Monday, 11 April 2016

Energy-boosting chicken and kale pasta


I found this one in Men's Health - credit where due!

It is really good as it gives you  protein, the right amount of carbs and the vitamins from the kale and orange....its pretty tasty too!



 Serves: 2
Preparation time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins

Benefit: Burn fat / Protein load
1155 calories (Per serving) 95g protein 154g carbohydrates 27g fat (2g saturated)

Ingredients:

350 g pasta
2 big handfuls of kale
2 cubed chicken breasts
2 crushed garlic cloves
2 juiced oranges
2 tbsp wholegrain mustard

Method

Boil the pasta according to the pack instructions, and, 3min before the end, throw in the kale.

Fry the chicken for 10min, adding the garlic for the last 2min.

Drain the pasta, add the chicken then work in the juice and mustard.

Tip - Try adding some nuts - Almonds or cashews to get the good fats and a little more protein!

Enjoy!!!

Note:  The Kale leaves contain vitamin K, which strengthens your bones!

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