Want a reprieve from beef and turkey? Experiment with ground chicken — an underappreciated lean protein!
Ground Chicken Nutrition
Check labels carefully, as nutrition facts for ground chicken can vary significantly depending on the ratio of white to dark meat. On average, a 3-ounce portion of raw ground chicken contains 120 calories, 6 grams of total fat, 3 grams of saturated fat and 15 grams of protein.
How about its culinary prowess? Ground chicken is quick cooking and has a mild flavor. Swap it in for other ground options in recipes for burgers, meatballs and Mexican favorites.
Burgers (pictured above)
Fresh breadcrumbs are the secret to keeping these lean burgers moist and delicious.
Recipe: Chicken Burgers
More Burgers
Experiment with different flavor combos to find your favorite — this recipe turns up the spice and the heat.
Recipe: Middle Eastern Chicken Burgers
Meatballs
Make these bite-size delights for an appetizer or a main course. This Greek-inspired recipe comes complete with a creamy dipping sauce.
Recipe: Spanakopita Chicken Meatballs
Dumplings
Chicken and cabbage are seasoned with fresh ginger, then wrapped in tiny bundles and steamed. Serve these bites as finger food or with brown rice and cucumber salad for a light dinner.
Recipe: Steamed Dumplings
Chili
This outrageously delicious chili is made with chicken, beans and tons of veggies. Make extra and freeze for a dinner on a busy weeknight.
Recipe: Game-Time Chili
Korma
This flavorful and fast cooking meat and veggie dish is super satisfying with almost 20 grams of protein per serving.
Recipe: Chicken Korma
Tacos
Turn chicken into mini meatballs for this unusual taco recipe that has only 300 calories per serving!
Recipe: Chipotle Chicken Meatball Tacos
Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC, is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer and owner of Dana White Nutrition, Inc., which specializes in culinary and sports nutrition.
from Healthy Eats – Food Network Healthy Living Blog http://ift.tt/1cqDgnI
No comments:
Post a Comment