Thursday, August 13, 2015

21-Day Fix Approved Chipotle Chicken!

This recipe totally reminds me of Chipotle's burrito bowl!!  Since there isn't a Chipotle close to home for me and I can never make a good guess on it's calories, I'll surely be adding this recipe to my family's dinner menu!!
Plus, taking a look at this meal, no one can ever claim that the 21 Day Fix eating plan is bland or will leave you feeling deprived!


This meal makes about 5 servings (or 4 if your husband enjoys a larger portion, such as mine does).

Chipotle Chicken, Lime Quinoa, and Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Chipotle Chicken

Ingredients
  • 1.25 lbs of Chicken Breast Tenders
  • 2-3 tsp Chipotle Powder (to your taste)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Cilantro
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1.5 Tbsp Honey or 1/2 Tbsp Stevia
Directions
Combine all of the above ingredients into a sealed container or ziploc bag and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for several hours. (I usually throw this together the night before or over my lunch hour.)
Heat a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour the chicken and the marinade into the skillet and cook until browned on both sides and the chicken is cooked through. About 4 minutes per side.

Lime Quinoa

Ingredients
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp Coconut Oil
  • Zest and Juice from 2 Limes
Directions
Rinse quinoa in a fine sieve and then transfer to a medium pot. Add all of the ingredients except for the lime zest and juice and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer 15-20 minutes, covered, until the water is absorbed. Add the lime juice and zest and fluff with a fork.

Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups Chopped Romaine and Spinach
  • 1/2 small Cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 Tomato, chopped
  • 1 Green Onion, chopped
  • 1 Avocado, sliced
Cilantro Lime Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Honey or 1/2 tbsp Stevia
  • 1 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 Lime, juiced
  • Fresh Black Pepper, to taste
Directions
Prepare the vegetables for the salad and toss together in a large bowl. Whisk together all of the ingredients for the Cilantro Lime Dressing and pour over the salad.
If you are following the 21 Day Fix program, per serving: 1 Red for the chicken1 Green for the salad, 1 Yellow for quinoa, 1 Blue for the avocado, 1.5 tsp for the dressing! 

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