storm1972’s BodyBlog

I tried a new recipe tonight that a co-worker directed me too off of the Taste Of Home Website.  It’s not some thing for every day, but very delicious and not bad for you.  I did not any walnuts as we’re not a big fan of them.  I think pecans would be a good substitute I also baked the chicken ahead of time to avoid the cooking oil.
Pear Walnut Chicken

Ingredients:
1 can (15 1/4oz) slice pears, in light or natural juice
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Hot cooked Brown rice, optional

Directions:

Drain pears, reserving juice in a 1 cup measuring cup.  Add enough water to measure 3/4 cup.  Set pears aside.  In a small bowl, combine the pear juice, apple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce and garlic powder, set aside.

In a large skillet, saute the chicken in oil for 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink.  Add parsley and pear juice mixture.  Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smoth; pour into skillet.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute until thickened.  Stir in walnuts and pears.  Serve over rice if desired.  Yield 6 servings.

Nutritional Info:

Nutritional Analysis: 1 cup chicken mixture (calculated without rice) equals 348 calories, 16 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 66 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 26 g protein

Enjoy!

I have worn a size 13/14 jeans for as long as I can remember–since middle school at least.  Since my husband and I started our diet and excersise/weight lifting, I have noticed my jeans have gotten a little baggy.  So at the urging of my husband, I tried on new jeans yesterday.  He suggested getting a pair too small and when I can fit into them, it will be all that much sweeter.  So I tried on a 10 first, figuring they should fit and they did.  Next I tried on an 8, thinking this would be my "too small" pair, but they fit too!  Then I tried on a 6, for sure this would be my "too small", but omg they fit!!  I was in shock.  So I got the size 6 and a size 4 for the future.  I can actually get into the 4 and zip up, but they rub on my hip bones, lol.  I still have a ways to go, but dang it feels good to see the progress I’ve made   We also ordered the digital fat caliper this weekend.  It will be interesting to see where we’re at with that and track our progress that way as well.

Happy Training!