South Beach Savory Chicken Saute Food

SAVORY SOUTHWESTERN SOUP-SOUTH BEACH FRIENDLY!

Steps:

• Chop the chicken breasts into 1/2 in cubes and sprinkle with the dry spices and mix well to coat.
• In a large, heavy bottomed soup pot, brown the coated chicken in hot oil 3-5 minutes, stirring often. Add the onion and garlic and mix well. Cook an additional 3-5 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
• Add the can of tomatoes and stir. Then add the jar of salsa and stir again. When this mixture begins to boil add the containers of chicken broth. Stir and bring to a boil.
• Add the beans, frozen corn and green beans. Note: may need to break the beans so they are bite sized (about 1/2 inch each).
• Bring to a boil again and reduce heat to simmer. Cook an additional 10-15 minutes until the beans and corn are tender.
• If rice is desired, cook separately according to package directions and add 1/4 cup to each bowl when serving.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro.
• Note: Omit corn and rice if you're on the South Beach Diet and increase beans to 2 cans. Also consider adding jicama for fiber and a lovely crunchy texture.

SAVORY CHICKEN SAUTE (SBD- PHASE 1)

Steps:

• .Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chicken breasts in the oil for 4 minutes, then turn them over and add the onion. Cover and cook for 3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, rosemary, and broth. Cover and cook until the onion is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.

SAVORY CHICKEN SAUTé

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
• Sauté chicken in oil for 4 minutes, then turn.
• Add onion, cover, and cook for 3 minutes longer. Stirring occasionally.
• Add garlic rosemary and broth.
• Cover and cook 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender crisp.

ORIENTAL CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine cabbage, scallions, sesame oil and vinegar.
• Toss well and chill until ready to serve.
• Toss with sesame seeds before serving.

SOUTH BEACH CHOCK-FULL-OF-VEGGIES CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add peppers, mushrooms, onion,celery, and garlic. Cook about 7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Add seasonings and continue to cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add beans and tomatoes with all their juices and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes, until chili is fragrant and slightly thickened.

SOUTH BEACH DIET BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a jar or container with a tight lid.
• Cover and shake.
• Store in refrigerator.

SAVORY CHICKEN SAUTE

Steps:

• Rub lemon pepper on chicken.
• In lg skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Saute chicken 7 minutes each side or until done; remove from skillet& keep warm.
• Add carrots and onions to skillet.
• Saute 2 minutes.
• Whisk together broth and flour.
• Pour over vegetables; bring to boil.
• Simmer 2 minutes.
• Add sour cream and parsley.
• Simmer 2 minutes.
• Spoon over chicken.

CHEESY FRITTATA - SOUTH BEACH

Steps:

• Cook turkey bacon per directions on package until crisp. Set aside. Crumble when cool.
• Coat an ovenproof 10" skillet with cooking spray. Melt the spread in the skillet. Add the onion, bell pepper, and zucchini, and saute over medium-low heat until the vegetables are tender, 2 - 3 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, basil, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook until the flavors are blended, 2 - 3 minutes, and remove from the heat.
• Preheat the broiler.
• In a blender, combine the egg substitute, cottage cheese, and milk and process until smooth.
• Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and return to the heat source. Sprinkle the crumbled turkey bacon over the top. Cover and cook on medium-low heat until the bottom is set and the top is still slightly wet.
• Transfer the skillet to the broiler and broil until the top is set - 2-3 minutes.
• Sprinkle with the cheese and broil until the cheese melts.
• Serve while hot.