Horseradish mixed with mayonnaise gives a zip to these boneless, skinless chicken thighs while the panko bread crumbs form a golden crust.
Panko breadcrumbs are a Japanese variety of bread crumbs and are made from bread that has been baked or toasted giving them a firm texture.
Helpful Hints:
- Chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs.
Horseradish Encrusted Chicken
Makes 2 servings. Recipe by Linda Gassenheimer
3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
Olive oil spray
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Remove visible fat from the chicken. Mix mayonnaise and horseradish together in a bowl. Place breadcrumbs on a plate. Dip chicken into the mayonnaise mixture, making sure all sides are coated. Then dip chicken into breadcrumbs coating all sides. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and spray with olive oil spray. Add chicken. Cook 5 minutes, turn and cook 5 minutes. A meat thermometer should read 170 degrees. Remove to 2 dinner plates and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Per serving: 350 calories, 17 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 6 g monounsaturated fat, 160 mg cholesterol, 35 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 4 g sugars, 530 mg sodium, 520 mg potassium, 340 mg phosphorus.
Garlic Sweet Potatoes and Sugar Snap Peas
Makes 2 servings. Recipe by Linda Gassenheimer
1/2 pound sweet potatoes
2 cups sugar snap peas, (about 6 ounces)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Peel potatoes and cut into strips about the same size as the sugar snap peas (about 2-inches-by-1/2-inch).
Microwave method:
Place potatoes, sugar snap peas and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a plate or plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes. Potatoes should be cooked through.
Stove top method:
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and add the potatoes. Boil 3 minutes, add sugar snap peas and garlic. Boil 2 more minutes. Drain.
Add olive oil and salt and pepper. Toss well.
Per serving: 150 calories, 2.5 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 1.5 g monounsaturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 4 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates, 5 g dietary fiber, 7 g sugars, 65 mg sodium, 520 mg potassium, 90 mg phosphorus
