The day after a night out and I'm feeling the need to start cutting back, I turn to a filling salad and grilled chicken. And ladies, if he's still hungry, this is a great opportunity to make a "side plate" with any leftovers that are in the fridge.
Maniac Marinade
2 tbs whole grain mustard
1/4 cup balsalmic vinegar
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp basil
2 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
Add all ingredients to a zip-loc bag, add 2 pieces of chicken breast (raw, cleaned and trimmed). Close the zipper and mash it all together until its well mixed. Let rest in the fridge for 4 hours or over night. Grill until done (8 minutes or so).
Crazy Salad
2 cups of greens
10 baby carrots chopped in half
10 olives
1/2 cucumber chopped
1/2 green pepper chopped
2 tbs feta cheese
Mix all ingredients and whatever else you have on hand. Measure out 1 tbsp of salad dressing to top.
Cost: $4.65
Calories in 1 piece chicken and 1/2 salad: 353
Buying meat for 2 people can be really frustrating. This week at the store, chicken breasts were on sale, but you had to buy the large package. And then, the large packages don't have an even number - always 5 or 7 breasts. This time I got a package with 2 larger pieces and 3 small pieces. I made the 2 large ones tonight and the other three I put in another zip-loc bag with a different marinade and stuck in the freezer for another meal.
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