Peanut Butter BBQ Chicken Pizza

Peanut Butter
PIZZA
and BBQ?

They totally go together. Now you can have your pizza and feel great about it! Single serve, thin crust and tastes sinful. 

• 1 large whole grain tortilla (or use gluten free)
• 2 tsp natural creamy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp light BBQ sauce
• 2 oz cooked chicken breast, chopped
• 1 cup veggies of choice eg: shredded carrots, mushrooms, peppers, onion, etc
• 1 oz (1/4 cup) 2% shredded pizza blend cheese
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• sea salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

Place the tortilla on the baking sheet. Mix the peanut butter and BBQ sauce until smooth. Spread over the tortilla.

Top with veggies, chicken and then the cheese. Garnish with parsley and spices.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the tortilla is crispy golden and the cheese is melted.

Remove from oven. Cut and eat (permission to eat the entire pizza).

Serves 1

Per Serving: 375 calories, 16g fat (healthy fats!!!), 32g carbs, 5g fiber, 27g protein

Skinny Taquitos

Life can get pretty wild & crazy at times...I prefer to be busy though vs. bored. The best way to balance it out is some time with my girl friends! No one can pick you up, break up the crazies and make you laugh like a silly hyenia as much as a great group of gals. Earlier this summer one of my best girls and I shared these fabulous healthy taquitos that left us talking about them weeks later. They were just that darn good!

• 16 small corn tortillas
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb extra lean ground chicken or chicken breast, chopped
• 1 small red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
• juice of 1 lime
• 1 cup salsa (heat of your choice)
• 8 oz fat free cream cheese

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium temperature. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until just tender about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken and cook through.

Sprinkle the chilli powder, paprika, cumin and salt in, mixing well. Add the salsa and lime juice, cooking until reduced and thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds to soften so they are easy to roll.

Spread 1 tbsp of cream cheese on each tortilla. Evenly spread the chicken mixture in the center of each, then roll tight.

Place the tortillas seam side down on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until golden and crispy.

These are fabulous served with plain greek yogurt (instead of fatty sour cream), salsa or homemade guacamole (healthy fats!!!)

Serves 8 (2 taquitos to talk about each)

Per Serving:  220 calories, 3g fat, 28g carbs, 4.5g fiber, 20g protein

Lighter BBQ Chicken

Sweat at the gym is sexy. It's a good sign you are putting the work in working-out! Having to refresh your deodorant and powder your face while entertaining at home on a hot day- not so sexy. Summer is hands down the peak of random get-togethers with family and friends since the weather is so nice. I don't know about your circle of friends, but with mine food is always, always involved in some way. Be it appetizers, random finger food or a hearty grill out feast.....

Every one knows when they invite me, I come bearing some really kick-butt  marinated chicken ready to throw on the BBQ. My girl friends know me well enough that it's always bikini friendly; the guys however- the less they know the better....and better they might look! Buddha-beer-belly vs. sexy-chicken-6-pack...... If you are tired of your same old plain chicken, give this recipe a try!

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup fat free Italian dressing
• 1/4 cup low sugar BBQ sauce 
• 2 tbsp sugar free preserves of choice (orange marmalade, cherry, etc)

In glass bowl, heat the preserves until warmed and runny. Stir in the dressing and sauce.

Pour the marinate over the chicken, cover and let sit at least 4 hours, overnight being best.

To cook chicken, heat outdoor grill to medium heat. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until thermometer inserted reads 170F.

Serves 4 to 6