This week's Recipe of the Week kicks off our Fit and Trim support group. It's brought to us by authors Molly Siple and Lissa DeAngelis who wrote Recipes For Change. Both are professional nutritionists and writers. Their recipes are specifically designed to promote good health, prevent disease, and most importantly, taste great! Chicken Paprika with Yogurt Sauce is a wonderfully low fat entree that the whole family will enjoy.

What you need

• 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 3-pound chicken - cut into 4-8 pieces
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 cup chicken stock or filtered water
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 2 scallions minced

What you do:

1. In a large, heavy bottomed casserole or skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add as many chicken piece as will fit without crowding. Sauté until browned on both sides, about 8 minutes. Remove to a brown paper bag to drain and repeat with remaining pieces.
2. Reduce heat to low and add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn clear, about 10 minutes.
3. Add stock and chicken pieces. Sprinkle with paprika and salt. Bring liquid to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer until juices run clear when thigh is pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.
4. Line a strainer or colander with a paper towel or coffee filter. Place in a container so liquid can drip through. Pour yogurt into strainer and let drain.
5. With tongs, remove chicken from casserole to a heated platter.
6. Skim any fat from the liquid in casserole. Reduce stock to about 1/2 cup, boiling for about 3-4 minutes.
7. In a small bowl place drained yogurt, discarding paper towel. Add several tablespoons cooking liquid and whisk. Reduce the heat under the casserole to low and whisk yogurt into the pan. Cook for 1 minute, then pour sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with scallions and serve immediately.

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Calcutta Chicken
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This week's Recipe of the Week is brought to us from the popular Goddess Diet created by Larrian Gillespie, MD. Her Calcutta chicken in spinach and yogurt sauce is perfect for dinner. The Goddess Diet was developed by Larrian as an effective and safe way for women to lose weight and to keep unwanted pounds from creeping up.  Larrian has developed diets for such celebrities as Cher and the start of Lord of the Dance Michael Flately.  Cher continues to eat the "goddess" way and strongly endorses Dr. Gillespie's book. Treat yourself like a goddess and make this delicious recipe and see our interview with Larrian Gillespie and free book excerpt.

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