Low Carb Heroin Chicken Tenders

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Heroin Wings are a very popular Dana Carpenter Chicken Wing Recipe that has been around the low carb circuit for quite some time. They are called Heroin wings - cause one bite and they are addictive!

I have changed the wing recipe here to use it for baked chicken tenders.  Everyone enjoyed these in my house; young and old.  I even got a request to add these to our "regular dinner rotation."

This recipe only has a trace amount of carbs in it.

Serves 4
You can 1/2 or double this recipe as needed

Ingredients:
2 pounds of chicken tenders
1 cup of grated parmesan cheese
2 Tablespoons of dried parsley
1 Tablespoon of dried oregano
2 teaspoons of paprika
1 teaspoon of salt (this recipe is quite salty, which I like, but you can reduce or omit the salt here to your taste).
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
1/2 cup of melted butter  (I replaced the butter with melted coconut oil when I made this for added flavor and health benefits).

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all of the ingredients together (except for the butter/oil)
Dip the tenders in the butter or oil and roll them in the cheese/spice mixture
Place the tenders on a baking sheet lined with foil or a silicone baking sheet and cook for 30 minutes or until fully cooked. 

Tips:
You can use this same recipe for chicken wings using the same cook temperature and time 

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Low Carb Low Calorie Emergency Pizza

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Sometimes craving pizza almost seems like an emergency.  This is a 5 minute low carb low cal version that honestly WILL fulfill your pizza cravings without blowing your healthy eating.  It is comparable to a thin crust pizza.  I really enjoy eating this and do eat it often.

This is also a great quick kid's meal. 

Ingredients:
1 Flatout Flatbread Light Original (90 Calories, 6 grams of net carbs)
2 Tablespoons of your favorite sugar free pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce  (I use La Famiglia Del Grosso Sunday Marinara)
1/4 cup of your favorite shredded cheese (I love Kraft Triple Cheddar). 

Directions:  Layer the flat bread with sauce and then the cheese.  Cook at 400 degrees in a toaster oven or oven for just a few minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the flatbread is crisp on the edges. 

Carb Count:
The whole pizza has approx. 7 net grams of carbohydrates and 222 calories.

*If you cannot find the Flatout Light Bread you can substitute a Mission Carb Balance tortilla for the same amount of net carbs.

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* I recently noticed the package of flatout bread says "to avoid possible fire, do not use in toaster oven." I used these in my toaster oven many many times without issue, but like that being said, keep an eye on it when cooking so it doesn't burn. 

Low Carb Brazilian Bacon Wrapped Chicken (Guy Fieri / Costco Copycat)

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I get excited about new and tasty low-carb finds at the grocery store.  A few months ago, I tried a new Costco item; Guy Fieri Brazilian Bacon Wrapped Chicken and I loved it.  I went back recently to pick up some more, but alas to my dismay they stopped selling it. 

My only choice was to recreate the chicken in my kitchen.  The end product was delish and will definitely go into my regular rotation of dinners. 

This entree has almost no carbs in it. 

Ingredients:
4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
3 Tablespoons of Badia Gourmet Blends Poultry Seasoning**
1 Tablespoon of Paprika
Bacon slices (I make sure mine are prepared with no sugar in the ingredients)

Directions:
(1) Mix the spices together on a small plate
(2) Roll each piece of chicken in the spice mix.  It should be coated generously with the spices. 

(3) Wrap each piece of chicken in bacon slices.  I used 2 slices per piece of chicken, but you can do as many as you like. 
(4) Cook in a oven preheated to 350 degrees between 30 and 45 minutes.  Cook time will depend on the size of your chicken breasts.  I use the fresh and larger / thicker chicken breasts and my cook time was 45 minutes.  A temperature check in the middle of the chicken reading 165 degrees will indicate it is fully cooked. 

Tips:
I like to let the chicken sit with the spices and bacon on it in the fridge for a few hours before cooking.  I think it really lets the spices flavor the chicken. 

**I found the Badia Gourmet Blends Poultry Seasoning in the Latino Section of my grocery store.  The ingredients are Garlic, Onion, Salt , Spices, Paprika.  If you cannot find the same spice, you could substitute with something else that has a similar flavor profile.
I have a picky little eater, for him I just cooked a plain chicken breast wrapped in bacon and he loved it. Everyone was happy!!!!


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How to Make Kale Chips (low carb low calorie)

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Today, I was craving something snacky, salty and crunchy so I made some Kale Chips.  Kale is a leafy green that is extremely high in vitamin A and also high in vitamin C.  It is low in carbs and very low in calories.  Kale crisps up nice in the oven and is easy and quick to make "chips" with. 

