I would imagine I am not the only lover of Mexican food here. 😁 And I am always looking for new ways to enjoy those flavors at home in a way that is healthier and supportive. This weekend, I made shredded chicken in my Instant Pot for the 1st time, and it was SO easy. 2.5 lbs of raw chicken breast 1 cup of chicken bone broth (can also use water) 2 packets of Siete mild taco seasoning (GF) A little sea salt I threw the ingredients in the Instant pot, stirred, and sealed the lid, cooking on manual (pressure cook) for 10 minutes and then 10 more minutes of natural release before opening the valve. The chicken came out so tender! Then I used this awesome shredding tool someone gifted to me last year, and the meat was shredded in a couple minutes. I poured some of the seasoned broth over the chicken before serving. This chicken goes great on a taco salad, but today I wanted actual tacos. BUT these are not flour tortillas - even though they look like it. These are Egg Life Wraps made with egg whites, and I cooked them for a couple minutes on the flat top. They make a great tortilla substitute. 😁 Use whatever filings you like - I went with romaine, a little cheddar, tomato, onion, black olives, avocado and a squeeze of lime juice. YUM!! 🌮 Eating in a way that supports your health can still be packed with flavor. And we can help with ideas anytime. If you have some restrictions (such as an AIP protocol), ask us for modification ideas - I personally followed a strict elimination AIP for a while and then took my time reintroducing foods, so I get it!

I love chicken wings! I think I posted a picture the last time I made them too. What typically makes chicken wings unhealthy is cooking them in a deep fryer. There are so many other options. You can bake them in the oven, air fry them, or cook them on your grill or smoker. These chicken wings were brined for 30-40 minutes in a simple water and salt solution (1 part salt to 4 parts water). This step is important because it keeps your wings nice and juicy. Then I cooked them on the smoker for 2 hours at 250 degrees, and then cranked it up to 375 for the last 15 minutes to crisp up the skin. For the sauce, I just used hot sauce and about a tablespoon of butter. You can even eliminate the butter if you want to. The final step to make sure they’re a healthier version is to serve them with some fresh veggies (I usually do cucumbers, carrots, and celery), but then what do you dip them in? Here’s a quick recipe for a blue cheese dressing made without mayonnaise: 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt 5 oz crumbled blue cheese 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ground garlic Salt & Pepper to taste If you’re baking your chicken wings in the oven, cook them at 400° for about 45 minutes, flipping them halfway through. They cook best if you put them on a wire rack on top of a cookie sheet to allow the air to circulate. If you are using an air fryer, cook them at 400° for 20 to 25 minutes. You should shake the basket or flip them halfway through. *For all cooking methods, you wanna make sure you cook poultry to 165° internal temperature. Let me know if you try this at home! Eat well. Chef Jenny

Anyone who knows me, knows I eat A LOT of Brussels Sprouts! 3 to 4 days a week easily. :) Today, I tossed some Brussels in EVOO, sea salt, pepper, roasted garlic powder, and thyme and air-fried them for 15 minutes at 375. Then I added some prosciutto (for protein) and air-fried for another 3.5 minutes. I drizzled some balsamic over the top and my easy meal was ready to go. Often the "base" in a bowl for me is veggies (I like them all!) and then I add protein and a healthy fat. This is at the core of what we teach because this is real food - food that nourishes and heals our bodies. 💚

The 3rd of the new "Under 30 Minute" recipes we promised is in the resources for you to check out - Chicken Artichoke Piccata. 😋 This one is an homage to our mother, who is Italian, and cooked us so many of these flavors growing up. And this is a healthier take! 💚 Go to the classroom tab, click on Recipes and then the Meals Under 30 Minutes section is where you'll find this one, along with some other great recipes. Whoever has said eating healthy feels like deprivation, is not hanging out in our kitchen! 😁

I just dropped another recipe into the "Meals Under 30 Minutes" collection in the classroom resources. Lemon Garlic Shrimp Over Zoodles (zucchini noodles) - and this is a great spring dish. 😋 Check it out and let me know what you think!