HIgh Protein Recipes

CRANBERRY-BALSAMIC CHICKEN THIGHS

To round out this healthy chicken dinner recipe, put some farro on to cook before you start cooking the chicken. MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds) ½ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 ½ cups cranberries, thawed if frozen ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish   METHOD STEP 1 Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin-side down, reduce heat to...

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ROASTED CHICKEN & WINTER SQUASH OVER MIXED GREENS

This hearty salad comes together with little effort, since the squash and chicken can roast together on the same sheet pan.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 45 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2 ½ pounds delicata or acorn squash 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard, 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided 1 teaspoon ground pepper, divided ½ teaspoon salt, divided 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 8 cups mixed salad greens 4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese 4...

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CHOPPED GREEK SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Chicken turns this Greek-inspired salad into a substantial main course   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 60 MINUTES INGREDIENTS ⅓ cup red-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, 1 teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce 2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken, 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped ½ cup finely chopped red onion ½ cup sliced ripe black olives ½ cup crumbled feta cheese METHOD Whisk vinegar, oil, dill (or oregano), garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl....

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GINGER-TAHINI OVEN-BAKED SALMON & VEGETABLES

The tahini sauce does double duty in this healthy salmon recipe, serving as a glaze for the fish and also as a drizzle for the entire dish at the end of cooking.    MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 60 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 large sweet potato, cubed (about 12 oz.) 1 pound white button 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided ½ teaspoon salt, divided 1 pound green beans, trimmed 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon plus 2 tsp. tahini 1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. honey 1 ½ teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger 1 ¼ pounds salmon, preferably wild-caught, cut into 4 portions 2...

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