Fifty-Two Dinners

One new recipe a week for a year. That was the original goal set as a New Year's resolution way back in 2009.

It didn't happen. Nor did it happen in the following years.

But I have continued posting and striving to try one new recipe a week. Some months it happens. Some months it doesn't.

And along the way I've picked up readers from across the country who occasionally pop in to see what's cooking.

Clearly there are better food blogs than mine.

But if you're looking for quick, easy, and healthy with a dash of humor... I'm glad to share what I can.


Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Packets

INGREDIENTS

2

boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 oz each)

1/4

cup sweet-and-sour sauce

1

can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained

1/2

medium bell pepper, cut into strips

1/4

small onion, cut into small wedges

1/4

cup chow mein noodles, if desired


DIRECTIONS

Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut two 18x12-inch pieces of heavy-duty foil. Spray with cooking spray. Place 1 chicken breast on one side of each foil piece. Top each with 1 tablespoon sweet-and-sour sauce and half of the pineapple, bell pepper and onion. Top with remaining sauce.

Fold foil over chicken and vegetables so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again. Allow space on sides for circulation and expansion.


Cover and grill packets over medium heat 12 to 18 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Place packets on plates. Cut large X across top of each packet; fold back foil. Top with noodles.

VERDICT
I wasn't that impressed, there wasn't a whole lot of flavor. But it certainly was easy. And relatively little mess. This would make a great meal over a camp fire.

NUTRITIONAL INFO


Calories 280 (Calories from Fat 50); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 85mg; Sodium 200mg; Total Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 22g); Protein 32g

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