Welcome to Tasty Tidbits, your go-to guide for making the most out of fresh meat, poultry, and fish, including items you might find from a local Alabama farmer! Brought to you by Live Well Alabama, each edition highlights a protein-packed item, sharing nutrition facts, easy storage tips, simple prep ideas, and creative recipes. Whether you’re stocking up or stretching your grocery budget, Tasty Tidbits will help you turn simple ingredients into delicious, nutritious meals.

Nutrition Nuggets

• Great source of lean protein for muscle and bone health.
• Provides energy to fuel the body.

How to Store

• Refrigerate for 1 to 2 days or until the use-by date listed on the package.
• Freeze for up to 9 months.

How to Prepare

• To avoid spreading bacteria, do not wash or rinse raw poultry.
• Leave whole or cut into halves, strips, or chunks.
• Thaw frozen chicken in the refrigerator, in cold water (while sealed), or in the microwave. Cut as desired and cook immediately after thawing.

How to Enjoy

• Add to salads, soups, tacos, quesadillas, sandwiches, or wraps.
• Enjoy grilled, baked, or skillet-cooked.
• Pair with vegetables for a balanced meal.

Tip: Cut thick chicken breasts in half horizontally to stretch one package across more meals!

Recipes 

Quick and Easy Skillet Chicken Breast 

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder 
• 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder 
• 2 teaspoons paprika or smoked paprika 
• 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper 
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast  
• Cooking oil spray as needed 
• Optional: dried oregano, cilantro, parsley
• Optional flavor variations: Live Well Alabama Spice It Up seasonings mixtures   

Directions

• Combine all spices into a small bowl. Mix well.
• Sprinkle spices onto both sides of chicken breast.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking. 
• Add chicken breast to skillet. Cook approximately 5 minutes on one side. 
• Turn the chicken. Cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. 
• Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Enjoy with side dishes like vegetables or whole grain pasta.
• Place on a bun and enjoy as a chicken sandwich.  
• Cut and serve on a salad or in a wrap. 

Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups marinara sauce 
• 1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella, reduced fat 
• Pasta, cooked according to package 
• Cooking oil spray  

Directions

• Preheat over to 375 degrees F.
• Spray a baking dish with cooking oil spray. Place chicken breast in baking dish.
• Bake chicken for 25 minutes.
• Top with marinara sauce and reduced-fat mozzarella cheese.
• Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165F. 
• Serve over pasta.

Honey Mustard Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice 
• ¼ cup and 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 
• 1 tablespoon honey 
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 
• 1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper 

Directions

• To make a marinade, combine lemon juice, ¼ cup of oil, honey, mustard, and garlic into a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. 
• Reserve 3 tablespoons of the marinade in a separate bowl.
• Transfer the remaining marinade into a zip top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag.  
• Seal the bag and coat the chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. 
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. 
• Remove chicken from the marinade and add to skillet. Discard the marinade. 
• Sprinkle chicken with pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. 
• Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes.
• Drizzle with reserved marinade before serving. 

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