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John Morton
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JHunter,
I posted a grilled chicken recipe under the Poultry recipe category on TVWBB last June, called MC Chicken. My wife got this recipe from our neighbor who was participating in Weight Watchers at the time, and I believe this is a WW recipe. We find the marinade provides flavor throughout the chicken - and it should be low cal as well.
I posted a grilled chicken recipe under the Poultry recipe category on TVWBB last June, called MC Chicken. My wife got this recipe from our neighbor who was participating in Weight Watchers at the time, and I believe this is a WW recipe. We find the marinade provides flavor throughout the chicken - and it should be low cal as well.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by JHunter:
I LOVE using my grill, but I need some recipes that are low calorie yet high in flavor/satisfaction. Anyone have any suggestions.
Thanks,
Jay </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I feel ya. Seafood is different and fun. I learned to do some darn good scallops recently due to my diet. Seafood cooks really fast too.
I've also done a lot of experimenting with seasonings for chicken lately. That resulted in this.
By hogsfan at 2011-01-27
By hogsfan at 2011-01-27
It wasn't a rack of babybacks but still tasty a very low calorie.
I LOVE using my grill, but I need some recipes that are low calorie yet high in flavor/satisfaction. Anyone have any suggestions.
Thanks,
Jay </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I feel ya. Seafood is different and fun. I learned to do some darn good scallops recently due to my diet. Seafood cooks really fast too.
I've also done a lot of experimenting with seasonings for chicken lately. That resulted in this.
By hogsfan at 2011-01-27
By hogsfan at 2011-01-27
It wasn't a rack of babybacks but still tasty a very low calorie.
Bob H.
TVWBB Hall of Fame
This one is easy, low calorie, and tastes great.Get some Lawry's Garlic and Pepper marinade and some nice fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts. The package says to marinate for 30 minutes or more. I marinate them for 24 hours, then grill, being careful to get them done, but not overdone and dry. Easy and delicious.
George Curtis
TVWBB Olympian
for sure spices are yer friend. also cooking up a lot of veggies will fill ya up. and no joke, drink a big glass of water before eating.
I'm with George on this one....lots of grilled veggies such as Butternut pumpkin(squash) and other squashes....corn on the cob, Potato (sparingly) zucchini, eggplant, onions, bell peppers, broccoli, bok choy or pak choy, carrots, mushrooms man the list is endless to what you can grill with vegetables.
When cutting and slicing them..do the eggplant last as it tends to go brown unless you place it in cold water first.
Get one of those high sided weber vegetable grilling trays and heat up on your hot grill, you'll need to soak you veggies in cold water for about 20 mins prior to putting in the tray and keep a spray bottle handy full with water to keep spraying the veggies so they won't dry out.
Why water? because it keep the vegetables from burning too fast compared to using a spray oil (although sometimes it's good to use spray oil for just the butternut,potatoes and zuccini but I like to use water...just keep tossing them around till they are softening and getting that stirfry look about them...delish
Chuck some spices in with them like a tuscan mix or even cajun.
Oh yeah as for meat..you guys love Turkey right?
Lean, mean and high in Protein!!
Cheers
Davo
When cutting and slicing them..do the eggplant last as it tends to go brown unless you place it in cold water first.
Get one of those high sided weber vegetable grilling trays and heat up on your hot grill, you'll need to soak you veggies in cold water for about 20 mins prior to putting in the tray and keep a spray bottle handy full with water to keep spraying the veggies so they won't dry out.
Why water? because it keep the vegetables from burning too fast compared to using a spray oil (although sometimes it's good to use spray oil for just the butternut,potatoes and zuccini but I like to use water...just keep tossing them around till they are softening and getting that stirfry look about them...delish
Chuck some spices in with them like a tuscan mix or even cajun.
Oh yeah as for meat..you guys love Turkey right?
Lean, mean and high in Protein!!
Cheers
Davo
Gary H. NJ
TVWBB Platinum Member
In the western world, we tend to eat much more animal protein than we really need. Cut back on meat servings and cut out the starch component of the meal (potato, noodles, rice). Sub the starch with another veggies dish. The key is to make the veggies really tasty, which may take some research for new recipes. In the autumn/winter, I love roasted vegetables (carrots, sweet potato, parsnip, onion, etc) with herbs. Brussel sprouts are really great roasted too.
Another low fat idea is homemade soup. Start any dinner with a big bowl of soup and you're bound to eat less of the rest. Good luck!
Another low fat idea is homemade soup. Start any dinner with a big bowl of soup and you're bound to eat less of the rest. Good luck!
Dave from Denver
TVWBB Wizard
Grilled romaine halves:
split romaine down the middle through the stem,
spray with olive oil, salt, pepper, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
grill over high heat 1-2 minutes until slightly charred
squeeze lemon over warm hearts, serve immediately
split romaine down the middle through the stem,
spray with olive oil, salt, pepper, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
grill over high heat 1-2 minutes until slightly charred
squeeze lemon over warm hearts, serve immediately
Michael L.
TVWBB Fan
I always found turkey burgers to be dry and unappealing. Until I found out this little tidbit.
Take ground turkey and add the following:
Equal parts oil, bread crumbs, and brown sugar. Then season them however you would want them to taste (i.e.. southwest spicy, tropical, etc).
The oil makes them really juicy. The bread crumbs help them keep their shape, and the brown sugar helps create a charred crust that beef burgers get on the grill, but regular turkey burgers often lack.
I'm always reactions of surprise and excitement when I make these for someone new.
Take ground turkey and add the following:
Equal parts oil, bread crumbs, and brown sugar. Then season them however you would want them to taste (i.e.. southwest spicy, tropical, etc).
The oil makes them really juicy. The bread crumbs help them keep their shape, and the brown sugar helps create a charred crust that beef burgers get on the grill, but regular turkey burgers often lack.
I'm always reactions of surprise and excitement when I make these for someone new.