Paleo

January 13, 2022 American

Buffalo Chicken Thighs

Perfectly juicy and tender chicken thighs finished in a spicy, yet slightly sweet buffalo sauce! Enjoy this simple meal on a busy weeknight, or when you’re craving something delicious. These buffalo chicken things are exploding with flavor and taste great on their own, or over a salad!

What Makes This Recipe So Good

It’s virtually foolproof! Simply roast your chicken thighs in the oven until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Then, toss them in a quick homemade three-ingredient buffalo sauce – it’s that easy!
They’re a family favorite! My entire family goes crazy for these buffalo chicken thighs. No matter how I serve them, everyone always gobbles them up.
They’re loaded with delicious flavor! It’s hard to believe that a recipe this simple could also be this flavorful.

Key Ingredients

Chicken Thighs – This recipe calls for bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor. The skin on the chicken will also bake up incredibly crispy and delicious! If you can’t find bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs, boneless and skinless will work, but won’t taste as good.

Hot Sauce – I recommend Frank’s RedHot Original sauce for this buffalo chicken thighs recipe. Frank’s has the perfect consistency and spice level for a homemade buffalo sauce. However, you can use any hot sauce you’d like – Cholula and Truff are both delicious options.

Honey – Just a touch of honey to balance out the spice in this dish goes a very long way! If you don’t have honey, then maple syrup will work in its place.

Chef’s Tips

Pat the chicken thighs dry before cooking! This will ensure the skin cooks up as golden brown and crispy as possible. Don’t skip this very important step!
Feel free to adjust the spice in your homemade buffalo sauce, based on your tolerance level. For a less spicy sauce, then use less hot sauce and a little more honey. Though for an even spicier sauce, feel free to use more hot sauce and omit the honey altogether!
Serve these buffalo chicken thighs any way you’d like! I enjoyed mine over a salad with some creamy ranch dressing. They even taste great on their own with celery and carrots sticks on the side.

buffalo chicken thighs being dipped into sour cream

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Buffalo Chicken Thighs

Perfectly juicy and tender chicken thighs finished in a spicy, yet slightly sweet buffalo sauce! Enjoy this simple meal on a busy weeknight, or when you're craving something delicious. These buffalo chicken things are exploding with flavor and taste great on their own, or over a salad!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time40 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy dinner, entertaining, game day

Servings: servings

Calories: 392kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Equipment

Baking sheet
Large bowl

Ingredients

4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup hot sauce
1 tablespoon butter melted
1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit.
Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel then place on baking sheet. Drizzle thighs evenly with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° Fahrenheit. While chicken bakes, mix together hot sauce, melted butter, and honey in a small bowl.
Remove chicken from oven then drizzle with sauce.

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January 4, 2022 Appetizers

Keto Salsa

Free from added sugars, this keto salsa recipe is the perfect compliment to a keto taco salad or your favorite chicken or carne asada dish. All you need is a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes for a simple but unbelievably flavorful homemade salsa!

What Makes This Recipe So Good

Unlike a lot of store-bought salsas, this recipe doesn’t contain any added sugars or gluten-containing ingredients. That means it’s naturally keto, low carb, gluten free, dairy free, paleo, vegetarian, and vegan! It’s also SUPER easy to make, and you can really dial in your perfect salsa flavors.
So what do you serve with keto salsa? Obviously your traditional tortilla chips and taco shells are a no-go on keto. Well, I like to use these homemade keto cheese chips when I’m in a chips-and-dip mood, or I’ll add a spoonful of salsa to a keto burrito bowl or on top of some Instant Pot carne asada.

Key Ingredients

Tomatoes – The base of a great salsa. We’re using fresh roma tomatoes and canned whole peeled tomatoes in this recipe. You can mix it up, though, and use any type you like! I love to add in fire-roasted diced tomatoes sometimes for an extra deep, rich flavor. Just be sure that any canned tomatoes you use don’t contain any added sugar whatsoever – any sugars should come solely from the produce themselves!

Jalapeño – If you like a hotter salsa, you can use 1-2 jalapeños instead of just half of one. Also, leaving the seeds in will give the salsa more heat.

