Spicy Chicken

Spring Break is over!! :(

It is always a sad time when you have to go back to your normal work/ school life after a wonderful break time... but I guess that is how the world works!

And since its post-spring break, I am preparing my self for a detox week, to rid my system of all of the decadent goodies I gorged on over spring break. And I'll be putting up some wonderful recipes that should help nourish your body and provide it all the nutrients you need!

But in the mean time, I hope you enjoy this recipe for some Spicy Tequila-Lime Marinated Chicken. It's not exactly on the detox plan, but it is a recipe I have been meaning to share! And it will go great with some homemade corn tortillas!

Just so we're clear... I did say they are spicy! Proceed with caution... and maybe a glass of milk on the side!

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Spicy Tequila-Lime Marinated Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of fresh squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
• 1/4 cup tequila
• 1 oz triple sec
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 serrano pepper (seeds removed if you want less heat)
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 whole chicken breast

Directions
Combine all ingredients listed (except chicken) into a food processor. Pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped and mixture is smooth.

Before

After

Pour marinade into a shallow dish and place chicken in dish to marinade for 1 - 2 hours. Flip the chicken breasts once, about half way through the marinade time.

Yummy chicken

Place a non-stick pan over medium high heat and sear the chicken breasts on each side. Should take about 4 - 5 minutes per side. Reserve excess marinade.

Make sure it looks golden brown, just like this!

After both sides are golden brown, reduce heat to medium low and remove chicken from pan. Put chicken onto a cutting board and slice chicken into strips, about 1/2 inch thick.

Chicken + Marinade

Return chicken to pan and add the excess marinade. Stir everything to combine and let simmer for another 3 - 4 minutes, or until chicken is cooked all the way through.

Remove from heat and use chicken anyway you see fit! My favorite way...chicken tacos!
Top with caramelized onions...

 guacamole...

 chopped tomatoes, black beans and lettuce!

enjoy!

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Happy Pi Day!!!

I have loved this day for as long as I can remember! In college, I made a big deal about it but I never really had enough time to make a pie for the occasion (sad I know). But in honor of Pi-day this year, I concocted a pie creation!!

A Pizza Pie!!

Another fun fact! Today is also Registered Dietitian Day!!! So make sure you put some veggies on that pizza!

In other news, the pizza (above) was a homemade creation and oh so delicious. With a nice whole wheat crust as the base, your choice of toppings are endless! The real secret of this pizza? 

The Sauce! It was fresh tasting with a hint of spice. Marshall concocted this recipe on the fly, so I will share with you his magical creation.

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It starts with a can of Italian Style WHOLE Peeled Plum Tomatoes. You really need whole tomatoes for this... do not skip this step!!

You will then drain the juice out of your canned tomatoes, and dump the remaining contents of the can into a food processor. Other ingredients that need to go into the processor include:

• 1.5 roasted red bell pepper
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

You then just lightly pulse until all ingredients are throughly combined and evenly chopped up. It should resemble this --> 

*Important* 

Do NOT pureed ingredients....it will lose the wonderful texture in the sauce that is necessary for the pizza!

Now all you have to do is top your whole wheat pizza crust with a light layer of this sauce, add some fresh buffalo mozzarella, and add whatever other toppings your little heart desires.

What did I top my pizza with?

• Fresh mozzarella
• Sliced Tomatoes
• Roasted Red and Yellow Baby Bell Peppers
• Caramelized Onions
• Leftover Veggies (ex: grilled asparagus) 
• Soppressata --> this is an Italian meat similar in flavor to pepperoni, but without all the grease! It looks like this: 

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But I prefer it thinly sliced

Put your pizza in the oven (make sure its HOT, like 550 degrees F) for 10 - 12 minutes or until golden brown and delicious!

Enjoy your Pie!!