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Chicken Salad, Lightened Up

Chicken Salad
In my house, we usually stick to tuna or egg salad, but once in a while, we’ll have chicken salad for a change. But watch out, not all chicken salads are healthy eats. Find out the common pitfalls and how to bring on some special flavors that everyone will love.

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Spotlight Recipe: Thai Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Thai Chicken with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Satay is one of my favorite appetizers — and so easy to make, too! The lean chicken provides energizing B-vitamins and protein, while the dipping sauce’s peanut butter adds even more protein without cholesterol. Serve leftovers over mixed greens for lunch or a light dinner.

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Cut the Fat in Frying

French Fries
Who doesn’t love the savory crunch of fried foods? Sadly, the greasy aftertaste, stomachache and fat overload often leave me wanting to break up. With a few tweaks, you can still make lighter versions of your favorites.

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Lean Cuisine: The Best Meat Cuts for the Grill

Grilled Chicken
Grilling is one of the lightest ways to cook, but to keep it that way, you want to pick leaner meats. Find out which cuts to look for.

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Spotlight Recipe: Shredded BBQ Chicken Sammies

BBQ Chicken Sammies
Tired of plain old chicken breast? Dress up shredded chicken with a sweet-and-tangy sauce and then pile it high with pickles for a quick mid-week meal or a weekend picnic.

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Spotlight Recipe: Garlic & Citrus Chicken

Garlic and Citrus Chicken

Garlic, lemon and orange infuse this chicken with colossal flavor. Roasting a whole chicken might sound daunting, but make it for dinner on a Sunday night and have leftovers for lunch all week.

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Spotlight Recipe: Spiced Chicken & Grape Skewers

Chicken Skewers

If you’re already prepping a menu for your Super Bowl bash, add these nibblers to your list. The zesty kabobs cook up nicely on an indoor grill pan and will leave your guests thinking of summer barbecues, not winter’s chilly temperatures.

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Spotlight Recipes: Chicken Tonight

Chicken and Green Beans

You can’t go wrong with chicken for a simple weeknight meal. Here are a few tried-and-true chicken recipes from Ellie Krieger — all of which come in under 400 calories and 15 grams of fat per serving. Serve them alone or with a salad or basic veggies on the side.

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Hearty Chili, Lightened Up

Chili

You just can’t go wrong with chili — it’s easy, cheap, versatile and, yes, good for you. Toss together a few simple ingredients, and in less than an hour, you can tuck into a big bowl. Make a pot for a crowd (perfect for a football party) or to warm up a winter night.

Of course, it’s easy to load up your chili with calories and fat, but here are easy steps to make a pot for under 400 calories per serving.

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