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Carb Safe
≤ 30g
Low Carb
≤ 15g
Very Low Carb
≤ 3g
Low Cholesterol
≤ 60mg (main dish)
≤ 20mg (all others)
Low Calorie
≤ 360 calories (main dish)
≤ 120 calories (all others)
Low Saturated Fat
≤ 3g (main dish)
≤ 1g (all others)

total time

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Chicken Sausage and Grits
 
Source: dLife

Chicken sausage patties served with grits.

Rating:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE

Nutrition Facts

Makes 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190.1
Total Carbs 21.3 g
Dietary Fiber 1.7 g
Sugars 1.9 g
Total Fat 3.2 g
Saturated Fat 0.6 g
Unsaturated Fat 2.7 g
Potassium 269 mg
Protein 18.4 g
Sodium 185.3 mg
Dietary Exchanges
1/2 Fat, 1 Starch, 1/4 Vegetable, 2 Very Lean Meat
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Servings
Ingredients
1 boneless skinless chicken breasts , chopped
1 egg whites
0.5 piece sliced whole wheat bread , cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp fat free milk
2 scallions , minced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro , minced
0.25 tsp chili powder
0.12 tsp ground cumin
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 butter flavored cooking spray
1 cup cold water
0.25 cup quick cooking grits
1 tsp margarine


Directions
1 Place the chicken in a blender and blend until finely chopped. Add the egg white and blend until mixed.
2 Mix the bread cubes and milk in a bowl. Let sit for 2 to 3 minutes or until the bread absorbs the milk. Add the chicken combination, scallions, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper and mix well. Use you hands to create 4 round patties.
3 Spray a skillet with the cooking spray. Sauté the patties for approximately 4 minutes or until browned. Turn over and cook the other side for another 4 minutes.
4 Mix together the water and grits in a microwave proof bowl. Cook for 3 minutes on a high setting.
5 Separate the patties onto plates, serve with grits, and top with the margarine.
Additional Information
Use the white part of the scallions only.


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