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Balsamic Chicken

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Balsamic Chicken

Let’s face it, chicken breast is the oxygen of our lives. It’s boring but we need it to keep functioning. Luckily, unlike oxygen, we don’t have to live with the blandness. Enter this slow cooked balsamic chicken recipe. Throwing this well-spiced breast in the slow cooker and letting it do its thing will ensure tenderness and extreme flavor. Now your post-workout essential will be a go-to treat. Click here for the Balsamic Chicken recipe >>>

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Sesame Chicken Zucchini Noodles

We all know that chicken is the best source of protein, among most fitness-focused people, but plain chicken can get boring. The fact that it’s quick and easy to cook only helps to make chicken near-universalLiven up your chicken with zucchini, broth, and many more healthy and flavorful ingredients.Click here for the Sesame Chicken Zucchini Noodles recipe >>>

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Green Tea Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms

Wake up your boring old grilled chicken breast with this updated poached version. Green tea, shiitakes, soy, and ginger add intense flavor to this savory, unique chicken dish. Click here for the Green Tea Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms recipe >>>

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Who doesn’t love chicken tenders? That question is rhetorical. However, the fast food staple isn’t quite known for being healthy. Try this take on the classic dish, which combines shredded coconut with japanese breadcrumbs.Click here for the Coconut Turmeric Chicken Tenders recipe >>>

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Grilled Chicken Breakfast Burrito

Grilled chicken is as classic a protein-source standby as there is, and with good reason. Spin this standard food around by throwing it at the beginning of your day. Wrap your chicken up with eggs, salsa, and some Parmesan to revolutionize the way you think about chicken—and breakfast.Click here for the Grilled Chicken Breakfast Burrito recipe >>>

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Balsamic Chicken

Let’s face it, chicken breast is the oxygen of our lives. It’s boring but we need it to keep functioning. Luckily, unlike oxygen, we don’t have to live with the blandness. Enter this slow cooked balsamic chicken recipe. Throwing this well-spiced breast in the slow cooker and letting it do its thing will ensure tenderness and extreme flavor. Now your post-workout essential will be a go-to treat. 

Click here for the Balsamic Chicken recipe >>>

Sesame Chicken Zucchini Noodles

We all know that chicken is the best source of protein, among most fitness-focused people, but plain chicken can get boring. The fact that it’s quick and easy to cook only helps to make chicken near-universal

Liven up your chicken with zucchini, broth, and many more healthy and flavorful ingredients.

Click here for the Sesame Chicken Zucchini Noodles recipe >>>

Green Tea Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms

Wake up your boring old grilled chicken breast with this updated poached version. Green tea, shiitakes, soy, and ginger add intense flavor to this savory, unique chicken dish. 

Click here for the Green Tea Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms recipe >>>

Coconut Turmeric Chicken Tenders

Who doesn’t love chicken tenders? That question is rhetorical. However, the fast food staple isn’t quite known for being healthy. Try this take on the classic dish, which combines shredded coconut with japanese breadcrumbs.

Click here for the Coconut Turmeric Chicken Tenders recipe >>>

Grilled Chicken Breakfast Burrito

Grilled chicken is as classic a protein-source standby as there is, and with good reason. Spin this standard food around by throwing it at the beginning of your day. Wrap your chicken up with eggs, salsa, and some Parmesan to revolutionize the way you think about chicken—and breakfast.

Click here for the Grilled Chicken Breakfast Burrito recipe >>>

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