Grilled Chicken with Sauteed Veggies

I'm baaaaack to food blogging with a NEW TWIST!!!

As you may know, Barry and I loves to eat and my love for cooking sometimes can lead to an unhealthy lifestyle. So in the advent of Spring, Barry and I have decided to change our eating habits and take care of our health once and for all!

Years ago as individuals we used to be health fanatics. Barry was highly trained in Karate while me on the other hand never missed a day in the gym. He is like a GI Joe and yes, you've guessed it right, I was like a Barbie Doll...hehehe. Anyway, as a couple we made a conscious decision to lose weight and get back into shape in order for us to live longer together :-)

This recipe marks our long journey to self-discipline and a healthy lifestyle, which means making better choices while cutting down on sweets, carbohydrates and processed foods. This may be a beginning to a healthier and livelier "US" but please believe me that I will never-ever compromise on cutting down on taste and flavor :-)

Here's an easy recipe that will keep you coming back for more...a juicy grilled chicken with robust flavor and veggies that ROCKS!

Ingredients:
2 Chicken Breasts
Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar
Vegetable & Olive Oil Spray

Veggies:
Garlic
Pearl Red Onions
Baby Carrots
Snap Peas
Tomatoes
Baby Bella (Portabella) Mushrooms
1 Tbsp of Pure Maple Syrup

Directions:
Marinate chicken breasts in olive oil and balsamic vinegar overnight.

Heat grill pan on HIGH temp, spray with vegetable oil and spritz of olive oil. Grill chicken breasts for about 2-3 minutes on each side.

In a wok or frying pan, heat up olive oil. Saute garlic and onions until translucent and aromatic. Add carrots, stir for a few minutes. Then, add tomatoes and let all the juices out. Add a Tablespoon of maple syrup and stir in snap peas. Keep sauteing for a couple of minutes. Finally, add the sliced baby P'bella mushrooms. Remove from heat after a minute. Do not overcooked the mushrooms or else, it will lose all of its fluids and you'll end up with lots of water. This vegetable dish should be crisp, but tender.