U.S. Olympic Athletes
Count on Tyson
Just as you count on Tyson® chicken, beef and pork to keep your family strong throughout the year, the U.S. 2010 Olympic Team relies on Tyson protein to strengthen their performance in Vancouver.
As the official chicken, beef and pork supplier for the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team, Tyson will deliver quality protein directly to Vancouver where chefs will prepare lean, strength-building meals for our U.S. Team.
Mary Lou Retton's Tips for Balancing
Family, Food and Exercise
As an Olympic champion and mother of four, Mary Lou Retton knows how hard it can be to juggle busy family schedules with balanced meals and exercise. To help you out, Mary Lou suggests the following tips and strategies for satisfying snacks and fun family gatherings:
- Cheer Team USA to Gold: Heat up your favorite Tyson? Any?tizers® snacks or prepare your favorite Tyson recipe and gather the family around the TV to cheer Team USA to gold during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
- Keep Fun on Hand: Keep a kitchen drawer full of arts and crafts supplies to bring the family together for some fun on a rainy day or any evening. Create fun snacks that the whole family can enjoy such as Wrapped and Rolled Grilled Chicken and Apples.
- Stock the Fridge: Stay prepared by keeping the refrigerator and freezer stocked with Tyson Grilled & Ready Chicken Strips and Any'tizers snacks for after school, during a big game or as a quick and easy meal.
- Friendly Family Competition: Host family games and sports match-ups with activities that keep the family moving and reveal new talents or sports interests. Then enjoy a protein-rich meal with one of our strength-building recipes.
Real Recipes made by U.S. Olympic Team Chefs
Feed your family protein-packed meals with these exclusive recipes from the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team chefs.
This wholesome and flavorful wrap can be enjoyed on-the-go or at home. Prepare rice ahead of time to cut down preparation time.
Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min Serves: 6
Ingredients
20 ounces Tyson? Trimmed & Readytrade; Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts ? 2 tablespoons olive oil, light ? 1 pinch Asian five-spice powder ? 2 pinch salt and pepper ? ? cup sweet basil, finely chopped ? ? cup nonfat plain yogurt ? ? tablespoon fresh ginger root, peeled and minced ? 2 tablespoons apple juice, unfiltered or cider ? 1 ounce fresh mint, finely chopped ? 16 ounces brown or wild rice, precooked ? 2 apples, Granny Smith, chopped and seeded ? ? red bell pepper, seeded and julienne cut ? ? cup golden raisins ? 3 honey wheat wraps, 12"
Cooking Instructions
1. Preheat indoor grill or griddle to 350?F. Season chicken breast with oil, five-spice powder, salt and pepper.
2. Prepare Asian Pesto dressing in a small chopper or blender, adding basil, yogurt, ginger, apple cider, mint, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth, scraping sides to fully incorporate ingredients. Place condiment in a squeeze bottle for later use and refrigerate.
3. Grill the seasoned chicken on both sides until fully cooked at 165?F. Allow to rest for 2 minutes and then slice into thin strips.
4. Slightly warm honey wheat wrap on the bar grill so that it is pliable and can roll easily.
5. Place equal amounts of rice, apples, peppers, raisins and Asian pesto in each wrap, and roll. Cut wraps in half, and serve.
This quick and easy-to-prepare entr? is all dressed up and ready to be the star of your next meal. Recipe is courtesy of the U.S. Olympic Committee and Tyson Foods.
Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min Serves: 4
Ingredients
4 Tyson Fresh Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts ? 1 cup breadcrumbs3 tablespoons sesame seeds, white ? 3 tablespoons black sesame seed1 large egg ? 1 teaspoon garlic powder ? 1 teaspoon salt ? ? teaspoon cayenne pepper ? 3 tablespoons olive oil
Cooking Instructions
1. Mix breadcrumbs and sesame seeds in a shallow dish.
2. Beat egg and combine with garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high.
4. Dip chicken breast in egg mixture and coat evenly on both sides in breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly so mixture adheres to chicken.
5. Add chicken to preheated skillet and cook 7-8 minutes per side or until chicken is browned and done (internal temp 170?F).Serving Suggestion: Serve with oriental vegetables and rice.
How much protein does an Olympian need?
Athletes who train hard need more protein for optimal strength, energy and endurance. But just how much do they need? Check out the chart below to find out about how much protein athletes need to keep their energy high through every event.
|
Weight |
Approx. Daily Protein Needed |
Food Equivalent |
| Endurance Athletes |
160lbs. |
101.8g |
four 3-oz Tyson Boneless Skinless
Chicken Breasts or four 3-oz pork chops |
| Strength Athletes |
250lbs. |
204.6g |
eight 3-oz Tyson Boneless Skinless
Chicken Breasts or eight 3-oz pork chops |