Chef’s Tips

If you don’t own a food processor, that’s totally fine. You can make this salsa by hand (literally) if you’ve got a really good, sharp knife. All you have to do is chop everything up until you’ve got your desired salsa consistency! If you like a really liquidy salsa, stir in the liquid from the canned tomatoes before serving.
I highly recommend letting the salsa chill before serving. As it sits, the flavors really develop and deepen. You’ll have a much more flavorful salsa after it chills for 1-2 hours, as opposed to serving it as soon as you’ve made it.

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Keto Salsa

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time0 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Appetizer, condiment

Cuisine: Keto, Mexican

Keyword: dairy-free, gluten-free, taco tuesday

Servings: servings

Calories: 24kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Equipment

Food processor
bowl or airtight container with lid

Ingredients

3 roma tomatoes
1 15-ounce can whole, peeled tomatoes
⅓ cup sweet onion chopped
½ of one jalapeño deseeded, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
⅓ cup fresh cilantro chopped
⅓ teaspoon cumin
⅓ teaspoon oregano
1 clove garlic crushed
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Place all ingredients in food processor.
Pulse until chunky salsa is formed. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, then transfer salsa to bowl or airtight container with lid. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve chilled.

Notes

For an even lower-carb salsa, omit the sweet onions.
If you don’t own a food processor, you can make this salsa by hand. All you have to do is chop everything up until you’ve got your desired salsa consistency! If you like a really liquidy salsa, stir in the liquid from the canned tomatoes before serving.
I highly recommend letting the salsa chill before serving. As it sits, the flavors really develop and deepen. You’ll have a much more flavorful salsa after it chills for 1-2 hours, as opposed to serving it as soon as you’ve made it.

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November 18, 2021 Air Fryer

Roasted Air Fryer Carrots

These air fryer carrots are perfectly roasted in just 20 minutes! With five very simple ingredients, these will quickly become your favorite healthy side dish.

air fryer carrots in air fryer basket with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese on top

What Makes This Recipe So Good

It requires just five ingredients you probably already have on-hand! Carrots, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper are all you’ll need to make this delicious side.
They’re perfectly seasoned and cooked until tender! This recipe works to bring out the flavor of fresh carrots. The simple seasoning allows their naturally delicious taste to shine!
It comes together in two very quick and easy steps! Start by tossing all ingredients in a bowl before transferring to your air fryer. Then, give the carrots a quick shake halfway through cooking before serving and enjoying.

Key Ingredients

Carrots – To prepare the carrots for this recipe, start by giving them a quick rinse under cold water. Once dry, peel and remove the skin from each carrot along with 1/2-inch from the top. Last, slice the carrots any way you’d like before roasting and eating!

Fresh Thyme – A sprinkling of fresh thyme does an incredible job at bringing out the natural earthy flavor of the carrots. I prefer fresh thyme for how light and complimentary it is in this air fryer carrots recipe. However, you can use any fresh herb you’d like in place of the thyme in this recipe.

Chef’s Tips

Depending on the size of your carrots, they may cook in less or more time than instructed. I cut my carrots into about 2-inch pieces, then after 20 minutes they were perfectly roasted. However, evaluate how quickly your carrots are cooking at the halfway mark and adjust the time from there!
Finish these carrots off with an extra sprinkling of fresh herbs and maybe some savory parmesan cheese. Again, keep the seasonings light as to not overpower that delicious, fresh carrot flavor.
Serve these air fryer carrots however you’d like! I love enjoying mine as a healthy side dish with lunch or dinner. I’ve even tossed them into salads for an exciting and healthy addition!

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Air Fryer Carrots

These air fryer carrots are perfectly roasted in just 20 minutes! With five very simple ingredients, these will quickly become your favorite healthy side dish.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fewer than 5 ingredients, healthy side dish, less than 20 minutes

Servings: servings

Calories: 56kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Equipment

Air Fryer
Large bowl

Ingredients

1 pound carrots peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil see Notes
1 sprig fresh thyme
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to coat carrots in seasoning.
Transfer carrots to air fryer tray or basket and cook at 380° Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, pausing to shake halfway through.

Notes

Olive Oil: Feel free to use any vegetable oil in place of the olive oil in this recipe. Avocado oil also works perfectly and has a delightfully mild taste!

Recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including toppings. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 4. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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November 4, 2021 Dairy Free

Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast

A bacon wrapped turkey breast is a simple but mind-blowingly delicious entrée that’ll enhance any Thanksgiving, Christmas, or weeknight dinner. Tender boneless turkey breast is smothered in a garlic-and-herb butter sauce, then wrapped up tight in strips of savory bacon and baked until golden and juicy. Naturally low carb and keto, and super easy to make dairy free and paleo, too!

What Makes This Recipe So Good

The garlic-herb butter sauce sandwiched between the turkey and the bacon keeps the turkey delectably juicy while adding an incredible level of flavor to the entire dish. For a different flavor, submerge the turkey breast overnight in this easy turkey brine and skip the butter sauce here.
Bacon wrapped turkey breast pairs beautifully with a variety of side dishes. Southern Smothered Potatoes, Italian Green Beans, Sweet Potato Pudding, Broccoli Cornbread – the possibilities are endless!
Don’t feel like you have to save this main for a holiday dinner. Bacon wrapped turkey breast is perfect any time of year, and it’s so easy to make that you don’t have to feel like it’s a special-occasion recipe.

Key Ingredients

Boneless Turkey Breast – Fresh or frozen turkey breast will work here! If you’re using frozen, just be sure to thaw it completely first. If you’re using a turkey breast larger than 3 pounds, you’ll likely need to increase the cook time and the amount of bacon you use. Oh, AND! Some turkey breasts will have a netting around them. If yours does, be sure to remove that netting before you get started!

Bacon – Any type of bacon will work here, even turkey bacon! For a nicer presentation, try basket-weaving the bacon strips together around the turkey.

Chef’s Tips

This would be a great option to serve alongside (or in place of) a whole turkey at Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner if you’re feeding a large group or just want to mix things up a little. If you’re not sure how much turkey you’ll need to feed your guests, use the super easy formula in this post: How Much Turkey Per Person?
If you have trouble tucking the bacon strips under the turkey breast enough to hold them in place, use toothpicks to pin them down! After baking, you can remove the toothpicks to serve and the cooked bacon will hold its shape.
Don’t skip the wire rack! It’s super important. The rack elevates the turkey breast so the grease from the bacon will drip off and away. If you don’t use the rack, the turkey and bacon will just sit in the grease, and the bacon won’t get crispy all the way around.

Slices of Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast on a plate with green beans and a fork

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Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast

A bacon wrapped turkey breast is a simple but mind-blowingly delicious entrée that'll enhance any Thanksgiving, Christmas, or weeknight dinner. Tender boneless turkey breast is smothered in a garlic-and-herb butter sauce, then wrapped up tight in strips of savory bacon and baked until golden and juicy. Naturally low carb and keto, and super easy to make dairy free and paleo, too!

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time2 hrs

Total Time2 hrs 15 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: christmas dinner, holiday dinner, thanksgiving dinner

Servings:

Calories: 334kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Equipment

Oven
Small bowl
Baking sheet
Wire baking rack
Internal meat thermometer

Ingredients

3 tablespoons salted butter melted
2 tablespoons fresh thyme chopped
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
1 sage leaf chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 3-pound boneless turkey breast
8-10 slices bacon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit. In small bowl, mix together butter, thyme, rosemary, parsley, sage, and garlic.
Place wire baking rack on baking sheet and set turkey breast on rack. Liberally coat turkey breast in butter-herb mixture, being sure to apply mixture evenly.
One by one, wrap strips of bacon around turkey breast and tuck ends of bacon under turkey to stay in place. Start by placing 2-4 slices of bacon horizontally across turkey breast to cover ends of turkey, then lay remaining slices of bacon vertically across turkey breast to cover sides.
Place baking sheet in preheated oven. Bake 2 hours or until turkey reaches internal temperature of 165° Fahrenheit. Once temperature is reached, remove turkey from oven and let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

If your turkey breast has a netting around it, be sure to remove that before you get started!
Don’t skip the wire rack! It’s super important. The rack elevates the turkey breast so the grease from the bacon will drip off and away. If you don’t use the rack, the turkey and bacon will just sit in the grease, and the bacon won’t get crispy all the way around.
Make it Dairy Free: Use dairy-free butter.
Make it Paleo: Use ghee instead of butter, and use a paleo-friendly bacon without sugar or other non-compliant additives.

