, stirring, until fragrant.
  • Add rice; stir to coat in mixture. Add stock; bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered tightly, about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in parsley.
  • Meanwhile, spray medium frying pan with cooking oil. Sprinkle fish with cajun spice; cook in pan.
  • Serve pilaf with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.8, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 127.8, Sodium 514.2, Carbohydrate 70.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6.2, Protein 45

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA WITH ROCKET (21 DAY WONDER DIET: DAY 6)



Asparagus Frittata With Rocket (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 6) image

This is Day 6: Lunch, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. You can serve this frittata hot or cold, and it can be made the night before, so you can take it to work the next day! This lunch is to be followed by an afternoon snack of 1 small apple.

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 small red onion, sliced thinly
170 g asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2cm pieces
2 eggs
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons low fat cottage cheese
40 g baby rocket
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons baby capers, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Preheat grill.
  • Spray small frying pan with cooking oil; cook onion over heat, stirring, one minute. Add asparagus; cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine eggs, egg whites, and cheese in a medium jug. pour over asparagus mixture in pan. Cook, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until frittata is browned underneath.
  • Place pan under grill for about 5 minutes or until frittata is set.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl, serve frittata with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 212.6, Sodium 283.6, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.1, Protein 14.8

TUNA, CELERY & DILL SANDWICH (21 DAY WONDER DIET: DAY 15)



Tuna, Celery & Dill Sandwich (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 15) image

This is Day 15: Lunch, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. You can make the filling the night before, and assemble the sandwich in the morning. The baby spinach will stop the bread going soggy. This lunch is to be followed by an afternoon snack of 1 small apple.

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

185 g tuna in water, drained and flaked
200 g celery, chopped finely
2 tablespoons low-fat ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon fresh dill, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons baby capers, rinsed and drained
4 slices rye bread
20 g baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Combine tuna, celery, onion, dill and capers in medium bowl.
  • Divide half the spinach between two bread slices; top with tuna mixture, then remaining spinach and bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 38.9, Sodium 930.6, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 28.2

CHILLI CON CARNE (21 DAY WONDER DIET : DAY 2 )



Chilli Con Carne (21 Day Wonder Diet : Day 2 ) image

This is Day 2: Dinner, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. You make this recipe in larger amounts, and freeze in 1 serve portions.

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup brown rice
cooking spray
1 small brown onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
180 g ground beef
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
400 g diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup beef stock
125 g four-bean mix, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons skim-milk natural yogurt
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, coarsley chopped

Steps:

  • Cook rice in medium saucepan of boiling water until tender; drain.
  • Meanwhile, spray medium frying pan with cooking oil; cook onion and garlic over heat, stirring, until onon softens. Add beef and spices; cook, stirring, until beef is browned.
  • Add undrained tomatoes, paste and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Uncover; simmer about 10 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly. Stir in beans.
  • Serve rice and chilli con carne topped with yogurt. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.5, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 63.1, Sodium 436.2, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 9.8, Protein 23.7

RICOTTA AND BANANA ON TOAST (21 DAY WONDER DIET: DAY 10)



Ricotta and Banana on Toast (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 10) image

This is Day 10: Breakfast, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. This breakfast is to be followed by a snack of 1 small red capsicum and 1 tablespoon of low-fat cottage cheese.

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Breakfast

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons low-fat ricotta
2 slices rye bread, toasted
2 small bananas, sliced thickly
1 teaspoon honey
1 pinch ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Divide cheese between slices of toast; top with bananas, drizzle with honey, then sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.2, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 212.4, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 16.4, Protein 3.8

WARM ROASTED VEGIE SALAD (21 DAY WONDER DIET: DAY 7)



Warm Roasted Vegie Salad (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 7) image

This is Day 7: Lunch, on the 21-Day Wonder Diet. Instead of roasting the vegetables, you can char-grill them on a BBQ or grill pan. This salad can be made a day ahead, then warmed in the microwave. Add the cheese last. This lunch is to be followed by an afternoon snack of 125g grapes.

