Coconut Crusted Chicken

This recipe actually comes with a funny story. Back before I started a blog, I thought I might want to have a Vlog. Somewhere where I could actually have videos of me making the recipes and such. Well that was the WORST idea ever. I only attempted to make one recipe (this one). Well, in the video my cat is in the background opening ALL of the cabinets, I stuttered, and I kid you not- I set off the smoke detectors. It was a disaster- but I still cannot believe I have not shared this recipe with you guys until now. It is one of my favorites and I like to make it when we have people over. 

Ingredients:
1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts- cut into 8 strips1/2 cup egg whites1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs (or you can make your own from Ezeikial bread- I do that when I'm not being lazy)1 tbsp coconut oil1/4 tsp ground pepper
pinch of Himalayan salt

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Season the chicken strips with the salt and pepper. 
Place egg whites into a bowl and mix the bread crumbs and coconut in a separate bowl. 
Dip the chicken into the egg whites then place them into the bread mixture to coat. Repeat until all of the chicken strips are breaded. 
In a large non-stick skillet heat the coconut oil over medium high heat. 
Place the chicken into the pan and brown on one side- then flip and brown on the other. 
Place the browned chicken into a baking dish and bake in the over for about 10 minutes or until you chicken reaches a temp of 165 degrees. 

21 Day Fix vs. The Ultimate Reset

SO since the release of the 21 Day Fix I have been getting a lot of questions about if the 21 Day Fix and The Ultimate Reset are the same thing. Definitely not! They are two very different programs- but here is the compare/contrast for you all.



How they are similar:
-Both 21 Days long
-Both nutrition focused
-Both Beachbody Programs
-Both encourage Shakeology
-Both will get you awesome results

How they are Different:

21 Day Fix-

 Lindsay Matway's 21 day fix results

     - Calculates your calories based on your lifestyle
     - Has a portion based nutrition system. There are plastic containers that are color coded and allow you to consume proper amounts throughout the day.
     - You workout everyday (your rest day is yoga).
     - Much easier to eat out and travel with
     - Allows chocolate and wine

Ultimate Reset-

My Ultimate Reset Results

     - Is only nutrition based- no working out (unless its yoga or stretching)
     - Nutrition system is based on supplements and real recipes that you cook at home
     - Is a whole body detox- designed to get your body working right again!
     - Definitely takes a lot of time for food prep- and it is really hard to eat out out and travel
    - You follow the same plan no matter your weight (they do add some extra calories for men)
    - No alcohol, no sugar, no caffeine for 21 days


My Opinion:
 Honestly- what do I recommend? They are both great. I believe that 21 day fix is a long term thing. You can do several 21 day fix's back to back to continue to get great results. While the ultimate reset? Once or twice a year is good. If you have an injury- or are on several medications (high blood pressure etc.) the Ultimate reset may be what you need to get jump started!

Sautéed Veggies

This was hands down my favorite modified dinner from the reset. I ate it with a baked sweet potato and 1 cup of quinoa for dinner.

Recipe:

Makes two servings

 3 tsp. coconut oil

2 tsp. sesame oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 carrot, peeled and sliced diagonally

1/2 cup brocoli florets

1/2 of a medium bell pepper, sliced

1/2 zucchini halved lengthwise and sliced

red pepper flakes- to taste

3 tsp Bragg liquid aminos

juice from 1 lemon

1. Heat the oils in a large skillet over medium high heat.

2. Add garlic and carrot and cook for 1-2 minutes.

3. Add broccoli red pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently for 4-5 minutes.

4. Add bell pepper and zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes or until tender crisp.

5. Turn off the heat, season with liquid amines and lemon juice. 

Yummy Apple Chips

A healthy alternative to chips? Look no further!

These are super easy to make and really addictive!
Recipe:
3 sweet apples- like honeycrsip, gala, fuji, or even granny smith
cinnamon

1. Slice apples very thinly and remove seeds.
2. I like to spread foil on my cookie sheet then I spread the apples on it.
3. Sprinkle with cinnamon
4. Bake for about one hour at 300 degrees. Keep and eye on them and adjust the heat if you need to.
5. Remove when they are crispy- if they are still soft bake for longer at 250.
6. BOOM! thats it- enjoy :)

Creamy Garlic Salad Dressing

My all time favorite healthy salad dressing! I love this on some mixed baby greens, with some jicama, tomato, carrot, avocado, onion and bell pepper!


Recipe:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 cloves garlic
3Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp fresh parsley
1 tsp himalayan salt
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1 Tbsp raw honey

Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Refrigerate dressing. If it solidifies just hold at room temperature for about 30 minutes before using. Shake before serving.

Quinoa Lentil Salad

This is another recipe that I learned from the Ultimate Reset. I pretty much love it, and had it for lunch when I just couldn't take another salad- haha!

Recipe:

makes one serving

1 1/2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil

1/2 medium carrot, diced

1/4 medium onion, diced

1/4 medium bell pepper, diced

1/4 tsp ground smoked paprika

1 dash groun cumin

1/4 tsp ground turmeric

3/4 cup cooked quinoa

1/4 cup cooked lentils

1 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel

1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice

2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley

1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat

2. Add carrot, onion, bell pepper, parka, cumin, turmeric and cook- stirring frequently for 5 minutes.

3. Add quinoa, lentils, lemon peel, lemon juice, and parsley to the pan and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. 

4. Fluff with a fork and serve. 

Shakeology

I know how nerve racking it can be to commit to something that you haven't tried. I know how crazy it sounds that you can only get it online. I thought the same thing. Pretty much the only reason I did is because my friend Kati said it was good- and encouraged me to do my own research. She flat out told me to google it and make the right choice for me. Well, I am SO glad I did.

I took the plunge and ordered it on Home Direct. Am I the only one who REALLY doesn't want things on Autoship (uhhh hello scam!)? Once I had pro-active on autoship and it took MONTHS to cancel it. It was awful. Well- Beachbody has a great customer service staff and it is SO easy to cancel  autoship- I myself have done it by just calling in or shooting them an email!

My bought an individual serving packet form my coach to make sure that it wouldn't give me migraines (MSG gives me migraines and most protein powders actually have an open glutamate protein which does the same thing as MSG). The first time I had it- I didn't love it- but Kati assured me that I could play around with it until I found the way that I liked it best. And you know what?!

She was right! I prefer the vegan chocolate mixed with a frozen banana and coconut milk, the vegan  tropical strawberry with water and frozen tropical fruit, and the vanilla with ice, OJ and half of a frozen banana. I am SO BEYOND HAPPY that I actually gave it a chance. I go through my phases where the chocolate one will gross me out, and I only want the strawberry and vice versa- but no matter what- I can always find a recipe that I am in the mood for.

I can honestly tell the difference on days that I don't  have my Shakeo. It makes my feel energized and just right- kinda hard to explain haha. I travel with it, I bring it to my friends house, I make Mike drink it- I'm pretty much obsessed. haha. 

If you would like to buy any individual packets, or take the plunge and get a whole 30 days worth- email or message me!