Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Superbowl Snacks

Superbowl parties are notorious for high calorie and high fat snacks. Lighten up this year; try a lighter snack such as shrimp and cocktail sauce, hummus or white bean spread with whole wheat crackers and raw veggies, or air popped popcorn. Have more substantial options to keep you away from the chips. Try lean chili, chicken skewers, veggie pizza on whole wheat crust, or the featured recipe...

Buffalo Chicken Drummies

Servings: 12

3 pounds chicken drumstick, no skin, or drummettes
3/4 cup hot sauce (Franks Red Hot)
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch

1. Grill or broil drumsticks until cooked through, approximately 20 minutes (shorter cooking time for drummettes).

2. Combine chicken broth, cornstarch, and hot sauce. Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thicker. Add butter.

3. Add drumsticks and coat with sauce.

4. Serve with light blue cheese or ranch dressing and carrot and celery sticks if desired.

Notes:
For a less spicy drummy, replace some of the hot sauce with more chicken broth. Try this recipe with chicken breasts for dinner.

Per Serving : 61 Calories; 3g; 8g Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 28mg Cholesterol; 457mg Sodium.