Description
A collection of seven delicious and nutritious dinners designed to help you lose weight without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 block firm tofu, drained and cubed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
- 1 inch ginger, minced
Instructions
- For the Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add chicken breasts to the bowl and coat well with the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the grill, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve.
- For the Stir-Fried Tofu and Vegetables, heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add tofu cubes and cook until golden on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Stir in mixed vegetables and soy sauce, cooking until vegetables are tender but crisp.
Notes
Feel free to add seasonal veggies to the salad for more color and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling, Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Mixed
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: healthy dinners, weight loss, grilled chicken, tofu stir-fry, nutritious meals