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

160 g flat mushrooms, halved
250 g kumara, cut into 4cm pieces
150 g red capsicums, cut into 4cm pieces
2 small tomatoes, quartered
2 garlic cloves, chopped coarsely
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped coarsely
50 g baby rocket
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons low-fat ricotta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 220C/200C fan-forced.
  • Combine vegetables and garlic in large baking dish. Roast, uncovered, about 25 minutes.
  • Combine roasted vegetables with parsley, rocket, and vinegar in large bowl.
  • Serve salad sprinkled with ricotta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 89.1, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 12.3, Protein 6.3

CHICKEN & PUMPKIN CURRY (21 DAY WONDER DIET: DAY 13)



Chicken & Pumpkin Curry (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 13) image

This is Day 13: Lunch, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. You can make this whole recipe the day before. This lunch is to be followed by an afternoon snack of 125g grapes.

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup brown rice
1 small red onion, chopped finely
2 tablespoons coriander roots, and stem chopped finely
1/4 cup coriander leaves
2 fresh long red chilies, chopped coarsely
2 garlic cloves, crushed
25 g fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup chicken stock
180 g chicken breast fillets, sliced finely
1/4 cup light coconut milk
150 g butternut pumpkin, cut into 1cm cubes
115 g baby corn, chopped coarsely
1 cup bean sprouts
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, extra

Steps:

  • Cook rice in large saucepan of boiling water unril tender, drain.
  • Meanwhile, blend onion, coriander root and stem mixture, coriander leaves, chilli, garlic, ginger, and turmeric until smooth.
  • Cook paste in medium frying pan, stirring, until fragrant. Add stock, chicken and coconut milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
  • Add pumpkin and corn to pan; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
  • Serve rice topped with curry, sprouts and extra coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.1, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 55.8, Sodium 253.8, Carbohydrate 71.2, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 11.3, Protein 32.6

MUESLI MUFFINS (21 DAY WONDER DIET: DAY 20)



Muesli Muffins (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 20) image

This is Day 20: Breakfast, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. This recipe makes 6 muffins. You will use the leftovers as a snack tomorrow! The muffins also freeze really well, and can be defrosted/heated in the microwave. This breakfast is to be followed by a mid-morning snack of 1 small pear.

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 6 muffins, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1/2 cup bran and cranberry muesli, Bran & Cranberry Muesli (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 4)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup skim-milk natural yogurt
1 egg
2/3 cup self-rising flour
2 teaspoons orange rind, finely grated
1/4 teaspoon mixed spice
1 tablespoon demerara sugar
1 tablespoon low-fat ricotta

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C Spray 6 muffin pan holes with cooking oil, or line with paper cases.
  • Combine muesli, oil, yogurt, egg, flour, rind and spice in medium bowl. Mix with fork.
  • Divide mixture among pan holes; sprinkle with sugar. Bake about 25 minutes.
  • Serve 2 muffins each with cheese.

SUMAC FISH & COUSCOUS SALAD (21 DAY WONDER DIET: DAY 3)



Sumac Fish & Couscous Salad (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 3) image

This is Day 3: Dinner, on the 21 day Wonder Diet. You can use any firm fish that is n season for this recipe. Sumac is a type of Middle-Eastern Spice, available from supermarkets. You can cook the fish without it if you like. The first time I made this recipe, I was unable to buy sumac, so I used a Portugese spice blend instead.

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 small red onion, chopped finely
1 garlic clove, crushed
180 g zucchini, sliced diagonally
125 g cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup of fresh mint, coarsley chopped
1/2 cup vegetable stock
1/2 cup couscous
320 g firm white fish fillets
2 teaspoons sumac
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Spray medium pan with cooking oil; cook onion and garlic over heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add zucchini and tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, about 1o minutes or until vegetables soften. Remove from heat, stir in mint.
  • Bring stock to a boil in a small saucepan; remove from heat, stir in couscous, stand 5 minutes. Stir into zucchini mixture.
  • Meanwhile, preheat grill. Sprinkle fish with sumac; grill until cooked, turning once.
  • Serve couscous topped with fish and lemon wedges.

