Roasted Chicken With Veggies & Orange
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (3 ½-4-lb) whole chicken
- 1 unpeeled orange, cut into 8 wedges
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut 1nto 2-inch pieces
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch wedges
- ½ cup water
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2. In a little bowl, mix the spices.
3. Rub the chicken with the spice mixture evenly.
4. Arrange the chicken in a substantial Dutch oven and put orange, carrot, and sweet potato pieces around it.
5. Add water and cover the pan tightly.
6. Roast for around 30 minutes.
7. Uncover and roast for about half an hour.
Nutrition:
Calories: 216
Protein: 8.83 g
Fat: 11.48 g
Carbs: 21.86 g
Roasted Chicken Drumsticks
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1-2 tbsp fresh turmeric, chopped
- 1-2 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
- 2 lemongrass stalks (bottom third), peeled and chopped
- 1-2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
- 1 tsp fresh lime zest, grated
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 3–4 pounds chicken legs
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Directions:
1. Add all ingredients except chicken legs and pulse till smooth in a blender.
2. Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish.
3. Add chicken and coat with marinade generously.
4. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for approximately 12 hours.
5. Take the chicken out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 25 minutes or 1/2 hours before cooking.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
7. Uncover the baking dish and roast for about 50 minutes.
Nutrition:
Calories: 200
Carbohydrates: 31 g
Cholesterol: 93 mg
Total Fat: 4 g
Protein: 10 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 288 mg
Sugar: 10 g
Grilled Chicken Breast
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup fresh pineapple juice
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- ¼ cup extra-virgin organic olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- Salt, to taste
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Directions:
1. In a big Ziploc bag, add all ingredients and seal it.
2. Shake the bag to coat the chicken with marinade well.
3. Refrigerate to marinate for about 20 or so minutes to an hour.
4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grease the grill grate.
5. Place the chicken pieces on the grill and grill for about 10 min per side.
Nutrition:
Calories: 200
Carbohydrates: 31 g
Cholesterol: 93 mg
Total Fat: 4 g
Protein: 10 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 288 mg
Ground Turkey With Veggies
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (16-oz) bag vegetable mix (broccoli, carrot, cabbage, kale, and
- Brussels sprouts)
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Directions:
1. In a big skillet, heat both oils on medium-high heat.
2. Add turkey, ginger, and garlic and cook for approximately 5–6 minutes.
3. Add vegetable mix and cook for approximately 4–5 minutes.
4. Stir in coconut aminos and vinegar and cook for about 1 minute.
5. Serve hot.
Nutrition:
Calories: 99 kcal
Fat: 4 g
Protein: 1 g
Sodium: 1,348 mg
Fiber: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Sugar: 7 g