Energy Booster
When you eat is just as important as what you eat! Skipping meals can cause your energy levels to drop. Eating too much food can put you at risk for high blood glucose, and that makes you feel tired or sluggish. The best plan is to eat moderate, healthy, regular meals.
Chipotle Chicken Recipe
Serves 2 to 4
Ingredients:
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground chipotle chile pepper (available in spice aisle)
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 cup flour
4 Tbs butter
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup dry white wine
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 cup chicken broth (canned or homemade)
8 lemon slices
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions:
Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap. Gently pound with a rubber mallet until 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick. Cut into 2 x 2 inch pieces.
Combine salt, ground chipotle chili pepper and paprika. Sprinkle evenly on both sides of chicken pieces. Dredge seasoned chicken in flour, tapping off any excess, so it is lightly coated.
Heat a large heavy skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add butter and olive oil. When oil is sizzling, add chicken pieces in one layer (may have to do two batches) and cook until lightly golden on each side, turning one time only. Set chicken aside and keep warm.
Add the white wine and lemon juice to the pan juices and bring to a boil. Cook over high heat about 3 minutes until reduced, scraped up browned bits. Then add chicken broth and reduce again about 3 minutes.
Return chicken to the pan along with 4 lemon slices, burying the lemon in the sauce. Simmer an additional 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with additional lemon slices and pan gravy.
Published 12/26/08
