I know that being healthy does not really work this way, but when I’ve been eating not so healthy I like to think that eating really healthy afterwards will counteract my bad choices somehow. It’s silly but it makes me feel better. So after a night out with friends or Football Sunday (which for me, usually means beer and junk food), I balance it out with lean protein and vegetables.
I chose chicken cutlets, corn on the cob and green beans (some of my favorite vegetables). But as always, choose what you like best.
To cook the chicken cutlets, I heated a pan over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of olive oil. I seasoned the chicken cutlets with lemon pepper and garlic salt. Just rub a little on both sides. Then I cooked them in the skillet, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
For the corn on the cob, I simply blanched them in boiling water for about 7-8 minutes. I love how easy corn is to cook and it’s always delicious. I like mine with a little butter and salt, but this time I opted out. And if you buy good, fresh corn, you really don’t need to add anything to it. Sometimes I like to grill my corn in the husk too!
I just bought frozen green beans and cooked them according to the directions in the microwave. I usually buy the Publix brand because I figure they are all the same when produce is concerned and they are less expensive than the other brands. I prefer fresh veggies when possible but if I can’t find what I want or don’t feel like having to prep and cook them myself, I just buy frozen. I like frozen vegetables better than canned because they are fresh when they are frozen and sometimes you can taste the can. I also like frozen peas and cauliflower.