Recipe yields approximately 6 servings. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

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October 21, 2021 Dairy Free

Instant Pot Turkey Stock

This Instant Pot turkey stock is the perfect use for that leftover turkey carcass! It’s rich and deeply flavorful, packed with nutrients, and takes a fraction of the time to make as regular stock.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

It’s extra healthy and nutritious! The vitamins and minerals from both the turkey bones and the vegetables are released into the stock while it cooks. Once strained, the stock holds onto all of those good-for-you nutrients.
It’s quick and easy to make! Traditional stock can take hours to cook, though this Instant Pot method takes just 45 minutes. Simply add all ingredients to the Instant Pot, set it to pressure cook, and then return to delicious homemade turkey stock every time.
It’s the perfect use for any leftover turkey bones you might have lying around after Thanksgiving dinner! Reduce your waste and use every single part of the turkey this holiday season.

Key Ingredients

Turkey Carcass or Turkey Wings – If you don’t have a leftover turkey carcass for this recipe, you can easily use three pounds of turkey wings in its place. I’ve tried this method with both variations, and they’re equally as delicious! So the next time you have turkey or even chicken bones lying around, don’t forget to save them for this recipe.

Onion – My favorite part about this recipe is how hands off it is. This even goes for preparing the vegetables, especially the onion. No need to finely chop or even peel an onion for this recipe! Simply leave the skin on and cut it into four equal pieces. Once cut, throw it in the Instant Pot with the remaining ingredients – it’s that easy!

Chef’s Tips

Allow the stock to cool completely before transferring it to the fridge. The stock will be super hot right after cooking, it might even continue to boil for a few minutes after the lid is removed. Therefore, to help speed up the cooling process, strain the turkey stock and transfer it to a large bowl on the counter to bring down the temperature.
Store this Instant Pot turkey stock in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week! Though if you won’t be using this stock within a week, you can easily freeze it instead. To freeze it, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in your freezer for up to three months.
Feel free to switch up the seasonings in this recipe any way you’d like! Add more spice with additional peppercorns or even red pepper flakes. You can even add some fresh herbs, such as parsley.

overhead image of instant pot turkey stock with fresh herbs on the side

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Instant Pot Turkey Stock

This Instant Pot turkey stock is the perfect use for that leftover turkey carcass! It's rich and deeply flavorful, packed with nutrients, and takes a fraction of the time to make as regular stock.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time45 mins

Total Time50 mins

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: leftover turkey, super easy, thanksgiving

Servings:

Calories: 189kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 turkey carcass or 3 pounds turkey wings
1 stalk celery sliced in half
1 large carrot cut into 3 or 4 pieces
1 onion unpeeled and cut into quarter
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Instructions

Add all ingredients to an Instant Pot, then fill with water to the max fill line.
Set to manual high pressure for 45 minutes, then manually release pressure before removing lid.
Strain stock through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl. Let cool before transferring to airtight containers to store.

Notes

I used a 6 quart Instant Pot and produced about 2 quarts of turkey stock.

Recipe yields approximately 10 servings. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using ingredients listed. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

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September 23, 2021 Air Fryer

Air Fryer Scallops

Scallops are cooked to buttery, tender perfection in the air fryer! With just a few simple ingredients you probably already have on-hand, you’ll have delicious scallops in under 10 minutes.

What Makes These Scallops So Good

We kept the seasoning simple, making them the perfect addition to virtually any meal! Serve these delicious scallops over a salad or alongside your favorite roasted veggies for a healthy, low-carb meal.
The air fryer takes all the guesswork out of how to cook scallops! This delicate seafood can be easily either over or undercooked. Therefore, by tossing them in the air fryer for just 6 minutes – we take all the guesswork out of how long to cook this sometimes tricky dish!
They’re perfectly tender and nearly melt in your mouth! There’s nothing quite like a simple yet perfectly cooked scallop. These scallops are buttery and insanely delicious with even the most simple seasoning.

Key Ingredients

Sea Scallops – There are two main types of scallops which are sea scallops and bay scallops. While also delicious, bay scallops are much smaller than the sea variety. We use sea scallops in this air fryer recipes because of their larger size and heartier texture. However, if you’d like to air fry bay scallops, you most certainly can. For bay scallops, set the air fryer to just 4 or 5 minutes instead of 6 minutes.

