30 minute bang bang chicken bowls 👩🏼🍳❤️🔥🤤 what you’ll need: for the chicken: 2 lbs chicken thighs 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 tbsp olive oil drizzle of avocado oil for frying for the sauce 1/3 cup mayo 2-3 tbsp sriracha 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce 1 tsp rice vinegar 1/2 tsp garlic powder for the bowl Served with cauliflower rice or regular rice Cabbage slaw Freshly sliced green onions instructions: 1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized cubes and place them in a large bowl. Add the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated. 2. Preheat a pan over medium-high heat and drizzle in a little avocado oil. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and golden on the edges. 3. While the chicken cooks, make the bang bang sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the mayo, sriracha, Thai sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic powder. Taste and adjust by adding more chili sauce if you like extra heat or sweetness. 4. Once the chicken is cooked through, pour in all but a few tablespoons of the sauce and stir to coat. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes to thicken and get slightly crispy around the edges. 5. To assemble, start with a base of cauliflower rice or regular rice. Add a handful of cabbage slaw, then spoon the bang bang chicken on top. Drizzle with the reserved sauce and garnish with sliced green onions. Enjoy! #easyweeknightdinner #healthydinneridea #easydinneridea #easydinnerrecipe #healthydinnerrecipe
& it only takes 20 min to make!!! 👩🏼🍳 what you’ll need: for the salmon 4, 6oz pieces of salmon, cubed 2 tbsp mayo 3 tbsp Japanese BBQ sauce (can also use soy sauce or coconut aminos) 2 cloves garlic, minced or sprinkle of garlic powder 1-2 tbsp sriracha avocado cucumber salsa 3 small Persian cucumbers, diced 3 jalapenos, seeds removed & diced 3 avocados, diced 3 green onions, diced 1/2 red onions, diced Juice of 1 lime Sprinkle of salt to taste for the bowl: Served with choice of rice Topped with sesame seeds & sriracha mayo instructions: 1. Place the cubed salmon in a large bowl. 2. In a small bowl, mix the mayo, Japanese BBQ sauce, minced garlic, and sriracha. 3. Pour the mixture over the salmon and stir until it's well coated. Let this marinate for about 10 minutes while you prep the salsa. 4. To make the salsa, dice up all the salsa ingredients and add to a large bowl. 5. Squeeze the lime juice on top and add some salt. Mix well and taste. Add more salt & lime juice if needed. 6. Place the salsa in the fridge until the salmon is ready. 7. Once the salmon has marinated for about 10 minutes, add it to the air fryer basket. 8. Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fully cooked and nice and crispy. Cooking time may vary depending on how thick the salmon is, so keep an eye on it! 9. To assemble, add some rice to a bowl, then top with the salmon and avocado cucumber salsa. 10. Finish with a drizzle of sriracha mayo (equal parts mayo & sriracha) and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Enjoy! #easyweeknightdinner #easydinneridea #healthydinneridea #healthydinnerrecipe
Street corn chicken bowls 🌽🤤👩🏼🍳 what you’ll need: for the chicken: 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper 1 tbsp olive oil + a little more for the pan for the street corn topping: 1 1/2-2 cups corn, canned or frozen 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup grated cotija cheese 1 tbsp mayo Juice of 1 lime (or more to taste) 2 tsp Tajín or everything but the elote seasoning (from Trader Joe's) sprinkle of paprika to taste 2 tbsp chopped cilantro 1 tsp honey Salt & pepper to taste For the bowls: Choice of rice Sliced avocado Extra cilantro for garnish instructions: 1. In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. 2. Preheat a pan over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. 3. In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayo, cotija cheese, lime juice, Tajín, cilantro, paprika, salt, and pepper. Once combined, add the corn and stir until the corn is fully coated. (If you’re using frozen corn, warm it up on a pan for a few minutes until thawed, then add to mixture) 4. Assemble your bowls by layering rice, cooked chicken, the street corn topping, sliced avocado, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. 5. Serve and enjoy! #easyweeknightdinner #healthydinnerrecipe #easydinneridea #makedinnerwithme
