Easy and Healthy Chicken/Household Food Recipes?

I am starting to go on a fitness diet due to me recently getting a membership at the gym. So basically I want to eat healthy while I can gain muscle. What are some quick and easy recipes involving chicken or other common foods? ThanksEasy and Healthy Chicken/Household Food Recipes?
Drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil and minced garlic or use italian salad dressing. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, turning halfway through. Then use one or more below to accompany it.





Chicken Rice


2 cups water


1 cup uncooked long grain white or brown rice


2 chicken bouillon cubes


Parsley


Salt and pepper to taste





Bring the water and chicken bouillon cubes to a boil in salted water. Add the rice, pepper, parsley and cover and turn the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes for white rice or 40 minutes for brown. Remove from heat and let sit with lid on for 5-10 minutes. Fluff.





Pasta


Dry spaghetti other pasta


1 tablespoon olive oil or smart balance light margarine (melted)


garlic powder


salt


pepper


Parsley or other herbs desired





Boil the pasta in salted water according to package directions. Mix a little garlic powder, salt and pepper into the oil or butter. Drizzle over the pasta.





Rosemary Potatoes


1-2 potatoes


1 tablespoon olive oil (with a drop of white truffle oil, optional)


garlic powder


onion powder


rosemary


thyme





Peel and dice the potatoes. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Boil 20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Whisk together the oil and herbs in a glass with a fork. Drizzle over the potatoes.





Vegetables


Carrots, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, any vegetable you want





Microwave: cook according to package directions or use a ziplock steam bag


Stovetop: bring a pot of water to a boil, boil for time as directed on package


Rice cooker steamer: Fill the bottom portion with some water. Place steamer basket in. Place vegetables on top. Press cook and lift the cooking button to warm when they are tender.


Put a dab of smart balance light margarine on top. Easy and Healthy Chicken/Household Food Recipes?
Cashew Chicken and Snow Peas Recipe





3/4 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts


freshly ground pepper


1/2 lb. fresh snow peas


3 garlic cloves


3 T. peanut or vegetable oil (divided use)


1/2 C. salted roasted cashews


1/2 C. chicken broth





Cut chicken into thin strips and season with pepper. Remove stems and strings from snow peas and cut in half diagonally if very large. Finely chop garlic.





Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or large skillet. Add chicken and stir-fry over high heat until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a plate. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to wok and stir-fry snow peas over high heat 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and cashews and cook, stirring, 1 minute.





Return chicken to pan, add 1/2 cup chicken broth and simmer until heated through, about 1 minute.





Makes 4 servings.
sprinkle some italian seasoning or dressing mix on a boneless skinless breast, then top with some Parmesan cheese. Bake at 400F for 20 minutes. mmm
Have a look on the Men's Health forum. It's full of piss taking b*stards but they do give good advice on healthy eating and fitness regimes!