Simple recipes that are low in fat and calories and easy to prepare can help you stay on track whether you are trying to shed a few pounds or if you are simply concentrating on eating healthy.  Try some of my favorites below. 

Apricot Chicken

6 ounces of boneless, skinless chicken breast

1/4 cup flour

2 tsp canola oil

1/2-3/4 cup of apricot preserves

1/2 cup of fat free, reduced sodium chicken broth

1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce

Lightly cover chicken breasts with flour on both sides;

Heat oil in a large skillet and brown chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side, lower heat to low;

Combine apricot preserves, chicken broth and soy sauce in a bowl and add to chicken in skillet;

Simmer for 15 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked, then remove chicken from skillet and put on a plate, cover with tin foil;

Turn heat to medium/high and cook the sauce until it thickens (about 2 minutes);

Pour sauce over chicken and serve;

You can also garnish with a tablespoon of crushed pinapple or mandarin orange segments.

ENJOY!

Calories: *295; Fat 1.8g; Cholesterol 82mg; Sodium 250mg; Carbs 34.2g; Protein 34g (*approx) Per serving.

Ginger Lime Chicken Breasts

4-5 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 limes (squeezed for juice)

2 tsp low sodium soy sauce

1 tsp fresh grated ginger

1 tsp sesame oil

1 garlic clove (minced)

1 bunch scallions (finely chopped)

Put chicken in a shallow glass baking dish;

In a separate bowl combine garlic, oil, scallions, lime juice, ginger, soy sauce.  Coat chicken and refridgerate for 3 hours;

Grill chicken on medium heat or broil for 7 minutes on each side until chicken reaches 165 degrees and  is cooked through.

You can garnish with sliced limes!

Calories: *197; Fat 3.2g; Cholesterol 98mg; Sodium 201mg; Carbs 2.3g; Protein 39g; (*approx) Per serving.

ENJOY!

HOW ABOUT DESSERT! 

Strawberry-Meringue Pie

Canola oil cooking spray
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
4 cups sliced strawberries
1 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup pasteurized egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tartar

Heat oven to 375 . Coat a 9" pie plate with cooking spray; pour in crumbs; press to form an even layer. Bake 15 minutes. Mash 2 cups berries with 1 cup sugar and salt in a medium pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; stir. Add gelatin; stir until dissolved. Remove from heat; add 1 tsp vanilla and remaining 2 cups berries. Mix egg whites and cream of tartar in a bowl; beat until soft peaks form. Add remaining 2 tbsp sugar and remaining 1/2 tsp vanilla; beat until stiff. Spoon berries onto piecrust; top with meringue. Bake 12 minutes. Cool; refrigerate at least 3 hours.
Serves 8

Calories 198 per serving;
Fat 1.6g fat (0.3 g saturated);
Carbs 41.5g; Fiber 1.8g;
Protein 4.2g

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TILL THEN,  CONCENTRATE ON HEALTHY EATING!

YOU CAN DO IT