August 10, 2010

Asian Glazed Drumsticks

I got this recipe from http://www.skinnytaste.com/, and tried it last night.  It turned out really well.  I highly recommend this dish...give it a try tonight!

Asian Glazed Drumsticks
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 2 drumsticks • Points: 5 ww pts
Calories: 213 • Fat: 4.7 g • Protein: 27.5 g • Carb: 12.7 g • Fiber: 0.4 g

8 medium chicken drumsticks, skin removed
Pam spray oil
1 cup water
1 tbsp Sriracha hot sauce (more or less to taste)
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup lite soy sauce
4 tsp agave nectar (or sugar)
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp ginger, grated
2 tbsp chives or scallions, chopped
1 tsp sesame seeds

In a heavy large saucepan, brown chicken on high for 3-4 minutes with a little spray oil. Add water, balsamic, soy sauce, agave, garlic, ginger, hot sauce and cook on high until liquid comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for about 20 minutes. Remove cover and bring heat to high, allowing sauce to reduce down, about 8 minutes until it becomes a thick glaze, turning chicken occasionally. (Keep an eye on glaze, you don't want it to burn when it start becoming thick) Transfer chicken to a platter and pour glaze on top. Top with chives and sesame seeds and serve.

August 4, 2010

Travel Essentials #2

As I travel the world, I can only say that a great pair of shoes are essential, one must be comfortable at all times.  These are my Johnston & Murphy 2008 Chukka boots, and I must admit they are my favorite footware to date.  So if you are a traveler please consider what you put on your feet.