I'm down 17 pounds. If I had incorporated any exercise other than yard work into my schedule the last month, I'm sure my weight loss would be more substantial, but I'll take the negative 17. That's like two gallons of milk. Gone. I've worn suits to work this week that I haven't been able to fit into for two years.
Tonight, I made a Chicken Parmesan that was awesome-although, it was devoid of Parmesan. The kids even loved it, and everyone had seconds.
Low Carb Chicken Parmesan
Six boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 slices whole wheat bread
1 tsp McCormick Italian Herb Seasoning (from the grinder)
1 C milk
Organic extra virgin olive oil
2 C MID'S meatless sauce
6 slices provolone cheese
Using a meat mallet and two sheets of clear plastic wrap, pound the chicken breasts to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Set aside. Process the two slices of bread in a food processor until only fine crumbs are left. Pour crumbs into a pie or dinner plate, then add the Italian seasoning. (I've previously used another multi purpose Italian seasoning, but I didn't have as good results. I think the fresh ground spices release more flavorful oils, enhancing the crumbs much more.) Could you use dried bread crumbs? I guess...but why do you fight me on this? My way is the best way. It isn't that difficult.
Coat the bottom of a 13x9 glass baking dish with about two tablespoons of the olive oil. Set aside. Heat some more olive oil in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Let pan get hot. Soak the chicken breasts in milk, then dredge in the breadcrumbs, shaking off any extra. Place in skillet, and cook each side until golden brown. Place the browned chicken in the baking pan and top each breast with a quarter cup of the MID's sauce. Bake at 400 degrees for ten minutes, then remove pan, place a slice of provolone on each breast and cook for five more minutes.
You can serve with more sauce on the side if you like...and believe me, I like. I could drink that stuff with a straw it's so good. If I could make sauce that flavorful...well, I wouldn't be recruiting real estate agents for a living, I'd be canning that delicacy all day long, slapping a picture of some stereotypical Italian momma on it and charging seven bucks a jar. If you don't have access to it, use your favorite meatless sauce, even though it won't be as good. I practically wept in the pasta aisle at Rainbow Foods the day that I discovered they finally carried it. I sent text messages to my friends and family in Ohio advising them that I no longer needed shipments of the stuff sent to me. Then I ran into one of my husband's employees who backed away from me as I babbled about the exciting development in aisle two. I put a jar in his cart with a strong endorsement, but I'm willing to bet he put it back as soon as I turned the corner, and then furiously wiped his hands on his pants in an attempt to eradicate my crazy cooties.