COOL & CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD



Cool & Crunchy Chicken Salad image

When the weather sizzles, get your chill on with a cool chicken salad. Mine uses grapes, pecans and celery for that signature crunch. -Sarah Smiley, Bangor, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the first eight ingredients until blended. Add chicken, grapes, celery and pecans; toss to coat. Serve on lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 24g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TOMATO & EGG MUFFIN (21 DAY WONDER DIET: DAY 5)



Tomato & Egg Muffin (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 5) image

This is Day 5: Breakfast, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. This breakfast is to be followed by a mid-morning snack of 1 medium orange.

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 eggs
2 multigrain English muffins, split
1 small tomatoes, sliced thinly
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Poach the eggs in a pan of gently simmering water, until cooked as you like.
  • Meanwhile, toast muffins.
  • Divide tomato between two muffin halves; sprinkle with vinegar, top with eggs, then remaining muffin halves.

BRAN & CRANBERRY MUESLI (21 DAY WONDER DIET: DAY 4)



Bran & Cranberry Muesli (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 4) image

This is Day 4: Breakfast, on the 21 day Wonder Diet. This recipe makes 6 servings. If you don't feel like making any of the breakfasts on this diet, you are allowed to have this muesli instead, but remember it is ONLY 1/3 cup per serving! You can make larger batches of this, and store it in an airtight container. If you don't like cranberries, you can use sultanas or raisins instead. This breakfast is to be followed by a mid-morning snack of 1 carrot, cut into sticks.

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Breakfast

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup all-bran cereal
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup skim milk
1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • Combine oats, All-Bran, and cranberries in a small bowl to make muesli mixture.
  • Place 1/3 c muesli in each bowl; top with milk and berries.
  • Store remaining muesli mixture in an airtight container for Day 12 and Day 20 (the muesli is used in recipes on those days.).

HOISIN PORK (21 DAY WONDER DIET: DAY 13)



Hoisin Pork (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 13) image

This is day 13: Dinner, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. I don't eat these cuts of pork, so I used chicken breast instead. Also, you can use baby spinach in place of the watercress.

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

250 g pork fillets
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
cooking spray
350 g watercress, trimmed
1/3 cup of fresh mint, coarsely chopped
1 small green apple, sliced thinly
1/2 small red onion, sliced thinly
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
10 g fresh ginger, grated
1 small red Thai chile, chopped finely

Steps:

  • Spread pork with hoisin sauce. Spray medium frying pan with cooking oil; heat pan, cook pork. Cover pork, stand 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine watercress, mint, apple and onion in medium bowl.
  • Combine juice, soy sauce, ginger and chilli in small jug. Add to salad, toss to combine.
  • Serve salad topped with sliced pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.3, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 79.2, Sodium 903.2, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 11.5, Protein 32.8

SESAME BEEF STIR-FRY (21 DAY WONDER DIET: DAY 5)



Sesame Beef Stir-Fry (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 5) image

This Day 5: Dinner, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. This is so delicious, lots of flavour with very little fat! Be sure to have all of your ingredients prepared and measured out before you start, so you can just tip each thing in as required!

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Steak

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup couscous
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
180 g rump steak, sliced thinly
1 small red onion, cut into wedges
1 garlic clove, crushed
150 g baby bok choy, quartered
1 long red chili, sliced thinly
2 tablespoons beef stock
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
150 g snow peas, sliced thinly

Steps:

  • Combine couscous with the water in medium heatproof bowl, cover; stand 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in heated wok about 30 seconds; transfer to small bowl.
  • Stir-fry beef in heated wok until browned; transfer to another small bowl.
  • Stir-fry onion in heated wok 1 minute. Add garlic, bok choy and chilli; stir fry 1 minute. Add stock, sauces and beef; stir-fry until hot. Remove from heat; stir in peas.
  • Serve couscous topped with stir-fry and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

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