Monday, October 22, 2012

what's for dinner?

i bit the bullet
and did it... joined weight watchers

i can't make the time commitment of going to the meetings,
so i'm sticking to the online version.

i'm so overwhelmed.

on the first day, i wasted my points.
big time!
i thought a nature valley granolla bar was a good idea.
WRONG-O!

in order to stick with the program,
i'm going to talk a little bit about my journey on my blog

this will not be a weight watchers blog
but....
i know me and writing about it will help me along the way.

so today, i'm going to discuss 
"what's for dinner"

balsamic chicken with mushrooms
serves 4
points+ value - 4

2 tsp vegetable oil
3 tbs balsamic vinegar
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 lb boneless chicken breasts, four 4 oz pieces
2 cups fresh mushrooms, small, halved
1/3 cups chicken broth
1/4 tsp dried thyme, crumbled

in a nonstick skillet, heat 1 tsp of oil

in a medium bowl, mix 2 tbs of vinegar, mustard and garlic. 
add chicken and turn to coat

transfer chicken and marinade to skillet, saute chicken until 
cooked though. about 3 minutes per side. transfer chicken
to a platter and keep warm.

heat remaining tsp of oil in skillet. saute mushrooms for 1 minute. 
add broth, thyme and remaining tbs vinegar. cook, stirring
occasionally, until mushroom are deep brown, about 2 minutes longer.


i'll probably serve with a veggie or side salad. going to see what 
looks good at the market.


This weeks menu...
Monday - Roast Chicken with Blue Cheese and Pear Salad
Tuesday - Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms
Wednesday - Broiled Tilapia with Garlic and spinach
Thursday - Spiced Maple Glazed Salmon (maybe)
Friday - homemade pizza & salad (need to find ww friendly version)

wish me luck! -e

3 comments:

  1. I need to get back on the WW wagon. I stray a lot. Maybe your posting will help me be better about sticking to it. Good luck! I did make a WW chicken recipe a few weeks ago and it was great. I'll send it your way when I find it.

    Your menus sounds great! Looking forward to your posts.

    GOOD LUCK!!

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  2. I agree with everything Eric @ out on a limb said! Looking forward to your posts....I could use a little inspiration right about now! Balsamic chicken with mushrooms sounds delish...Im going to try it!

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  3. Good luck! Those first few weeks are tough when you are trying to learn everything. I hope you have much success. It is a great program. I have never done it online but meetings worked for me and then I worked for them, as a receptionist. I was working to be a leader until I got preggers #4. I haven't rejoined but still do my own version here at home. I still measure a lot and keep track of points most days. I remember being shocked by how many points granola (and granola bars) has. Wowzers. Sometimes, it's worth it to splurge. I am excited for you.

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