A Fiber One double whammy plus a gift card giveaway!

I love two things in this world
1. Food
2. Free Food

Parties become more enjoyable when there is flavorful, free food. A wedding becomes tolerable once the buffet opens. And dinner tastes better when you don't have to pay for it (why do you think girls date so much?) I occasionally go to the grocery store on Saturday. Not because it's the busiest day, but because that is when the samples are out. And like I said, I like free food.

Safeway and Fiber One must have known this little fact about me, because they sent me a coupon and gift card for me to try out some Fiber One products. They were tasty on their own, though easily transformed into healthy satisfying dishes. Score!

If you like good food, keep scrolling down.
If you like good, free food, scroll all the way to the bottom.

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Fiber One Crust
Yield: 2 portions

2 Chicken Breast Halves
4 slices Deli Honey Ham
4 slices Swiss Cheese
Salt, Pepper
2 Eggs, whisked
1 cup Bread Crumbs or Chicken Coating
1/2 cup Fiber One Original Cereal
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Dried Parsley
Pan Spray

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

1. Use a food processor to crush the Fiber One original Cereal into a course powder. In a large bowl add the cereal, bread crumbs, onion powder and dried parsley. Set aside.
2. Pound chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap using the bottom of a large saute pan. Pound until almost half the original thickness. You want a long thin piece.
3. Divide the ham between the two breasts and place on top of the now chicken cutlets. Next add the swiss cheese. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on top.
4. Roll the chicken carefully, making sure no cheese is hanging out. Use toothpicks to hold in place. (I use plenty of toothpicks to seal the sides and keep in place)
5. Brush with whisked eggs then coat with bread crumb mixture until fully coated.
6. Place in preheated oven for 20 - 25 minutes, until fully cooked. Let cool at least 3 minutes before serving.

For printable recipe click here.

This was such a pleasant dinner and dessert. The chicken cordon bleu is satisfying and tastes sinful, though I know it's figure friendly. Even my chicken hating boyfriend enjoyed this, he said the ham and swiss did the trick! The crushed Fiber One cereal added a great texture to the crust. You could enjoy this with a number of sides, such as a simple salad or roasted vegetables.

For dessert we had strawberry frozen yogurt, made using Fiber One strawberry yogurt. It tasted just like soft serve frozen yogurt, or even a strawberry shake, though we know it's much better for you than an actual shake! As we all know, 2010 is about getting healthy and getting in shape. These are the kinds of recipes that will help me and can help you succeed.

Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
yield: 4 servings

3 Egg Whites
1/3 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Simple Syrup
3 containers Yoplait Fiber One Strawberry Yogurt

1. Prepare simple syrup by adding 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a sauce pot. Simmer until reduced to a syrup consistency, around 6 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
2. Add egg whites to a mixing bowl and using an electric mixer, beat for 1 - 2 minutes until frothy. Add sugar after 1 minute.
3. In a large bowl whisk together the cooled simple syrup, egg white mixture, and yogurt.
4. Freeze mixture in ice cream maker according to the unit's instructions.

For printable recipe click here.

Congrats to Scott from Fight the Fat Foodie for winning the gift card!

Giveaway Time!!
Enter to win a $50 gift card to a Safeway grocery store which includes stores like Tom Thumb and Randalls (find one near you). You can spend the gift card on whatever you like, though I think you should pick up one of the recommended Fiber One products. Heck, you could even grab one you have never tried before, from me to you!

To Enter:
1. Comment below, telling me which flavor of Fiber One yogurt sounds best. Peach, Vanilla, Key Lime Pie or Strawberry? (1 entry)
2. Follow or subscribe to Natalie's Killer Cuisine, and leave a comment telling me you did! (1 entry)
3. Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this contest. On Twitter I am @NataliesCuisine, and leave me a comment telling me you tweeted! (1 entry)

And that's it! Simple as key lime pie. Good luck!
Contest ends this Saturday the 6th, at the stroke of midnight!

Prize courtesy of Fiber One and Safeway, through MyBlogSpark.