HEALTHY TURKEY GRAVY

Julie Scott Nutrition
November 20, 2017
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Traditional turkey gravy is a combination of fat (roasted turkey pan drippings)mixed with stock (chicken, turkey or vegetable)and a roux (white flour and water to thicken the gravy). This recipe is not among the superfoods list for anyone but we can use this as the recipe of Thanksgiving Day. Reason behind this is the noteworthy benefits of this recipe. It is rich in amino acids, builds collagen that helps your skin to look younger by minimizing wrinkles and supports our immune system as well.

8+
to taste bone broth ( or vegetable stock )
to taste turkey pan dripping
to taste salt and pepper
1/4 cup organic flour ( or cornstarch for thickening )

I suggest making a generous batch of broth for Thanksgiving and then storing the extra in some freezer-safe jars so that you have it on-hand for any soup you want to make in the future.Bone...
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Nutritions

Calories
143

Sodium
22mg
0% DV

Fat
0.1g
0% DV

Protein
2g
5% DV

Carbs
33g
11% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV

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This crispy fried chicken sandwich recipe is better than Chik-Fil-A, Popeye's or McDonald's! The chicken breast is brined in pickle juice, breaded with flavorful seasonings, fried until golden brown, and then piled on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise. Serve the sandwich with a side of waffle fries and homemade Chik-Fil-A sauce for dipping!

4 chicken cutlets
1/2 c milk
1/2 c dill pickle juice
2 c all purpose flour
2 T confectioners sugar
2 t baking powder
2 t paprika
2 t kosher salt
1/2 t black pepper
1/2 t garlic powder
1/4 t onion powder
1 egg
oil ( for frying )
4 sandwich buns ( buttered and griddled )
Optional for serving ( lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, pickles )
Chik-Fil-A Sauce:
1/2 c mayonnaise
2 T barbecue sauce
1 T honey
2 t prepared yellow mustard
1 t lemon juice
4
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the milk and pickle juice.
  • Add the chicken to the milk mixture and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to (but...
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Nutritions

Calories
631

Sodium
1717mg
71% DV

Fat
4g
6% DV

Protein
19g
38% DV

Carbs
127g
43% DV

Fiber
6g
25% DV