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Mango Ginger Chicken Dinner, 11.5 grams protein, 169 calories

The most exciting part of this chicken dinner is not the sweet taste, but the mango bits that help with the chewing of the chicken. You may skip the cornstarch if you don’t favor a thick creamy sauce.  Mango might aid in decreasing risk of macular degeneration and colon cancer, while improving digestion and bone health, as well as skin and hair. Ingredients:  2 Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Cutlets (40g, 220c) 1 teaspoon chopped Ginger (2c) 1 Tablespoons Coconut or Olive Oil  (120c) 1 mango, peeled and…

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Chicken Tarragon Salad on Apple Chips, 11.2 grams protein, 170 calorie

Let the feasting begin!  Your meal might look like a plate of hors d’oeuvres, but you will be filling up with sweet and juicy goodness.  At only 2 ounces, this meal can afford a side dish as well.  Works fantastic with the savory Low-Carb Cauliflower Latkes Bites at 6.3 grams protein, 110 calories. Together, your meal will total to 17.5 grams protein, 280 calories. The cold chicken salad is specifically made with fresh boneless skinless chicken thigh cutlets, the juiciest part. Do not overcook! The…

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Chunky Cream of Chicken Noodle Soup, 7 grams protein, 93 calories

Easy to cook, and hearty to eat. Gluten-free spaghetti squash noodles with non-dairy cream base. Ingredients 3 Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Cutlets (60g, 330c) 3 ½ cups homemade chicken stock (21g, 516c) 6 Tablespoons (3 ounces) Cashew Cream (15.4g,444) 1 ½ cups Spaghetti Squash, cooked (.9g, 46.5c) 1 bunch fresh dill 2 zucchini (4.8g, 66c) 2 cups water ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon white pepper Directions:  Peel and chop zucchini and dill into tiny pieces.  Chop chicken into tiny cubes. Add to large pot…

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Liver Pate Appetizer Cups, 18.6 grams protein, 237 calories

Not only are these the fanciest little appetizers on the block, but your co-workers will envy your meal options. The dried fruit adds a sweet touch, topped with crispy onions for an exotic and tasteful meal.  You will almost forget that you are eating organ meat. Ingredients: 12 ounces Chicken Liver Pate (63.48g, 531c) 12 won-ton wrappers from package (.75g,20c*12=9g,240c) ½ cup chopped dates (2g, 240c) ¼ cup  French Fried Onion, crushed (180c) Directions: Spray a large muffin pan with oil spray.  Press a wonton wrapper…

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Chicken Liver Pate, 5.3 grams protein per ounce, 44.25 calories

Eating organ meat sounds gross, and believe me, it looks gross. However, it tastes amazing, and works as a high protein schmear on lettuce rolls or other veggies.  A four-ounce serving is a whopping 21 grams protein, 177 calories. Ingredients:  1 pack (20 oz) chicken livers (140g,980c) 6 ounces (cubes) sauteed onions  (.6g, 180c) ¼ cup soymilk (2.5g, 35c) ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon white pepper Directions: Bake chicken livers in oven on 500 degrees. After 15 minutes, drain juices and flip livers to the other…

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Potstickers Cream Soup, 17 grams protein, 119 calories

Post-op bariatric weight loss meals often skip the doughy ingredients.  Why should you cheat yourself on the flavor though?   Try this potstickers recipe and do submit comments if you added a zesty ingredient for added flavor.  I suggest you make half the recipe on your first try.  Freeze the leftovers in pre-measured containers. Boil in large pot: 8 cups lite chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton*)  (8g, 40c) 2 cups water 8 ounces chopped portabella mushrooms  (3g, 21c) 1 tablespoon soy sauce  (1c, 11c) ½…

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Chicken Zucchini Souffle, 4.56 grams protein per 2 oz serving

Ingredients: 4 zucchini, raw ground 1 large Idaho potato (1 lb.), raw ground 2 raw eggs [6*2=12g] salt pepper 2 oz oil. 1 lb raw ground chicken [7*16=112g] Directions: Combine all ingredients in food processor and chop until fine ground.  Pour into 11 x 16 pan and bake for two hours.   Divide into 2 ounce portions at 4.56 grams protein per serving. Yields: 24 2 oz. servings Chicken Zucchini Souffle, 4.56 grams protein per 2 oz serving. Photograph of 10 gram protein meal: 2 oz portion Chicken Zucchini Souffle 2…

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