Curried Chicken on Pita

This is similar to Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma, but a little different in flavor.  It was a nice change from that.   And I would have again.

Curried Chicken on Pita

Photo by ALB

From Food and Wine
Active Time: N/A
Total Time: 25 MIN
Serves : 4

Ingredients
1 1/4 cups plain low-fat yogurt
4 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (used cooking spray)
2 jalapeños, seeded and thinly sliced
1 large red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Four 8-inch whole wheat pita breads
4 romaine lettuce leaves
1 large tomato, cut into thin wedges
1 medium cucumber—peeled, halved, seeded and cut into thin crescents

How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°. In a medium bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of the yogurt with the garlic, garam masala and curry powder. Add the chicken strips and stir until they are thoroughly coated with the yogurt-spice mixture.

Step 2
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the vegetable oil. Add the sliced jalapeños, red onion and coated chicken strips, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until the chicken strips are just white throughout, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and let stand for 1 minute to let the chicken, jalapeños and red onion cool slightly. Fold the remaining 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons of yogurt into the chicken, jalapeños and red onion until well combined.

Step 3
Heat the pita breads in the oven, about 30 seconds. Set the pitas on plates and top each one with a lettuce leaf, tomato wedges and cucumber slices. Spoon the chicken in yogurt sauce on top and serve right away.

6 Smart Points (my additions/subtractions at 4 servings)

Parmesan Bread Pudding with Broccoli Rabe and Pancetta

This was really good with Proscuitto.  Basically I got confused at the grocery store and bought the wrong meat.  That didn't stop us from eating it though.  Once again, we had to go to Whole Foods for the broccoli rabe, because shockingly, Kroger didn't have it.

Anyway, this is a really nice meal with a salad, or even for breakfast because eggs and fancy bacon.

Parmesan Bread Pudding with Broccoli Rabe and Pancetta

Photo by ALB

4 Servings
Prep Time: 15 min
There's a lot packed into this savory bread pudding recipe: pancetta, broccoli rabe, Parmesan cheese, and of course, eggs.
From Bon Appetit

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil (used PAM)
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 medium bunch broccoli rabe (rapini), trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups whole milk (used 2%)
1/2 pound country-style white bread, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 8 cups) (Pepperidge Farm)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan
6 thin slices pancetta (Italian bacon) (used prosciutto)

RECIPE PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 350°. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir until garlic is softened, about 30 seconds. Add broccoli rabe; sea-son with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until wilted, about 2 minutes; let cool slightly.

Meanwhile, whisk eggs, milk, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoons pepper in a large bowl to blend. Add broccoli rabe mixture, bread, and 1/2 cup Parmesan; toss to combine. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with pancetta and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.

Bake pudding until puffed, browned in spots, and set in the center, 45-55 minutes.

Nutritional Content
6 servings, 1 serving contains: Calories (kcal) 250 Fat (g) 15 Saturated Fat (g) 6 Cholesterol (mg) 240 Carbohydrates (g) 10 Dietary Fiber (g) 0 Total Sugars (g) 4 Protein (g) 18 Sodium (mg) 520

10 Smart Points (my additions/subtractions at 4 servings)

Cilantro Chicken with Peanuts

I supposed if you don't like cilantro, you shouldn't make this.  I do like it, so no issues from me. This was good an simple. The hardest part was finding peanuts since Kroger's were 4 months out of date.  (Circle K had some).

Cilantro Chicken with Peanuts

Photo by ALB

Cilantro, with its distinctive fragrance and flavor marries well with the spicy dried peppers in this Asian-style chicken recipe.

Adapted from BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS

MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
PREP: 10 MINS
COOK: 7 MINS

Ingredients
Cooking Spray
1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 ounce honey-roasted peanuts (1/4 cup)
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tablespoon Sambal Oelek
1 tablespoon soy sauce, low-sodium
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
2 cups hot cooked rice
Didn't add 4 cups finely shredded napa cabbage

Directions
Heat 10-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat covered in cooking spray. Add chicken. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add peanuts and crushed pepper. Cook and stir 3 minutes more or until chicken is just cooked through. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and vinegar. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro. Spoon over cabbage or rice. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.

5 Smart Points (my additions/subtractions at 4 servings)