At times, I have been a fast foodoholic. I go in waves, sometimes it appeals to me and sometimes not. But since before Christmas I've not had any since it's high in calories and sodium. However, I got a coupon for a free fresco taco at Taco Bell and since they were only 170 calories, I decided to pick one up on my way to school yesterday. That was a HUGE mistake. I was so sick the rest of the day. And I have no idea why! I understand fast food is not good for you but I was crampy and had a huge headache all day which was not cool because I had my two intense classes that afternoon. I've never had a reaction to fast food before but believe me, it was not worth it and from now on, I'll pack my lunch.
On a better note, I tried a great new recipe last night that I want to share. It's from the Biggest Loser Cookbook (I love that show!). The recipe is for 4 servings and has 197 calories a serving. Try it, it's great! It's gluten free, low in sodium, and goes great with a salad which is what I did last night.
New Orleans Rubbed Chicken with Apricot Mustard Sauce
1 T dried thyme
1/2 t black pepper
1 t garlic powder
1/2 t cayenne powder (you can omit this if you don't like spicy)
4 small chicken breasts (4 oz each)
1 t olive oil
1/3 c apricot preserves
2 T brown mustard
Preheat grill or saucepan to medium heat. In a small bowl, stir thyme, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne together. Coat chicken in olive oil and roll in spices until evenly covered. Cover in plastic wrap and let sit for 10 minutes so spices flavor the chicken.
Meanwhile, spoon apricot preserves into a microwave safe bowl and nuke for 1 minute or until preserves are melted. Add mustard and stir until smooth. Place chicken on grill or saucepan and cook 3-5 minutes per side or until no longer pink in middle and juices run clear. Serve each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons of sauce spooned over the top.
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