recipes from "Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies"
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Honey Chicken Stir Fry
This is great served with brown rice and garnished with sesame seeds and chopped chives.
6 servings (4 ounces each)
4 tsps peanut oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken brest, cut 1/2 inch thick
2 cups small broccoli florets
1 small onion, cut into thin strips
1 medium carrot, cut into thin slices
2 cups small mushrooms, cut in half
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 tbs soy sauce
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat; add the chicken and saute for 3 minutes
add the broccoli, onions, carrots, and mushrooms to the chicken and saute for 5 minutes
add the honey, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and soy sauce
stir until all the vegetables are glazed and the sauce is bubbly hot, about 1 minute
make sure all of the chicken is the same size so it will cook evenly. you can use shrimp and scallops in this recipe if you prefer.
Ricotta Chicken
4 servings (5 ounces each)
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
3 tbs pine nuts
2 tbs fresh basil, chopped
1 tbs fresh tyme, chopped
1 tsp garlic, chopped
2 tbs sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 artichoke heart, chopped
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, pounded 1/4 inch thick, being careful not to tear the meat
1/2 cup white wine
salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
in a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, pine nuts, basil, tyme, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichoke heart.
mix well
lay the pounded chicken breasts flat and devide the cheese mixture evenly
spread the cheese mixture over the top of the chicken brest and roll the chicken breast tightly
place the chicken seam side down into a baking pan
pour the white wine into the baking pan with the chicken, and add the salt and pepper
bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until done and the juices run clear
serve