3 Ingredients:
1 bunch of curly kale  (I usually use organic kale)
2 teaspoons of olive oil
3/4 teaspoon of salt

uncooked kale on the baking sheet - ready to cook

Directions:
(1) Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
(2) De-stem the kale.  You can easily do this by tugging downward on the leaves with one hand while holding the stem with your other hand.  The leaves will readily separate themselves from the stem.
(3) Wash and dry the leaves and trim them in 1 1/2 inch pieces.  (I use a salad spinner to dry the leaves).
(4) Mix the leaves with the olive oil and salt.  Use clean hands to gently massage the salt and oil in and distribute it evenly.
(5) Place the leaves in a single layer on a baking sheet.  You will most likely need to make more then one batch. 
(6) Cook for 5 minutes.  Rotate the baking sheet 180 degrees and cook another few minutes until the middle of the leaves are crisped and edges are slightly browned.

My cook time was 9 minutes total, however your cook time will vary depending on your oven, baking sheet and the wetness and size of your kale chips.

Nutritional info: 
1 cup of Kale Chips is approx. 43 calories, 3 grams of protein and 4 grams of net carbs.

Tips:
There is a fine line between uncooked steamed leafs....beautifully crisped chips.....and burnt bitter kale chips.  You really need to watch the leaves the last few minutes so that they don't over cook. 


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Garlic Parmesean Spinach (Similar to Carrabbas - Low Carb)

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This is a veggie dish I LOVE... I always order the garlic spinach at Carrabbas and this is similar in taste to that dish.  I make it extra yummy by topping it with parmesan cheese.  I personally can eat the entire serving of this itself as a meal; it is that satisfying.

The cook time for this dish is a quick 4 minutes.

Makes 2 Servings

Ingredients
9 or so cloves of roasted garlic* (easy recipe below)
http://www.christineiscooking.com/2011/08/how-to-roast-garlic-like-fancy.html
1/4 cup of olive oil
10 oz. tub of baby spinach
Salt and Pepper
Juice from 1/2 of a small fresh lemon
Parmesan Cheese

Directions:
(1) Warm the oil and garlic over medium high heat.  Smash the roasted garlic cloves into the oil with a fork while it is warming. 
(2) Add the tub of spinach.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
(3) Saute and stir for approximately 3 minutes
(4) Stir in the lemon juice and cook another minute or until the spinach is cooked to your liking. 
(5) Plate the spinach and top with good quality parmesan cheese.

Tip:
*When garlic is roasted it takes on a buttery flavor that is much more mild then raw garlic.  I love using roasted garlic in my dressings, dips and cooking.  I will roast several bulbs at a time and keep them on hand for cooking.  It is easy to do and adds a nice extra layer of flavor.
*You could also make this dish with raw garlic, but would greatly reduce the amount of garlic used as it would be much more pungent.

Carb Count - As written, this works out to approximately 5 net grams of carbs per serving.

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Low Carb Crock Pot Italian Buffalo Chicken (Only 3 Ingredients)

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This is another quick low carb dish you can throw together fast. 

Many people like buffalo style chicken, but can't quite take the heat of it.  Using 1/2 Italian dressing and 1/2 buffalo wing sauce cuts the heat of the buffalo sauce while still giving it that yummy buffalo sauce flavor.  The Italian dressing also adds a nice tangy zip to the buffalo sauce.  The sauces compliment each other well. 

This recipe contains only a trace amount of carbs.  You can eat it over lettuce, add ranch dressing or shred it for wraps.

I made this in my small 2 quart slow cooker.

Ingredients:
3 or 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup Frank's Buffalo Wing Sauce (not to be confused with Frank's Red Hot Sauce)
1/2 cup Zesty Italian Dressing (I use the Kraft brand)

Directions:
Mix your ingredients in your slow cooker and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours OR Low 4 to 6 hours. (Total cook time will depend on the heat of your slow cooker). Remove the chicken and drizzle it with sauce from the slow cooker.

Tips:
The key to delicious slow cooker chicken breasts is to cook it until fully cooked and tender (but NOT overcooked) where it becomes stringy and breaks apart. Fully cooked chicken breasts should be 165 degrees in the center.

Carb Count:
This recipe contains a very small amount of carbs.  The chicken and wing sauce contain 0 carbs per serving and the zesty Italian dressing (depending on the brand) runs about 3 grams of carbs for 2 tablespoons of dressing.

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