Weeknight chicken is no longer boring with this easy marinade! Toss it in with your chicken in the morning before you take off for work and let the chicken marinate while defrosting. Viola! This dish is reminiscent of teriyaki chicken from days gone by.
Lemon Pepper Marinated Chicken Thighs
1 lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs2 tbsp Lemon pepper seasoning ((clean))1/2 c Balsamic vinegar1/2 c olive oilCoconut oil
In a small dish, mix together lemon pepper seasoning, vinegar, and olive oil until fully combined. Whisk until seasonings are mostly combined.Place all chicken in a large Ziploc bag.Add marinade to chicken ...
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Archives for December 2014
The Ultimate Paleo Guide To CrossFit
CrossFit is like Starbucks right now. I feel like there’s one on every street corner. It’s crazy! I’m a former regionals competitor and CrossFit Coach at Huntington Beach. Within a one mile radius of my box (CrossFit Marina), there are probably five to ten gyms.
Many of you have probably tried CrossFit at a CrossFit box, at home, or maybe even on your own without actually knowing you were doing it. You may have seen CrossFit on ESPN or you may have competed in the CrossFit Open. If you happen to be a regionals or CrossFit Games competitor, then I solute you. That’s some tough stuff!
Today’s post is all about CrossFit. The good, the bad, ...
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Creamy One-Pot Chicken & Vegetables
This colorful dish incorporates lots of veggies to make sure that your body stays nourished with plenty of vitamins and minerals. The creamy coconut milk adds a bit of comfort that is great on a fall afternoon for a rich indulgence. What a great way to make chicken and vegetables interesting again!
Creamy One-Pot Chicken & Vegetables
2-3 Boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 c Bacon bits ((chopped, about 4 strips of bacon))1 Red pepper ((diced))1 Yellow pepper ((diced))2 c Fresh kale ((washed and torn, stems removed))2 c Fresh mushrooms ((sliced))1/2 c Onions ((diced))3 tbsp garlic ((minced))1 can Coconut milk ((about 2 ...
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Buffalo Chicken Poppers
Great as a pretty appetizer when hosting guests, or perfect to pack for a cold lunch, these chicken poppers can easily be made when you're traveling. Simply stop at a grocery for the ingredients and mix them up in your hotel room.
Note: This recipe is primal, not paleo.
Buffalo Chicken Poppers
6 Mini peppers ((halved))1 c Chicken ((cooked, shredded))3 tbsp Onion ((diced))1 tbsp Lousiana Red Sauce ((or your favorite “clean” hot sauce))1 tbsp Grass fed butter ((primal not paleo))2 Hard boiled eggs ((diced))Ground black pepper ((for garnish))
In a small bowl, mix together shredded chicken, onion, and ...
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Scrummy Beef Stew
This stew is so delicious and comforting that you’ll wish for cold weather as an excuse to make it. Choose a nice relaxing Sunday, so that you can enjoy the smells that waft through the house, as it takes its time to simmer.
Note: This recipe uses grass-fed butter and is therefore primal rather than paleo. To make it paleo, use coconut oil instead of grass-fed butter or ghee.
Scrummy Beef Stew
1.5 lbs Beef stew meat1 c Onion3 tbsp garlic ((minced))1 tbsp Coconut oil8 oz Mushrooms ((sliced))2 tbsp Grass fed butter ((primal not paleo, use coconut oil instead to make it paleo))1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar1 inch Sweet potato ((cut ...
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