Chicken

Sweet Potato-Chicken Chili

Posted on Dec 23, 2019 in Chicken, Fowl, Lunch/Dinner

“Sweet Potato-Chicken Chili”

A warm, healthy family meal is just perfect for this week of excitement and togetherness. It’s a meal that can be prepared in advance and warmed-up when the group gets hungry and is in the mood for delicious!

Ingredients: (serves 6-8)
• 1 Tbsp organic avocado oil
• 1 medium, organic onion (sliced)
• 1 ½ lbs. ground, organic chicken
• 2 Tbsp organic chili powder
• 1 Tbsp organic paprika
• 1 Tbsp organic cumin
• 4 cloves organic garlic (minced)
• 3 medium-sized organic sweet potatoes (cut into ½ inch pieces)
• 2 cups purified water
• 4 cups organic chicken broth
• 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• Organic, ground pepper to taste
• Top with organic, toasted pumpkin seeds, sliced chilis or fresh organic parsley

Heat the oil over medium heat in a large stainless pot. Add onion, meat, & other seasonings
Brown the meat and crumble it up, remove from pot and set aside
Add sweet potatoes to pot and remaining ingredients and stir to combine
Brown the sweet potatoes, add garlic, water and broth and stir together
Bring to a low boil and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are soft
Using a potato masher, mash potatoes until smooth
Add meat & peppers into sweet potato mixture and stir
Heat through, dish into individual bowls and garnish with toppings of choice
Smile and enjoy your tummy-warming meal with family & friends!

YOUR HEALTH PLATE COACH – Rita

Herbed Meatballs

Posted on Nov 20, 2019 in Beef, Chicken, Fowl, Lunch/Dinner

“Herbed Meatballs”

A little tasty bite, you know, something non-turkey right before the BIG Thanksgiving feast. Maybe for the family members who came early and still need to fill their bellies with a bit of comfort food. We can make the dish together or prepare in advance…either way it will be enjoyed by all.

Ingredients: (4-6 servings)

Ingredients:
SAUCE list
1 Tbsp. organic butter
½ cup chopped, organic yellow onion
½ cup diced, organic carrot
½ cup diced, organic celery
2 cups organic mushrooms
3 gloves organic garlic, minced
3 tsp. organic, dried oregano
1 tsp. organic paprika
1 tsp organic red pepper flakes
¼ tsp. organic, ground black pepper
1 28 oz. can organic, diced tomatoes & juice
3 Tbsp. organic tomato paste
½ cup chopped, organic, fresh basil

MEATBALL list
1 ½ lb. lean organic ground beef or chicken
1 large, organic egg
¼ cup organic, coconut flour
2 cloves organic garlic, minced
2 tsp. dried, organic parsley
1 tsp. dried, organic
¼ tsp. Himalayan salt
½ tsp. organic, ground black pepper

In large ceramic skillet on medium heat, melt butter; add onion and sauté until golden; add remaining sauce ingredients EXCEPT the basil; also add ½ cup purified water; increase heat and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat & simmer 20 minutes.

Combine meatball list of ingredients in large bowl; thoroughly mix. Roll mixture into approximately 20 meatballs. Add meatballs to skillet with sauce and simmer until meatballs are cooked through…approximately 20 minutes. Stir basil into sauce and serve over “cauliflower rice” for a perfect heart-warming meal to share.

YOUR HEALTHY PLATE COACH – Rita

Chicken Lettuce Wrap, paleo, ketogenic, keto, healthy, lunch, dinner

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Posted on Sep 11, 2019 in Chicken, Fowl, Lunch/Dinner, Veggie

“Chicken Lettuce Wraps”

Healthy, crunchy and fun…that’s this week’s meal delight! We believe that delicious food should create happiness and be a time to sit together, talk together, and enjoy one another. Here’s to another delightful crowd pleaser!

Ingredients: (serves: 4)

1 lb. organic, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
2 Tbsp. thinly sliced fresh, organic ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
2 Tbsp. coconut aminos
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. Chines chili oil
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 tsp. organic coconut crystals
12 leaves organic Bib or Boston lettuce
1/4 cup raw, thinly-sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 cup organic carrot, cut into matchsticks
1/2 cup thinly-sliced organic scallions
2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds

Place chicken, ginger and garlic into a large saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to cutting board while discarding the ginger & garlic; let cool

Whisk together sesame oil, coconut aminos, vinegar, chili oil, red pepper flakes, and coconut crystals in a medium bowl

Shred the chicken and stir into the sauce and let stand for 10 minutes; add almonds

Serve in lettuce leaves topped with carrots, scallions and sesame seeds; recipe allows for 3 wraps per person

YOUR HEALTH PLATE COACH – Rita

Chicken Fresca

Posted on Jul 10, 2019 in Chicken, Fowl, Lunch/Dinner

“Chicken Fresca“

Warmer days beg for a quick-prep, lighter meal to be enjoyed by the whole family, so we’re going to kick up our heels to have some fun with a cool midday meal. While smiling, laughing and just plain having fun, we’ll be preparing a great protein-rich bowl to keep us energized and satisfied while moov’n & groov’n in the kitchen. Today we will partake in the Chicken Fresca — prepared to perfection!

Ingredients (serves 2):
• 1 lb. previously seasoned & roasted chicken breast cold & cubed
• Several handfuls of fresh spinach leaves or other favorite salad greens
• 1 Large organic cucumber, cubed

Fresca-combination

• 2 organic, medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 organic onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 to 2 organic, jalapeno peppers, seeded & chopped
• 1/2 cup organic, cilantro leaves, chopped (or more to taste!)
• 1 organic, green onion, finely chopped
• 1-2 glove(s) organic garlic, minced
• 4-6 Tbs. fresh, squeezed organic lime juice

Combine the last 7 ingredients; cover and refrigerate for at least one hour

Chop your greens and cucumber to desired size for eating and place in a large dinner bowl

Distribute cubed chicken breast over greens

Top chicken with desired amount of refrigerated Fresca-combination…keep smiling!

Additions: Add a ¼ cup of your favorite grated cheese to the top of your salad

YOUR HEALTHY PLATE COACH – Rita