Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3 tsp, minced bottled garlic
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinager
- 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth 

- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- cooking spray 

Instructions
1) Season chicken with salt and pepper. 

2) Spray non stick skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium high. 

3) Add the chicken and cook until brown on one side. Add garlic and flip chicken. 

4) Cook for about 3 minutes then add vinegar, broth, bay leaf, and thyme.
5) Cover and simmer over medium low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken, set aside and keep warm. Continue simmering sauce, uncovered for about 7 minutes. 

6) Discard bay leaf and pour mixture over chicken and serve.
7) Make extra and use for your salad or lunch the next day, tastes yummy after it has been sitting in that juice all night

Chicken Salad Wraps

(Makes 4 servings)

Ingredients
4 cans of Kirkland chicken breast or 1/2 a rotisserie chicken pulled a part (you can sub in canned tuna or salmon as well if you prefer)
4 chopped hard boiled egg whites (minus the yolk)
1/2 cup of non-fat plain Greek yogurt
1/2 chopped onion
2 chopped tomatoes

Instructions
1) Add the chicken to a bowl. Mash it up to get rid of the chunks and make it as pulled apart as possible so it resembles the consistency of canned tuna.
2) Add the remainder of the ingredients to a bowl, mix well and divide into 4 servings.
3) Place it inside a romaine lettuce leaf and enjoy like a taco!

"Clean" Melt-in-your-mouth Chicken

This is another super simple (are you noticing a theme here with my recipes and being simple? haha) super DELICIOUS chicken recipe... It tastes like you are eating something that is just awful for you and high in fat and calories, but it's really not! 

"Clean" Melt-in-your-mouth Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 - 4 oz skinless boneless chicken breasts
• 1 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• pink himilayan salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees Farenheit
2. Lay foil in a baking dish and spray with non-stick spray and place chicken in dish
3. Combine greek yogurt, cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a bowl
4. Coat each chicken breast in greek yogurt mixture
5. Bake in oven for 45 minutes or until cooked through

Nutty Butter Shakeology

Nutty Butter Shakeology

Peanut butter and banana combine in a super yummy way in this smoothie.

Total Time: 5 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:
½ cup nonfat milk
½ cup water
1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
¼ medium banana, cut into chunks
1 Tbsp. all-natural peanut butter
1 Tbsp. coarsely chopped raw walnuts
1 cup ice

Preparation:
1. Place milk, water, Shakeology, banana, peanut butter, walnuts, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 340

Fat: 15 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Cholesterol: 7 mg

Sodium: 264 mg

Carbohydrate: 31 g

Fiber: 5 g

Sugar: 19 g

Protein: 26 g

Pita Pizza

Pita Pizza

Pitas make an ideal pizza crust! This is topped with basil, peppers and onion, or you can substitute your favorite vegetables.

Total Time: 18 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 8 min.
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
4 (6½-inch) whole wheat pitas
¾ cup all-natural spaghetti sauce, no salt added
2 fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese (½ cup)
¼ medium onion, sliced
1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced into rings

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Top pitas evenly with spaghetti sauce, basil, cheese, onion, and bell pepper.
3. Place pitas on baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Nutritional Information: (per serving)

Calories: 248

Fat: 5 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Cholesterol: 8 mg

Sodium: 569 mg

Carbs: 43 g

Fiber: 6 g

Sugars: 2 g

Protein: 11 g

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

For an easy, romantic dessert, try strawberries dipped in dark chocolate.

Total Time: 41 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 1 min.
Yield: 10 servings, 2 strawberries each

Ingredients:
20 medium strawberries (about 1 lb.)
9 oz. dark chocolate morsels (or chopped semi-sweet chocolate)
1 Tbsp. coconut oil

Preparation:
1. Wash strawberries; dry completely. Set aside.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment (or waxed) paper. Set aside.
3. Place morsels and oil in microwave-safe container. Microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds; stir; microwave for an additional 30 to 45 seconds or until just melted. Do not overcook. Set aside.
4. Hold a strawberry by leaf, dip into melted chocolate; lift and twist slightly, letting any excess chocolate fall back into the bowl. Set strawberry on parchment paper. Repeat with remaining strawberries.
5. Set strawberries aside for 30 minutes, or until chocolate hardens.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 147

Fat: 9 g

Saturated Fat: 6 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 0 mg

Carbohydrate: 18 g

Fiber: 1 g

Sugar: 16 g

Protein: 1 g

Brussel Sprouts with Roasted Grapes

Brussels Sprouts with Roasted Grapes

Enjoy these Brussels sprouts hot or cold. They develop a mellow nutty flavor that goes perfectly with sweet grapes.

Total Time: 35 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:
2 cups Brussels sprouts, cut in half (about 6 oz.)
1 cup red grapes
1 Tbsp. olive oil
Sea salt and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
1 Tbsp. sliced raw almonds (for garnish; optional)

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 375°
2. Combine Brussles sprouts, grapes and oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper if desired; mix well.
3. Arrange Brussels sprouts mixture with Brussels sprouts cut side down, on metal baking sheet.
4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until Brussels sprouts are golden brown on the cut side. Stir; continue baking for 10 to 15 additional minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
5. Top with sliced almonds (if desired). 

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 148

Fat: 6 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 166 mg

Carbohydrate: 23 g

Fiber: 4 g

Sugar: 14 g

Protein: 4 g