Chicken Caesar Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup croutons
- 4 ounces parmesan cheese
Optional
- 4 small whole wheat dinner rolls
Instructions
- Slice chicken breast lengthwise. This will give the breast a more even thickness, allowing it to cook more evenly as well as quicker.
- In a small dish, add all seasonings and mix together.
- Heat a large skillet over medium, add oil and allow to heat while seasoning both sides chicken. Carefully place into hot skillet.
- Cook each side for 3-4 minutes allowing to brown. Remove chicken from hot skillet. Set aside.
- Wash lettuce and lightly pat with paper towel to remove excess moisture. Chop and add to a large bowl.
- Slice chicken thinly or into chunks. Add to bowl with lettuce. Sprinkle on croutons, add freshly grated parmesan, drizzle with dressing and gently toss. Serve immediately.
Extra
- If not serving right away, keep all ingredients separate in sealed containers. Store in the refrigerator.
- This is a great mason jar salad that can easily be taken on the go.
- Great additions to this (and any) salad are: tomatoes, sliced peppers, berries, nuts and seeds. These will not only add great nutritional value but a lot of extra flavor.
Asian Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 4 teaspoons liquid aminos
Instructions
- Cut chicken into small pieces. Add in the season up to the olive oil. Toss together to fully coat.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil. Once hot, add the chicken and saute until cooked through and no longer pink.
Optional
- If making into a stir fry, cut all vegetables into uniform sizes. Remove chicken from skillet and cook vegetables for 5-6 minutes or until they are slightly tender, not soft.
- Add chicken and cooked rice. Season with liquid aminos, toss to combine and heat through.
Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cumin, ground
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and store in an airtight container. Use 1-2 tablespoons per 1 pound of chicken, beef or ground turkey.
- For best results, add salt and pepper to the food being cooked to fully control the taste of each individual meal.