I’ve been a little bit tardy with posting this week but it’s not because I’ve been neglecting my blog. On the contrary, my blog is always with me: it’s because TT and I are trying to lose weight. You can imagine, with a blog devoted to cooking, this has been a bit difficult for me to assimilate.
But on we go: the books arrived from Amazon a few days ago. I’m the kind of person who always needs to read first. One is The Dukan Diet and the other is The Dukan Diet Recipe book.
I’ve been trying to read through them to at least get the gist of the diet.It’s been difficult as this week I’ve been extremely busy but this morning, I deliberately put aside time just to get a grip on the recipe book.
It’s been difficult as this week I’ve been extremely busy but this morning, I deliberately put aside time just to get a grip on the recipe book.
And now I get it! Well, more or less. It is extremely clever and, I think, eminently doable. Don’t forget, Dukan is Dr Pierre Dukan, French to his fingertips and with supremely manageable meals described in his book.
Everything depends firstly on being prepared and having the necessary ingredients to hand, which in turn implies that you have read through his book, have chosen a recipe and are psyched up for it. It’s all about adding flavour with lemons, spices and other tasty ingredients.
These are ordinary everyday items, calorie-less but definitely adding in the taste department.
I really like his attitude and so far, I like his recipes. Added to that, I have the living example of two friends here in Istanbul who have carried his diet through and look positively skinny! Motivation is key!
OK so here is the recipe for Chicken with Lemons:
Serves 2
- In a non-stick pan (oiled and wiped with kitchen paper), brown the onion, garlic and ginger for 3-4 minutes over a medium heat.
- Add the chicken and sauté the pieces over a high heat for 2 minutes, stirring all the time with a spatula.
- Moisten with the juice of the 2 lemons, soy sauce and 150ml/5fl oz water.
- Add the bouquet garni, salt and black pepper and leave to simmer, covered, over a gentle heat for 45 minutes.
Afiyet Olsun!
Does this supper look diet? It smelt most inviting and looked pretty good.
Of course a pilaf of rice or bulgur would have complemented it beautifully but as a diet dinner, we didn’t feel deprived! What do you think?
It seems to follow the Mediterranean Diet with the use of lemons and spices. We cannot go wrongwith this combination.
Hi Bellini! So nice to hear from you. As you probably know, the diet relies heavily on protein and LOTS of light yogurt!!!I must read the recipe book further …
just cut out the carbs and wine! ugh…diets!
That's exactly it in a nutshell, Joyce!!!!
I love it—I'd go on a diet just to eat food like this. But i think if I asked my butcher to cut my chicken in cubes he'd just laugh at me!
Hi! I've just seen that you live in LA! My sister lives there too, well, in Long Beach. I see what you mean about the butcher laughing …:))
Claudia, I'm so happy you and TT did not feel deprived! Good luck on your diet.
Well, let's see how it goes, Senior Dogs! Inşallah …
Someone once told me that you don`t need a diet plan as long as you reduce your food portions and move more. In other words, incorporate exercise. Go bellydancing! It did the trick for me years ago! Unfortunately I suffer from asthma now, so that type of exercise is no longer an option for me.
Walking is what Dukan prescribes – he says that's what we are cut out to do so that's what we shld do! But bellydancing wld indeed be fun 🙂
I look forward to some more recipes like this. I am also trying to cut out the carbs and regain a waist line.
Ahhhh it's the no wine that really bugs me but I'll get over it!
Weight watchers has a wonderful recipe for chicken with lemon that my whole family enjoys. Marinate in plastic bag overnight, chicken thighs (boneless, skinless) lemon juice, rosemary, salt and pepper and tiny bit of oil. Drain and roast chicken in hot oven until lightly browned and cooked through. I think you would enjoy it! Good luck on your endeavor. I'm trying to slim down, too.
Thanks, Karen – sounds good and exactly right for the protein days. Actually this is the way I like to eat anyway let alone the Dukan way!
Sounds fab. This would be free food on the Slimming World diet too. I will be giving it a try, thank you.
oh good, Sandra – it was very tasty! Thanks for coming by my blog!