Lime Seasoned Chicken Wraps

What You Need:

2/3 C of lime juice
1 tbsp salt free seasoning blend
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
1 green bell pepper, julienne
1 sweet red bell pepper, julienne
1 onion, halved and sliced thin
6 (8 in.) flour tortillas

How to Make It:

Whisk together the lime juice, seasoning blend, cumin, pepper, chili and garlic powders.
Set 2 tbsp of the marinade aside and pour the remaining marinade into a plastic bag.
Add the chicken strips, seal and turn to coat them well.
Chill the marinade for at least 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
Place a skillet sprayed with a non stick cooking spray over medium heat.
Add the peppers and onions to the skillet and sauté for 45 minutes or until crisp tender.
Remove the vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
Place the chicken into the skillet and discard the marinade.
Add the reserved 2 tbsp of the marinade to the skillet.
Cook the chicken in the marinade for 5 minutes, stirring intermittently until the chicken is cooked through.
Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet.
Cook for 3 minutes or until hot, stirring often.
Spoon the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla.
Fold the tortilla around the filling.

Makes 6 wraps

This healthy wrap is enhanced by the lime juice marinade. Low on fat but high on taste this sandwich will ensure a healthy lunch for the entire family. Use any type of bell peppers you like including yellow, orange or even purple. The colorful vegetables help when it comes to getting our children and even some adults to eat healthy foods.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Marinating Time: approximately 30 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 13 minutes
Total Time: approximately 53 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate value per wrap)
Calories 199; Fat 2g; Saturated Fat 0g; Carbohydrates 23g; Protein 22g; Fiber 3g
Cholesterol 44 mg; Sodium 96 mg

Yuletide Layered Salad

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layeredsaladWhat You Need:

1 C of mayonnaise
1/4 C of milk
2 t dill weed
1/2 t seasoning blend
1 bunch of romaine lettuce, torn
2 carrots, grated
1 C red onion, chopped
1 cucumber, sliced thin
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen sweet peas, thawed
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cheddar cheese, shredded
8 strips of bacon cook and crumbled

How to Make It:

In a bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, dill weed and seasoning blend.
Place the covered bowl in the refrigerator until ready to serve the salad.
Spread the torn lettuce into the bottom of clear bowl.
Scatter the carrots over the lettuce.
Scatter the onions over the carrots then lay the cucumbers over the onions.
Pour the chilled dressing over the vegetables resisting the urge to stir.
Scatter the peas over the cucumbers.
Spread the cheese over the peas and sprinkle the bacon over the top.

Makes 16 servings

This salad layered salad will look perfect on your Christmas buffet and it’s so simple to prepare. The dressing can be made the day before to give the flavors time to blend together.