Paula Deen's Lean: Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Chicken nuggets! Definitely a kid favorite and something adults enjoy just as well. However, as "grown-ups", we sometimes deny ourselves certain foods that we categorize as "For Kids Only". Well, not with this recipe!!


These chicken nuggets are healthy, baked and delicious. Paired with the right side, these nuggets make a great meal. Alone, they make a wonderful appetizer. I think I may have also found another addition to the Game Day menu!


CHICKEN NUGGETS WITH HONEY MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE
SERVES 12


INGREDIENTS:


6 Chicken breast fillets, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
2 cups crushed BAKED LAY'S sour-cream-and-onion flavored chips
2 tablespoons FAT FREE or 1% milk
1 egg or egg substitute equivalent


DIRECTIONS:


Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the crushed chips in a shallow dish. Beat together the egg and milk in a shallow bowl. Dip the chicken cubes into the egg mixture, then dredge in the chips. Place the chicken nuggets on a sprayed baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, on until golden brown. Chicken nuggets can be frozen after baking. Serve with your favorite sauce, such as ranch dressing or honey mustard.



HONEY MUSTARD:


3/4 cup HELLMAN'S LIGHT MAYONNAISE
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Horseradish, to taste
2 tablespoons orange juice


Combine all ingredients except orange juice; stir well. Thin to dipping consistency with orange juice. Cover and chill for at least one hour.


RESULTS:


It was easy, healthy and fast. Everyone loved it and I will definitely make it again...soon! Next time, I may try using different flavored chips or just make a batch using plain BAKED LAY'S. Please give this recipe a try and let me know what you think. I would love to hear how you made this recipe work for you! ENJOY!


NUTRITION FACTS (Per Serving): 98.25 calories; 1.75g fat;  7.18g carbohydrate;  13.74g protein;  .67g fiber
HONEY MUSTARD: 34.1 calories;  1.08g fat;  6.91g carbohydrate;  .14g protein;  .1g fiber

Paula Deen's Lean: Three Meat Pasta

I have three words for Three Meat Pasta...yum, yum, yum!! This dish is so rich and delicious; even with cutting out tons of added fat and calories. It still tastes too good to be the light version, so I can't even imagine what the real thing tastes like. Follow this recipe for a hearty meal that is sure to fill you up and not leave you feeling guilty.


THREE MEAT PASTA
YIELDS 6 SERVINGS


INGREDIENTS

12 ounces  WHOLE WHEAT angel hair pasta
2 cups cooked chicken (I added some spice to mine; Red Pepper Flakes)
2 cups cooked Lean Jennie-O TURKEY Smoked Sausage

2 cups cooked lean ham, cubed
1 large red pepper, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 cup KRAFT FAT FREE Cheddar cheese, shredded
16 ounces 1% or FAT FREE cottage cheese
1/2 cup  FAT FREE sour cream
3 chicken bouillon cubes (reduced-sodium)
1 cup hot water
1  cup Parmesan cheese, grated (Save 1/2 cup for topping)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large pot, boil salted water for angel hair pasta. When cooked, drain and set aside.

In a large bowl mix together the chicken, sausage, ham, onions, red pepper, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream. Mix in the pasta.

In a separate small pot, dissolve bouillon cubes with hot water and pour over the meat and pasta.

Pour mixture into a 9 by 12 by 2-inch greased baking dish and top with the Parmesan cheese. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the bubbling around the edges.

RESULTS



This dish turned out really well. I actually goofed and used only two chicken cubes, but it still had tons of flavor. This dish is very filling and although it claims to only yield 4-6 servings, I would say 6-8. A little goes a long way! Check out Paula Deen's original Three Meat Pasta recipe.

Try out this leaner version of Paula's amazing dish and let me know if you made any different healthy changes to this recipe. ENJOY!

NUTRITION FACTS (per serving): 555.83 calories;  9.46g fat;  65.86g carbohydrate;  54.79g protein; 5.68g fiber

Paula Deen's Lean: Hot Asparagus Dip

Oh my goodness! I absolutely loved this recipe! I would describe the taste and texture similar to that of an artichoke dip, but a little bit more of a bold flavor. If you like artichoke dip and asparagus, then you will probably enjoy this delicious, easy-to-make appetizers.


HOT ASPARAGUS DIP
Serves 8


INGREDIENTS:
Two 12-ounce cans asparagus spears
1 1/2 cups Light Hellmann's Mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for sprinkling
2 cloves garlic, shopped
Salt and Pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Drain and chop the asparagus. Add the remaining ingredients and mix; pour into baking dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until slightly brown and bubbly. Remove from oven and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese. Serve hot with lightly toasted French bread rounds or multigrain pita chips.

RESULTS:The first night I served this, I used lightly toasted multigrain bread. The next day, I made myself a little snack with a serving of left-over dip and sliced whole wheat flat bread. It was delicious!

Another quick, simple, delicious and nutritious recipe...inspired by Paula Deen and easily made lean! ENJOY!!

NUTRITION FACTS (per serving): 144 calories;  8.5g fat;  10.3g carbohydrate; 9.1g protein;  1.8g fiber