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Try This Fruity, Whole Grain, Lean Meat To Say Goodbye To Those Killer Fats!

RECIPE: Stone Fruit Chicken-Rice Salad

What do you need?

  •     3 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, trimmed
  •     1 teaspoon salt, divided
  •     1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  •     Cooking spray
  •     2 tablespoons olive oil
  •     1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  •     2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  •     2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  •     1 1/2 cups pitted, coarsely chopped nectarines
  •     1 cup cooked brown rice, cooled
  •     1 cup coarsely chopped pitted cherries
  •     1/2 cup sliced green onions
  •     1/4 cup dry-roasted almonds, chopped
  •     3 tablespoons torn mint

Stone Fruit Chicken-Rice Salad

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: This serving is for 4 people.

How do you make it?

  •     Preheat grill to medium-high heat
  •     Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  •     Place chicken on a grill rack coated with cooking spray
  •     Grill for 5 minutes on each side or until done
  •     Let it stand for 5 minutes
  •     Chop the chicken into lean cuts
  •     Combine oil, rind, juice, and mustard in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk
  •     Add chopped, cooked chicken, nectarines, and remaining ingredients
  •     Toss all the ingredients properly

And voilaaa!! You have a low fat and healthy meal ready to EAT!!!

How many calories would you consume with this?

300 CALORIES

Good to know!

This low calorie, fruity and healthy meal with a combination of grains and proteins ideal to be consumed at night so that you get a good portion of protein yet not stay deprived of the beloved carbs. You also take good amount of fruits along with this dish so yeah, a great combination meal to stay thin and most of all healthy!

By : Natural Health News

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