FOOD
Crispy Asian Chicken Salad
2 Boneless Skinless Chicken breast halves (4 oz each)
2 teaspoons Hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
4 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 cups Spring mix salad greens
1 sm. Green pepper Julienned
1 sm Sweet red pepper, Julienned
1 medium carrol, julienned
1/2 sliced fresh mushrooms
2 Tablespoons thinly slice onion
2 Tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup of reduced fat sesame ginger salad dressing
Directions.
- Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2 in thickness. Combine hoisin sauce and sesame oil; brush over chicken. In a shallow bowl, combine panko and sesame seeds; dip chicken in mixture.
- In a large nonstick, cook chicken in oil until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes on each side
- Meanwhile, divide salad greens between 2 plates. Top with peppers, carrot, mushrooms, and onion. Slice chicken; place on top. Sprinkle with almonds and drizzle with dressing.
Nutrition Facts: Svg. size 1 Salad. 386 calories, 17 . fat (2g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 620 mg sodium, 29 g. carbohydrates(11 g. sugars, 6 gr. fiber), 30 gr. protein.
Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetables, 2 fat, 1 starch.
About Mary Anne Chadbourne:
Mary Anne Chadbourne Retired Registered Dietitian, foodie, baker, cookbook lover, traveler, and skincare consultant. With more than 30 years of work as a Registered Dietitian teachings the general population and veterans about how food and nutrition are related to your health. The old adage "you are what you eat" rings very true. Good nutrition can be implemented in everyday life by learning all you can about basic nutrition and how it works in the body. Also being aware of the foods you are eating by reading food labels. Counseling sessions with an experienced dietitian will help to create healthy meals that also "taste good". The recipes provided in these articles are tested before publishing them. Also, good nutrition applies to skincare. With an adequate regimen according to your skin condition and healthy eating habits, your skin will be clear and glowing.