EASY- High Protein-Low carb recipes

[vixensghost]

GREEK CHICKEN
Makes 6 svgs. - Each svg. 59 grams protein - 1 gram carb

3 Lbs. chicken pcs.
1/4 cup extra viegin olive oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup lemon juice-FRESH
1 tsp lemon zest
1 TBS Dijon mustard
1 TBS. Dried oregano
Ground pepper to taste
1/2 lbs. crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cups Olives- Kalamata IF you have a Greek store nearby
Rinse chicky under cold water and pat dry.In a small bowl, combine olive oil,garlic,lemon juice,lemon zest,mustard,oregano and black pepper. Mix well. Arrange chicky in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour marinade over chicky,refriage for 1 hour.
Preheat oven 375. Bake uncovered,basting occasionally until chicky is tender, approx. 30-40 minutes. Crumble feta cheese and sprinkle olives during last 5 minutes of cooking.

ENJOY!

 

[jenscats5]

Vix - MMMMMMMMMM this all sounds yummy!! After my contest I'll have to try some!!

 

[vixensghost]

Jen, Did you drool? hehehe

I hope you get the chance to try 'em soon. Sucks to be cutting,huh?

 

[jenscats5]

Jen, Did you drool? hehehe

I hope you get the chance to try 'em soon. Sucks to be cutting,huh?

I feel like I've moved beyond cutting to torture!! LOL

Yes, I'm drooling....

 

[vixensghost]

You poor girl...

May I ask? Are you into fitness comps or female BB?

 

[jenscats5]

You poor girl...

May I ask? Are you into fitness comps or female BB?

I'm doing figure for now, but I'd like to switch over to BB (natty)

 

[vixensghost]

FANTASTIC!

Pssst..GO Natty,babe!

 

[vixensghost]

Cilantro Pesto

Makes about 1 cup 3 grams protein---2 grams carbs

You can use this w/ fish, chicken, meats

2 bunches cilantro-coarsly chopped with stems REMOVED
2 TBS. lime juice
1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds-chopped
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
6 minced garlic gloves
1/2 cup pure-pressed olive oil
black pepper to taste ( I've even used crushed red pepper to give it a kick)

In a blender, or food process. puree all ingred. Tste, and adjust seasonings. Store covered in fridge.

 

[vixensghost]

Creamy Dill Dressing

makes 1 cup- trace protein, trace of carbs

Use on mixed greens, or roasted veggies.

1/2 cup Mayo( made from pure - pressed oil)
1/2 cup whole sour cream
1 tsp. red wine vinegar
1 TBS. fresh lime juice
1 TBS. parsley
1 TBS. scallions- minced
1 TBS. fresh dill- minced
Black pepper to taste

In a med. bowl, using a fork, whisk all ingreds. until smooth. Chill before using.

ENJOY!

 

[vixensghost]

Fifty Cloves of Garlic and One lil Chicken

(this WILL keep the vampires and most people away) lol

Makes 4 servings- 56 grams of protein- trace of carbs

1 3 lbs. chicken cut into pcs.
3 TBS. pure pressed virgin olive oil
50 peeled garlic cloves
2 TBS. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 cup chicken stock OR LOW sodium canned stock

Preheat oven to 375 Rinse chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. In a large roasting pan, heat oil over med./high heat. When oil is hot, add chicken pcs. and garlic and saute,turning occasionally, 5-10 minutes.

Using spoon, slim excess fat from pot. Add lemon jiuce, thyme,black pepper and chicken stock. Cover tighly and bake 35-45 minutes, until chicken is tender.

ENJOY!