crispy baked honey sesame chicken 🔥🍯🤤 what you’ll need: for the chicken: 2 lbs chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces ½ cup cornstarch ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp each Salt and pepper 1 egg, beaten spray oil for the honey sesame sauce 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp hoisin sauce 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil 2 tbsp rice vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp ginger paste 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1-2 tbsp sriracha 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp water, optional for thickening optional toppings: sliced green onions sesame seeds instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Add a baking rack to a large baking sheet and lightly spray with oil to keep the chicken from sticking. 2. Add the cubed chicken, cornstarch, flour, seasoning, and the beaten egg in a large ziplock bag or Tupperware. Seal it tight with a lid and shake really well until the chicken is well coated. 3. Place the chicken in an even layer on the baking rack and spray lightly with more oil. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and cook another 10 minutes until fully cooked and crispy. 4. Meanwhile, make the honey sesame sauce. Add all the sauce ingredients except the sesame seeds and cornstarch to a small pot. Turn the heat to medium low and whisk well. Let it come to a gentle simmer for a few minutes. 5. If you’d like to make it thicker, add the cornstarch and water mixture and whisk constantly for 2-3 minutes until the sauce turns glossy. Once it’s glossy, remove it from the heat and mix in the sesame seeds. 6. Place the cooked chicken in a large bowl and pour the honey sesame sauce over it. Mix gently. Serve immediately with rice and your choice of veggie. Top with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion. Enjoy! #easydinner #healthydinner #easyhighproteindinneridea #dinneridea #healthydinnerrecipe
creamy burrata unstuffed shells 🍝👩🏼🍳✨ what you’ll need: 1lb lean ground beef 1 tbsp olive oil 8oz Banza pasta shells 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 25oz jar of your favorite pasta sauce 1 4oz ball of burrata toppings: 1, 4oz ball of burrata sprinkle of parmesan sprinkle of red pepper flakes freshly chopped basil Instructions: 1. Preheat a large pan to medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the onion and garlic and saute for a few minutes until fragrant. 2. Next, add the ground beef and cook for 7-10 minutes until fully cooked. 3. Add the jar of pasta sauce and 1 4oz ball of burrata to a blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute until smooth. 4. Add the sauce to the pan and mix well. Simmer on low for 10-15 minutes while you make the pasta. 5. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, add it to the meat sauce and mix until well incorporated. 6. Top with more burrata, a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, freshly cut basil, and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately and enjoy! #highproteindinner #easyweeknightdinner #easyhighproteindinneridea #DinnerIdeas
spicy pinto bean salad 🥑🍠✨ I’ve made this differently everytime based on how i’m feeling! I’ve added chicken, left the chicken out, added more peppers, used red onion instead of green onion, really you can customize this however you want and it always turns out great! What you’ll need: 1-2 cans cooked pinto beans 1lb precooked chicken (optional for extra protein) 2 oz grated cojita cheese 1 medium sweet potato, cubed & roasted 2 green bell peppers, diced 2 jalapeños, diced & seeds removed 2 green onions, sliced (or red onion) 1 can of corn Sliced avocados (for topping day of) Fresh cilantro (for topping day of) for the dressing: 2 tbsp of chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce Juice of 1/2 lime 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp ground cumin 3 tbsp greek yogurt Salt & pepper to taste Instructions: 1. Roast the sweet potatoes by tossing them with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, then baking them at 400°F for about 20-25 minutes until soft and slightly crispy. remove from the oven and set aside. 2. Next make the dressing. In a blender or food processor, combine the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, greek yogurt, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adjusting seasoning as needed. Add more lime juice or honey depending on your preference for tanginess or sweetness. 3. In a large bowl, combine the pinto beans, roasted sweet potatoes, green bell pepper, jalapeños, green onions, and corn. Gently toss with the chipotle dressing to coat everything evenly. 4. Enjoy immediately with some sliced avocado on top or store in the fridge for 4-5 days (without avocado) for a delicious meal prep option. If prepping for later, add avocado just before serving. #highproteinmealprep #mealpreplunch #mealpreplunchrecipe #lunchidea #easylunchidea
todays food lineup 🍓🥑🍽️ breakfast: fried eggs + cheese with maple chicken sausage & fruit lunch: Snack plate! ham and cheese roll ups, pickled tomatoes w/ balsamic, cucumbers, cottage cheese & pineapple, some bbq chips! dinner: crispy salmon bowls with avocado cucumber salsa dessert: Strawberry tru fru (dark chocolate one is the best but i ran out!!) 😭 #whatieatinaday #realisticwhatieatinaday #whatieatinadaypcos #pcoseating #pcosmealideas