Chicken Piccata

Last night I was craving chicken and i wanted to do something different…  So i looked up some recipies and found this one by  Giada

• 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• All-purpose flour, for dredging
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.

 

In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add 2 pieces of chicken and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove and transfer to plate. Melt 2 more tablespoons butter and add another 2 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add the other 2 pieces of chicken and brown both sides in same manner. Remove pan from heat and add chicken to the plate.

 

Into the pan add the lemon juice, stock and capers. Return to stove and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan for extra flavor. Check for seasoning. Return all the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to platter. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to sauce and whisk vigorously. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.

8 Weeks Starting today

I Have about 8 weeks  till I head back to Kuwait …. My Husband and I have set a Goal of 10 Kilos  to lose starting today till a few days before we leave .

We have decided that we will not but any new clothes for the trip till the last few days.

We will cut out fast food, desserts, snacks

We will cut down on late night dinners and CARBS

We will work out ….and that means running every day and i am going to do hip hop abs for 30 mins a day.

The menu for this week is as follows

 

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Breakfast: - 1 slice bread + 1 Tbsp peanut butter + Tea	Breakfast: -  2 Boiled Eggs+ Tea	Breakfast: - 1 Boiled Egg + 1 Cup Orange Juice + Tea	Breakfast: -  1 Slice Cheese + 1 Slice Bread + Tea	Breakfast: - 7 Dates + Tea	Breakfast: - Free	Breakfast: - Cheese + Slice of Bread + Orange Juice
Lunch: - 1 cup Orange Juice + 1 Cup Low Fat Yogurt	Lunch: - Rusk with 1 slice cheese + Tea	Lunch: - Rusk + 1 Cup Fat Free Milk	Lunch: - Fruits	Lunch: – 1 Slice Bread+ 3 Eggs	Lunch: - Free	Lunch: - Grilled Meat + Low Fat Yogurt
Dinner: -  ½ Grilled Chicken + Green Salad + Steamed Veggies	Dinner: - Grilled Fish + Green Salad + 4 Spoons Rice	Dinner: - Grilled Meat + Salad + 4 Spoons Rice	Dinner: -  1 Slice Bread + Yogurt	Dinner: - Grilled Chicken + Salad + 4 Spoons Rice	Dinner: -  Free	Dinner: - Free

 I will post an update after each week…..  Wish me Luck … I am Already Suffering

Out Of The Mix

 

I know i have been out of the mix for a while… I had a lot of things going on with family coming in an out of town, looking for houses, work and so on.  I feel like i have been going and going and going in all different directions.

All is good now and I am back and better than ever!

Chicken Pie & MadamSpice

 

Last night I made an amazing chicken pie.  I got the recipe from MadamSpice.

She Is a Food Blogger Who Has Some Mad Skills In The Kitchen… Check out Her Blog Here

Weight Loss Diary

So I have gained so much weight I think that I am at the heaviest I have ever been.

I don’t even want to share the number    I am so sick of myself, and I am finally ready to make a change.

NO Chocolate

NO Candy

NO Junk Food

NO Carbs after 7 pm

what else should I do?