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Nutritional meals Five-Spice Chicken Salad Wrap: Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time (for chicken): 1 hour Recipe makes: 2 servings Ingredients for the Chicken:
1 large bone-in chicken breast, skin removed
½ teaspoon salt substitute
½ teaspoon black pepper
Ingredients for the Salad:
1 scallion, finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fat-free mayonnaise
2 romaine lettuce leaves
8-inch whole-wheat wrap
Equipment and Supplies:
Baking sheet or shallow roasting pan
Aluminum foil
Knife and cutting board
Large mixing bowl
Measuring spoons
Instructions for Cooking the Chicken:
Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Line baking sheet or roasting pan with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray and place chicken on top.
Spray chicken with cooking spray and season with salt substitute and black pepper. Roast for 1 hour.
Allow to cool completely before pulling meat off of the bone and dicing. Chicken can be cooked a day or two in advance and kept refrigerated.
Instructions for Making the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine the pre-made chicken with the scallion, celery, five-spice powder, pepper, and mayonnaise. Stir until well combined.
Spoon chicken mixture onto wrap and place lettuce on top. Roll up, cut in half, and serve with some crispy fresh veggies.
Tip: For packed lunches, keep the filling and wrap separate and combine just before eating so the wrap doesn't get soggy. Strawberry-Banana Smoothie: Prep time: 5 minutes Recipe makes: 2 servings Ingredients:
1 cup skim milk
½ cup sliced bananas
½ cup sliced fresh strawberries
½ cup nonfat yogurt
Coarsely crushed ice
Equipment and supplies:
Measuring cups
Blender or food processor
Instructions:
Put all the ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and frothy.
Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
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