Chicken with White Beans, Broccoli, and Toasted Garlic

Ingredients:

1/2 package fresh broccoli florets
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 cup lemon juice
red pepper flakes
salt
black pepper
1 lb chicken, diced
1/2 can navy beans
1/4 cup grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese


Directions:

Steam broccoli in the microwave for 2 minutes.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook 5 minutes or until golden, stirring frequently. Remove garlic to a small bowl. Add juice, spices, salt, and pepper; stir with a whisk.

Heat pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook until done, stirring frequently.

Combine broccoli, lemon mixture, chicken, beans, and cheese, tossing gently to coat.

Sweet Potato and Beef Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

1 lb beef steak, sliced into thin 1 inch strips
1/2 tsp. sesame oil
1 tbsp. unsweetened apple butter
1 tbsp. soy sauce
red pepper flakes
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. minced ginger
2 small sweet potatoes, diced
1 cup green beans (try with peppers next time?)
1 onion, sliced


Directions:

In a bowl, combine beef with sesame oil, apple butter, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.

Bring water to boil in a medium heat. Cook sweet potato 5-7 min or until soft but firm. Remove with a slotted spoon (leave water in the pot). Add green beans and boil for 4 min or until soft but firm. Drain.

Add oil to a skillet over high heat. Add beef mixture and onion and cook until done, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and beans. Cook for 1 more minute. Serve.

Caramelized Onion Chicken

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken tenders, diced
salt
pepper
1 onion, sliced
1/2 seedless, sugar free raspberry jam
1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. minced ginger


Directions:

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and sauté 2 minutes. Add chicken to pan; sauté 8 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove onion and chicken from pan.

Add jam and remaining ingredients to pan; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk. Return chicken mixture to pan; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Chicken and Sausage Étouffée

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
6 oz smoked turkey sausage, cut into bite sized pieces
1 green pepper, diced
1 red pepper, diced
Cajun seasoning
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp. white wine
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. cornstarch


Directions:

Season chicken with cajun seasoning and saute with sausage. Add garlic and peppers and continue to cook. Add 1/2 cup white wine and lemon juice and reduce for several minutes. Add cornstarch to remaining wine and add to pan. Cook until the sauce thickens and serve.