Almond Crusted Lemon Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 2-4 


Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts 
• 1 cup almond meal 
• 1 egg 
• 2 lemons 
• handful of fresh parsley (about 3 tsp chopped)

Directions:

1. Cut chicken breasts in half, width wise, so they are thin.
2. In a bowl, mix almond meal, finely chopped parsley & the zest of one lemon. 
3. In another bowl, beat egg.
4. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg and then in the almond mixture. 
5. Using EVOO, cook chicken in a pan on low to medium heat until cooked thoroughly (about 5-10 minutes on each side). The outside of chicken should be a light golden color.Optional: Squeeze the juice of the first lemon on top of the chicken while it cooks.
6. Serve with second squeezed lemon. I served mine with broccoli and brown rice.

What's in my Grocery Cart?

I thought I would let you all know what I like to purchase when I go to the grocery store - Trader Joe's specifically. I always love reading what other people buy at the store to get some new ideas so hopefully you find this helpful and enjoyable! Here are the healthy must haves on my list.

Bananas - we go through bananas like crazy! I buy a ton and end up freezing some for smoothies
Gala apples
Bartlett pears
Blueberries, strawberries (for smoothies I prefer frozen berries, for snacks - fresh)
Green seedless grapes - when I get home, I freeze half of them for a refreshing snack option
Avocados
Pre-washed bag of kale (I use this in my smoothies in the am)
Pre-washed bags of lettuce
Spaghetti squash
Mediterranean hummus (It's the best! From Trader Joe's)
Trader Joe's just chicken strips - great for salads or making kid's chicken quesadillas
Quick cook steel cut oats
Organic quinoa (I prefer buying the huge bag at Costco)
Sprouted multi-grain bread (I like the Trader Joe's one best)
Organic unsalted creamy peanut butter (buy at TJ's for a better deal and better selection of nut butters)
Chia seeds
Whole ground flaxseed meal - I use this in my smoothies
Larabars - apple pie (great on the go snack item)
Raw unsalted almonds - great healthy snack option
Almond meal -great for baking (I use it to make healthy banana muffins)
Organic brown rice cakes -great for snacks with PB & banana slices on it
Eggs, eggs, and more eggs - we love eggs at our house: scrambled (breakfast) and hard boiled (snacks)
Ground turkey - buy this at Costco for the best pricing
Chicken breasts - also buy this at Costco for the best pricing

Spices & other items on hand: 
 - pure vanilla flavor
 - ground cinnamon
 - ground cumin
 - red pepper (cayenne)
 - 21 seasoning salute (from Trader Joe's... it's a great all around no salt seasoning mix)
 - coconut oil spray, extra virgin olive oil spray
 - extra virgin olive oil
 - reduced sodium soy sauce
 - organic low sodium chicken broth

For the kids (all from Trader Joe's):
 - Joe's O's
 - white cheddar corn puffs
 - veggie sticks potato snacks
 - oven roasted turkey

These little cuties managed to find some room in my cart too! =)

















Hope you found this list helpful!

What's on the Menu # 2

Well this weekend was a complete cheat in itself. Friday night I went out with some friends to Cucina Enoteca and then Saturday night went to a CHOC fundraiser with the hubs. There might have been wine involved in both nights. There might have been cheese involved in both nights. There also might have been a thick juicy filet involved. Anyway, back to the clean eating during the week! Who’s with me?!

Week of 3/2/14

Sunday – Turkey Chili. I made this last night and I have to admit, I feel like a complete chef when I make this. Maybe because it requires a lot of cutting or pre-cooking? Or maybe it’s the fact that I spent the majority of my Sunday in the kitchen whipping up all sorts of goodness (check these out!)

Monday – Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken. This recipe is SOOOOOO easy and SOOOOOO delicious!!! Did I say crockpot? I love the crockpot.

Tuesday – Leftovers. Sorry, I am only human.

Wednesday – Spaghetti Squash w/turkey marinara. Have you tried spaghetti squash? If not, you definitely should. It’s a great alternative to regular pasta in that it is WAY less calories & like no carbs! Ummm, yes please!! 

Thursday – Hummus Crusted Chicken. This is all of my AdvoCare friends' FAV recipe. While it’s not my ultimate favorite clean eating chicken dish, it is definitely a good one worth trying. You can use any of your favorite hummus for this one & make it your own! 

Friday – Fish Taco Bowls. If you ever want an easy and extremely fast meal to prepare that still looks and is gourmet (ish), my answer is FISH. It cooks so fast!

Saturday - Anyone have a recipe they want to share with me?  I’m ready for a new idea! 

Have a great week everyone!!