| When it comes to exceptional dining, you do not have | | | | On hard surface with meat mallet, pound chicken to 1 |
| to leave the house. Making exceptionally delicious and | | | | 4 inch thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. |
| appealing meals is so easy even a novice can do it | | | | Sauté mushrooms and onions in butter. Cool. |
| correctly. With so many options on the market today, | | | | Mix with cream cheese, mustard and thyme. Divide |
| you will find that you can choose basically any | | | | into 4 equal portions and spread on each piece of |
| ingredient and achieve culinary perfection. Just | | | | chicken. Fold over ends and roll up, pressing edges to |
| remember, everyone will have a preference when it | | | | seal. |
| comes to cooking and eating. | | | | Mix pecans, bread crumbs and parsley in a bowl. Dip |
| Mexican food is a favorite genre for fine dining in and | | | | chicken in butter, then into crumbs, turning to coat. |
| out of the home. A simple chicken recipe can and will | | | | Place on greased baking sheet seam side down. Bake |
| go a long way bringing the wonderful praise you | | | | at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until done. Makes 4 |
| deserve. In addition, the right chicken recipe is healthy | | | | servings. |
| while bringing the family closer together. Whether you | | | | Serve with rice and tossed salad. |
| make meals for one or a dozen, there are superb | | | | When you are considering this fine Mexican food |
| opportunities for keeping it safe, affordable, and | | | | cuisine, you are going to find you can change the |
| scrumptious. | | | | calories and fat content without losing the delicious |
| One of my favorites when it comes to Mexican food | | | | taste. Here are a few suggestions for substituting |
| is this Texas Pecan Chicken. Delicious and healthy at | | | | ingredients to make this healthier for anyone watching |
| the same time! Who could ask for more? | | | | their diet. |
| Texas Pecan Chicken | | | | -- Instead of butter, use a healthier butter substitute. |
| Ingredients: | | | | This will reduce the fat and calories while offering the |
| 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts | | | | same great taste. |
| 3/4 teaspoon salt | | | | -- Use fresh Texas pecans. These pecans are |
| 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper | | | | specifically made for this recipe and can be purchased |
| 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped | | | | easily especially if you happen to live in Texas. |
| 1/2 small onion, diced or 6 green onions | | | | -- Use a low-fat cream cheese instead of the regular |
| 2 tablespoons butter | | | | cream cheese. This tastes just as good especially in |
| 4 ounces cream cheese, softened | | | | cooking this recipe. |
| 1 tablespoon French style mustard | | | | -- Instead of salt, use a low sodium salt. This will give |
| 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried | | | | you the taste enhancement while also giving you some |
| thyme | | | | needed minerals. |
| 1/2 cup butter, melted | | | | Remember, Mexican food recipes are popular these |
| 1 1/2 cups finely diced Texas pecans | | | | days, and the wonderful thing about this chicken recipe |
| 1 cup fine bread crumbs | | | | is that it can be easily modified to fit a healthy lifestyle. |
| 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley | | | | Simply make a couple substitutions for a wonderful |
| Directions: | | | | meal that will please the most finicky of eaters. |