Healthier General Tso’s Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. raw chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. cornstarch, divided use
• ¼ tsp. sea salt
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 thin slice fresh ginger, peeled, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
• ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. tomato paste, no added sugar
• 2 tsp. hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp. pure maple syrup (or raw honey)
• 2 Tbsp. cold water
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
• 1 Tbsp. dried Thai chilies (optional)

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
3. Place chicken, 2 Tbsp. cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl; toss until well coated.
4. Place chicken in a single layer on prepared baking sheet; bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
5. While chicken is baking, heat oil, garlic, and ginger in large skillet over medium heat; cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Add soy sauce, broth, vinegar, tomato paste, hoisin sauce, and maple syrup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
7. Dissolve remaining 1 tsp. cornstarch in cold water; add to soy sauce mixture. Gently boil, stirring frequently, for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken.
8. Add cooked chicken to sauce, coating thoroughly.
9. Serve chicken sprinkled with sesame seeds, green onions, and chilies (if desired).

Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 2 cups sliced celery (about 4 medium stalks)
• 4 cups low-sodium organic chicken broth
• 3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken breast, boneless, skinless
• 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots (about 3 medium)
• 1 tsp dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 cups dry whole wheat pasta (like penne, rotini, shells, or farfalle)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.

2. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.

3. Add broth, chicken, carrots, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add pasta, reduce heat to low; gently boil for 10 mins.

4. Add cilantro before serving.

21 Day Fix Equivalents: 2 Green - 1 1/2 Yellow - 1 Red

Bell Pepper Nachos!

Wife made husband approved

Ingredients:

• ¼ medium onion chopped
• 8 oz raw 93% lean ground turkey
• 1 tsp. Taco Seasoning Blend
• ¼ cup water
• 1 medium orange bell pepper cut into 1-inch wide slices
• ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 medium jalapeño seeds and veins removed, sliced (optional)
• ½ cup pico de gallo or salsa

Instructions:

1. Cook ground turkey (I used a crock pot and cooked on low for 6 hours and added my taco seasoning)
2. Preheat oven to 375° F.
3. Arrange peppers in an oven-proof baking dish; top with turkey mixture and cheese.
4. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, or until cheese melts.
5. Divide pepper mixture evenly between two serving plates. 
6. Pick your choice of toppings!

Healthy tip: replace sour cream with plain Greek yogurt