Low-Fat Cooking

Below you will find a recipe that i make often,and it is very tasty.

You can serve it with a salad or a nice rice pilaf,or both.

Whatever you decide to serve it with i am sure you will enjoy this recipe!

Chicken Strips

3 boneless,skinless chicken breast sliced into 1 inch wide strips.

2 egg whites

1/4 tsp garlic powder

3/4 tsp onion powder

3/4 tsp seasoning salt

1 tbs parsley flakes

1 cup corn flake crumbs

Beat egg whites with a fork.

Add chicken strips and stir until well coated.

Combine all other ingredients in a plate.

Dip chicken strips into crumb mixture until well coated.

Place on lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake at 400 F for 10 minutes.

Turn strips over and bake another 10 minutes.

I will also include a nice rice pilaf to go with the chicken strips!

Rice Pilaf

2 tbs vegetable oil

1 cup rice uncooked

1cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped celery

2 10oz cans of chicken or beef broth

2 tbs water

2 tbs chopped fresh parsley

2 tbs sweet basil ( fresh basil is better)

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 medium zucchini,halved lenghtwise and sliced

3 medium carrots sliced thin

1 red pepper chopped

Heat oil in a large fry pan or wok

Saute rice for 7 minutes.

add onion and celery,cook for 3 minutes.

Add chicken or beef broth with water,parsley,pepper and basil.Bring to a boil.

Cover and simmer for 40 minutes.

Add carrots,red pepper and zucchini.Stir.

Cook for 35 minutes until vegetables are tender.

I hope you enjoy this as much as i do.

Have a great day!

Christine Hardy