This is simple and versatile recipe.  Flickr user Bob (CC BY-ND 2.0) You will end up with flavorful meat for chicken tacos, taco salads, or even Mexican flavored stir fry. The chicken can last for more than one meal, giving you a base for multiple dinner options and lunches.
As we stay committed to wellness, we need to always adjust and be flexible without compromising nourishment essentials. We know how time-consuming life can be, and sometimes cooking just isn’t a top priority. That’s why we want to remind you this week to utilize that slow cooker so you can use cooking time to slow down and connect. Enjoy this recipe and have fun experimenting in your life integrating quality food and quality time. Prep
Juice limes. Slow cooker
Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. This could be cooked on low all day, or you could set the slow cooker to high and cook for four hours. Once the chicken is cooked, use a fork to shred it, and stir well. Serve
Peel & slice avocado, dice tomatoes. Spoon chicken into soft sprouted tortillas or organic taco shells. Top with cheese, avocado, salsa, and tomatoes. Garnish with a few lime wedges. Preparation: 10 minutes, plus 4 or 8 hours to cook Serves: 4
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Quick and easy to prepare, this delicious dish is a great way to introduce Brussels sprouts into the diet. Flickr user Alpha (CC BY-SA 2.0) Brussels sprouts have many heath benefits, not the least of which is their abundance of vitamin antioxidants, such as vitamins C and beta-carotene, as well as the antioxidant mineral manganese. Brussels sprouts are also powerful anti-inflammatories, due to the presence of glucosinolates, vitamin K and Omega 3. The anti-inflammatory nature of this dish is further enhanced by the presence of turmeric.
Prep
Preheat oven to 350°. Trim and quarter Brussels sprouts. Dice sweet potatoes. Peel and quarter shallots. Slice lemon into thin pinwheels. Stem rosemary and finely chop leaves. Peel and mince garlic. Bake
Combine Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, shallots, lemon, 2 tablespoons oil, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon salt and cumin in a large baking dish. Mash garlic and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt with side of chef’s knife to form a paste. Combine with rosemary, turmeric, thyme, remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper and remaining 2 tablespoon oil. Rub paste over chicken. Nestle chicken in with Brussels sprouts and sweet potato. Roast, lightly covered with foil, until done, about 20 minutes for bone-in, and 10-12 minutes for boneless. Serve Serve chicken with Brussels sprouts and sweet potato. Preparation: 45 minutes Serves: 4 “Zesty chicken patties are a delightful retreat from the bland chicken patties of yesterday.”  Flickr user Ruby Ran (CC BY-SA 2.0) Replete with antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, zesty chicken patties are filled with healing properties that will satisfy even the most discerning of palates. They are bright, colorful and pack a tasty punch. Make a big batch on the weekend for a week’s worth of easy lunches. Rolling the patties in hemp seeds provides a visual and textural surprise, as well as an added dose of Omega 3.
Prep
Peel and finely chop the garlic. Finely chop the cilantro and onions. Grate the ginger. Patties
Mix garlic, cilantro onions and ginger along with the chicken, chile, fish sauce, salt, pepper, lime juice and turmeric. Form into patties, rub lightly with oil, and roll edges in hemp seeds. Grill Sauté or grill about 8 minutes on each side, or until done. Serve Mixed salad greens for serving Serve over a bed of your favorite greens. Preparation: 15 minutes Serves: 4 This is a pretty, warm dish, perfect for entertaining or enjoying at home on a cold day Flickr user Michaela Weingartova (CC BY 2.0) The sweet potatoes pair beautifully with the mushrooms and the rich coconut milk sauce. This dish is comprised of healing ingredients that will delight your entire family and impress your guests. You will get plenty of essential amino acids from the quinoa. Chicken and cremini mushrooms provide B-vitamins, particularly B3 (Niacin), which is a powerful antioxidant. Spinach provides vitamins K and A, in addition to calcium, magnesium and zinc. This combination promotes tissue repair and helps to alleviate the damage associated with the aging process.
Prep
Preheat oven to 350°. Cook quinoa according to package directions, enough to make 6 servings. Slice chicken into strips. Slice mushrooms. Peel and slice shallot. Dice sweet potato. Stovetop
In a frying pan, brown chicken in coconut oil on both sides. Add broth, mushroom and shallot, and continue to cook a few minutes longer, stirring frequently. Bake
In a small bowl, whisk coconut milk and another cup of broth. Place sweet potato in baking dish, add chicken mixture, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour coconut milk and broth over. Cover and bake 20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are soft. Serve 1 tablespoon capers 2 cups baby spinach Just before serving, stir baby spinach into warm chicken and sweet potato mixture. Spoon over quinoa and sprinkle with capers. Preparation: 45 minutes Serves: 6  Flickr user Lauren Tucker (CC BY-ND 2.0) Marinating is a great way to add interest to chicken.
If you are a fan of dark meat, go ahead and substitute for the chicken breasts. The molasses marinade gives the chicken a lovely, rich sweetness and a beautiful color. This dish pairs well with cooked grains and mixed greens. Blackstrap molasses is rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly iron, manganese, copper, calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6 and selenium. Ginger contains powerful anti-inflammatory compounds. Clinical studies have shown that people with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis experience reduced pain levels and improvements in their mobility when they consume ginger regularly. Growing evidence demonstrates the antioxidant properties of miso. Marinade
Combine miso, rice wine, turmeric and water; stir in to molasses mixture. Allow to cool. Set ½ of the marinade aside. Refrigerate chicken in remaining marinade, 2 hours. Remove chicken from marinade and discard used marinade. Preheat oven to 350°. Prep
Prepare grains according to package directions, enough to make four servings of cooked grains. Chicken Bake chicken, covered, in an oiled baking dish, 45 minutes or until cooked through. Serve
Garnish with green onions and cilantro. Preparation: 20 minutes active, 2 hours to marinate and 45 minutes to bake Serves: 4 |
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