The Big Game is only days away and if you know you’ll be tempted to indulge, but still want to watch your girlish figure, then consider making these 2 Healthy Halftime Superbowl Snacks from The Fresh Diet.
“Cutting calories without sacrificing taste isn’t difficult to do,” says Chef Yos, The Fresh Diet’s Chief Culinary Officer. “And, washing down our guiltless, tasty treats with a brew or two on game day, will please your palate, your waistline and make them that much more appetizing!”
Recipes below for:
- Grilled Chicken Skewer with Broccoli & Thai Peanut Sauce
- Barbeque Beef Sliders with Cheddar Cheese
The Fresh Diet’s Healthy Halftime Super Bowl Snacks
Grilled Chicken Skewer with Broccoli & Thai Peanut Sauce
Serves 8
Ingredients:
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 broccoli florets
16 (8-inch) bamboo skewers, soaked for 20 minutes
Cooking spray
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons low- sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sambal or hot sauce
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Directions:
Pound chicken breast slightly, and cut into 1-inch strips. Season with salt and pepper, and thread chicken onto the skewers. Top each skewer with a broccoli floret.
Spray nonstick grill pan with cooking spray, and set over medium-high heat. Grill chicken in batches, 2 to 3 minutes per side, until meat is cooked through. Combine remaining ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth. Serve skewers with peanut sauce.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 249; Total Fat: 13 g; Cholesterol: 57 mg; Sodium: 555 mg; Total Carbohydrates: 7 g;
Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 3 g; Protein: 25 g
Barbecue Beef Sliders with Cheddar Cheese
Serves 8
Ingredients:
Cooking spray
1 cup sliced red onion
1 pound lean ground beef
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
2 slices sharp cheddar cheese, quartered
8 mini whole wheat pitas, split open
3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
Directions:
Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray, and set over medium heat.
Add onions, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and sauté until onions are soft and begin to brown; set aside.
Spray a nonstick grill pan with cooking spray, and set over medium-high heat.
Combine ground beef and remaining salt and pepper in a large bowl. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into patties. Grill patties 2- 3 minutes per side.
Lay out bottom halves of pitas and divide sauce evenly among them. Layer 1 patty, a quarter slice of cheese and an 1/8 of the onion mixture on the bottom half of each pita.
Top with pita top halves and serve.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 159; Total Fat: 7 g; Cholesterol: 43 mg; Sodium: 343 mg; Total Carbohydrates: 8 g;
Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 2 g; Protein: 14 g
