If you're a stay at home mother, work at home mom or even a new mom, these Low Carb Chicken Recipes will be your go to meals.
Chicken is a wonderful source of protein. If you're a nursing mom then you know that protein is a must.
Even though these recipes are low carb, you can always add some pasta or complex carbs to keep your milk supply up!
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Let's get to it.
Let's get to it.
If you are a meat lover Chicken is a wonderful meal to incorporate into your daily meals. If you are looking to watch your Carb in take then these 3 meals could be perfect to add to your menu.
Not only do these meals have some amazing health benefits if you do your research, they are high in protein and low in carbs... Which is your goal!!
Mustard Baked Chicken
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Bake Time: 35 Minutes
Oven:325 degrees
Makes: 6 Servings
2 ½ to 3 pounds meaty chicken pieces(breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks)
1/3 cup brown mustard
1 tbsp cooking oil( I always substitute coconut oil or olive oil for amazing health benefits)
1 Tbsp soy sauce
2 teaspoons heat stable granular sugar substitute
1. If desired, remove skin from chicken. Place chicken in a greased 3 quart rectangular baking dish. Bake in a 425 degree oven for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together mustard, oil, soy sauce, and sugar substitute
3 Remove chicken from oven.. Generously brush mustard mixture over chicken. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes more or until chicken is tender and no longer pink(170 F for breasts, 180F for thighs and drumsticks), brushing occasionally with mustard mixture.
Nutrition Facts per serving: 259 cal., 14g total fat, (3 g sat.fat),86 mg chol, 409 mg sodium, 4 g carb. 0 g fiber, 29 g pro.
Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Grill: 15 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
1 8- ounce carton plain fat-free yogurt
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 Tbsp snipped fresh oregano or savory or 1 tsp dried oregano or savory, crushed
1 to 1½ teaspoons bottle minced garlic(2 to 3 cloves)
1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground turmeric(optional)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 small cucumber, seeded and chopped(about 2/3 cup)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves(about 1 1/4 pounds total)
1. In a medium bowl combine yogurt, onion, oregano, garlic, sesame seeds, cumin, turmeric desired), and salt. Transfer half of the yogurt mixture to a small bowl;stir in cucumber. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Reserve the remaining yogurt mixture.
2. In a grill with a cover, arrange medium-hot coals around a drip pan. Test for medium heat above the pan. Place chicken on grill rack over drip pan. Spoon the reserved yogurt mixture over chicken. cover and grill for 15 to 18 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink(170 F)
3. Serve chicken with cucumber mixture.
Nutrition Facts per serving:201 calories, 4 g total fat(1 g sat fat) 76 mg chol, 181 mg sodium, 7 g carb 0 g fiber, 33 g pro.
Thyme and Garlic Chicken Breasts**
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook:5 to 6 hours (low heat setting) or 2 1/2 to 3 hours(high-heat setting) plus 10 minutes)
Makes:6 to 8 servings
3 to 4 pounds whole chicken breasts with bone, halved lengthwise
1 Tbsp bottled mined garlic (6 cloves)
1 1/2 tsp dried thyme, crushed
1/4 cup orange juice
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1. Remove skin from chicken. Place chicken in a 3½ or 4 quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with garlic and thyme. Pour orange juice and balsamic vinegar over chicken.
2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high heat setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Transfer chicken to a serving platter reserving juices. cover chicken;keep warm.
3. for sauce, skim off fat from cooking juices. Strain juices into a small saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until reduced to about 1 cup.. Pass sauce with chicken.
Nutrition facts per serving: 178 cal., 2 g total fat(0g sat fat), 85 mg chol., 78 mg sodium, 3 g carbo, 0 g fiber, 34 g pro.
**As a lover of natural home remedies during cold and flu season, or sinus issues, this recipe would be great. Garlic has so many health benefits as well as thyme. I usually use the essential oils for thyme but you can still get health benefits from the herb as well.
These recipes I found in my collection of cook books. Its an oldie but goodie.
15 Minutes or Less Low-Carb Recipes (Better Homes & Gardens)
These recipes I found in my collection of cook books. Its an oldie but goodie.
15 Minutes or Less Low-Carb Recipes (Better Homes & Gardens)
