Green Tea Asian Stir Fry

Green Tea Asian Stir Fry
Serves: 6

1/2 cup brewed Lipton Green Tea Bags, any variety
2 T. Meijer reduced sodium soy sauce
2 T. Meijer honey
2 T. Meijer olive oil
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced or 1 lb. pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
1 bag (16 oz.) frozen Oriental or stir-fry vegetables

Combine tea, soy sauce and honey in small bowl; set aside. Heat olive oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken and set aside. Add vegetables and tea mixture to same skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender. Return chicken to skillet; cook 1 minute or until heated through.

*Brew 2 Lipton® Green Tea Bags in 1/2 cup boiling water for 1-1/2 minutes.

Nutrition Information per serving: Calories: 170, Total Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 45mg, Sodium: 240mg, Total Carbohydrate: 10g, Dietary Fiber: 2g, Protein: 19g. Source: Lipton.

What Customers are Saying about Fitness 4 Home Superstore

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Curried Chicken with Mango Salad

Curried Chicken with Mango Salad

If you don't want to heat up your kitchen you can cook the chicken on the grill instead; grill on high heat, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Make it a meal: Serve with a fragrant brown basmati rice.

4 servings, 1 thigh & about 1/2 cup salad each
Active Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mango chutney
2 teaspoons garam masala (see Note) or curry powder, mild or hot
4 bone-in chicken thighs, (1 3/4-2 pounds), skin removed, trimmed of fat
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 mango, diced
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar




Preparation
Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler. Coat a broiler pan with cooking spray.
Whisk yogurt, chutney and garam masala (or curry powder) in a medium bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Remove the chicken from the sauce and transfer to the prepared broiler pan; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Broil the chicken until the coating is charred in spots, 12 to 15 minutes. Turn the chicken over and continue cooking until it is slightly charred and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes more.
Meanwhile, combine mango, onion, mint, vinegar, brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Serve the chicken with the mango salad.
Tips & Notes
Note: Garam masala is a fragrant blend of ground spices commonly used in Indian cooking. It's in the spice section of most supermarkets and specialty stores.
Nutrition
Per serving: 289 calories; 12 g fat (3 g sat, 5 g mono); 101 mg cholesterol; 16 g carbohydrates; 29 g protein; 1 g fiber; 308 mg sodium; 403 mg potassium

Thai Cashew Chicken

Thai Cashew Chicken

Main Ingredients:

Chicken Breast: 1 breast (2 pieces)
Bell Pepper: 3 small (orange, red and yellow: 1 from each)
Celery Sticks: 2
Carrot: 1
Vegetable Oil: 1 tbsp
Chili Peppers: 2-4, crushed
Garlic: 2 cloves, finely chopped
Soy Sauce: 1 tbsp
Oyster Sauce: 2 tbsp
Sugar: 1 tsp
Cashews: 1-2 cups

Directions:

1. cut the chicken breast and peppers in bite sizes (2cm)

2. Slice the celery sticks and finely slice the carrot.

3. Fry the garlic with the oil in a wok or a big frying pan until golden.

4. Add the chilies and fry for 30 seconds.

5. Add the chicken and stir fry until it changes color.

6. Add the vegetables, soy and oyster sauce and sugar.

7. Stir fry until the vegetables are softened a bit but not much.

8. Add the cashews and stir fry until the cashews are softened a bit but not much. Serve on rice.

10-Minute Asian Shrimp Wrap Recipe

ASIAN SHRIMP WRAPS

INGREDIENTS
2 CUPS CHOPPED FRESH SPINACH
1 LB. COOKED, PEELED SHRIMP
2 ½ CUPS CUT ORANGES
4 FLOUR TORTILLAS
2 TBSP HOISIN SAUCE
4 TBSP RICE WINE VINEGAR
1 TBSP SESAME OIL
¼ CUP SESAME SEEDS

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS
(Prep Time: 10 minutes, Total Time: 10 minutes)

1) Whisk together first three ingredients in small bowl; set aside
2) Warm tortillas in nonstick skillet 15 seconds on each side. Top each tortilla with 1 tablespoon hoisin marinade, spinach, shrimp, oranges and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Roll and serve immediately.


Nutritional Information

Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
Calories: 385 (calories from fat 111)
Total Fat: 12 g (only 2 g of saturated fat)
Cholesterol: 221 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 37 g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Sugars: 12g

Healthy Leftovers - Chicken Tabouli Salad

Trying to figure out what to do with leftovers - yet you still want to eat healthy? Try making Chicken Tabouli Salad!

Ingredients:

• Leftover Chicken Breast (3/4 cup cubed)
• Tabouli Salad
• (Note: Tabouli is a Meditterean dish made with chopped parsley, bulgur grain, mint, tomato, and onion. Check your grocery store for one of the dozens of boxed options available.)
• Just a bit of sauce or salad dressing of your choice

Toss lightly and add other fresh chopped vegetables if desired.

That's it! Quick, easy - and refreshing after a hot summer workout!

Everything You Need to Know about Indoor Rowing Machines from Fitness 4 Home Superstore

Indoor rowing machines offer a great full-body exercise that burns fat and tones muscle. Once you have mastered the basics of a new rowing machine and are ready to expand your exercise, there are numerous videos and video series that have workouts for all levels of experience and any muscle group.

In this newsletter we will discuss the basic features of average rowing machines and what a proper rowing style consists of. The following is how to properly use rowing machines:

Proper Grip and Adjustment - One of the first things you should when using a rowing machine is adjust the machines foot straps. Make sure your heel is resting comfortably against the base of the pedal and that the strap has been properly secured.

As a beginner, the resistance on your rowing machine should be set at a low level. Setting the resistance level too high will cause your upper body to tire faster. Do not cut your aerobic workout short. Save the heavy resistance for your weight training exercises.

A proper rowing grip is firm but relaxed. A rowing grip that is too tight may cause your hands and forearms to fatigue faster. Your grip can be either underhand or overhand and alternating between the two will decrease arm fatigue.

Proper Body Mechanics – Your rowing technique while using a machine is important, just as with other exercises. In particular, a rowing machine user who has poor form is at risk for injuring their back. To avoid straining your back, primarily use your leg and hip muscles. Do not overarch your back when you finish each stroke. Be sure to sit up straight and bend forward at your hips. When pulling the oars or handles, your elbows should remain close to your body.

There are three major phases of rowing training: the catch, the power stroke and the recovery. The catch phase position refers to when you come forward on the rower. Keep your knees bent and against your chest. Your upper body should be leaning forward slightly while still maintaining good posture. Your back should not be hunched over and your head should be up.

The power stroke is when you push up against the foot pedals as well as extend your legs while bring your hands to your abdominal area. Exhale as you do this. When you have reached full extension, lean back a little to achieve maximum benefit. However, it is important to avoid leaning back too far as this increases your risk for back strain.

The recovery phase simply involves allowing your arms to straighten bending your knees and bringing your body forward. A successful rower is able to blend all three of these phases into one another.

Fitness 4 Home Superstore has a wide variety of indoor rowing machines to fit your exercise needs – visit one of our Valley stores or our online store today to find out more.