Spray Cooking Oil – Spray cooking oil is an extremely helpful ingredient when it comes to cooking in the air fryer. The spray allows seamless and easy coating of the inside of any air fryer basket or tray. Though if you don’t have spray cooking oil, you can use a drizzle of your favorite vegetable oil instead.

Chef’s Tips

Feel free to switch up the flavors of this recipe however you’d like! A sprinkling or garlic powder or even a touch of Old Bay seasoning would make delicious additions to these air fryer scallops.
If you’re concerned about whether or not the scallops are cooked through, then simply give them a quick check with a meat thermometer. Scallops are done cooking once they’ve reached an internal temperature of 120° Fahrenheit!
Be sure to pat each scallop totally dry in the first step of this recipe! Dry scallops will cook up with that delectable crispy golden brown outside.

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Air Fryer Scallops

Scallops are cooked to buttery, tender perfection in the air fryer! With just a few simple ingredients you probably already have on-hand, you'll have delicious scallops in under 10 minutes.

Prep Time2 mins

Cook Time6 mins

Total Time8 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 15 minutes, fewer than 5 ingredients, seafood

Servings: servings

Calories: 63kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

6 large sea scallops
spray cooking oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Pat scallops dry with a paper towel, then sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
Spray the inside of air fryer basket with cooking oil, place scallops inside, then spray scallops with oil.
Cook at 400° Fahrenheit for 6 minutes, pausing to flip halfway through. Serve scallops with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Notes

Recipe yields approximately 2 servings of 3 scallops each. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving, out of 2. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

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September 7, 2021 Dairy Free

Chili’s Southwest Chicken Soup

This Chili’s southwest chicken soup is easy to make at home with just one pot! Loaded with flavor and fresh ingredients, this soup will quickly become one of your favorites.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

It tastes just like the restaurant version! However, it’s super quick and easy to make in the comfort of your own home.
It all comes together in just one pot! This Chili’s southwest chicken soup couldn’t possibly be easier to cook and cleanup. With just one pot you’ll have a complete, hearty, and tasty meal.
It’s healthy but super satisfying! Loaded with lean chicken breast, fresh veggies, and a handful of flavorful spices. This dinner or lunch recipe is everything we stand for – easy, healthy, and delicious!

Key Ingredients

Diced Green Chiles – One small can of diced green chiles give this soup a subtle spice and incredible flavor. These canned peppers make this recipe standout. You can find diced green chiles in either the ethnic or canned goods aisle of most grocery stores.

White Hominy or Navy Beans – White hominy is used in the famous Chili’s recipe. However, this unique ingredient can sometimes be hard to come by. Therefore, if you can’t find white hominy at your local grocery store, you can easily use a can of white navy beans instead.

Chef’s Tips

Wait until the very end of this recipe to adjust any seasonings as desired. This Chili’s southwest chicken soup needs time to cook and simmer to allow the flavors to fully develop. Therefore, wait until the last step of this recipe to give things a taste and add anything you’d like.
Play around with the spices in this recipe. Feel free to make any adjustments to the amount of chili powder based on your spice tolerance. Though I find one tablespoon of chili powder adds a subtle spice without overpowering the soup.
Serve this soup however you’d like! To keep it low-carb, then simply top it with some shredded cheese and enjoy. Though I love enjoying mine with a big bowl of tortilla chips for dipping and topping – yum!

chili's southwest chicken soup in a bowl with a spoon

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Chili’s Southwest Chicken Soup

This Chili's southwest chicken soup is easy to make at home with just one pot! Loaded with flavor and fresh ingredients, this soup will quickly become one of your favorites.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chili’s copycat recipe, one pot meal, restaurant-style

Servings: servings

Calories: 394kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Equipment

Large pot

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 onion chopped
1 green bell pepper chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 quart chicken stock see Notes
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup white hominy or navy beans, drained
2 teaspoons lime juice
¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
corn tortilla chips for serving
shredded cheese or crumbled queso fresco for serving

Instructions

Heat one tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken breast with salt and pepper, then transfer to pot and cook for about 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from pot and leave to rest for a few minutes on the counter.
Add the remaining two tablespoons of vegetable oil to pot along with the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until onion is soft.
Add in the cumin, chili powder, and paprika cooking for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
Stir in the chicken stock, diced green chiles, diced tomatoes, and Hominy or navy beans. Chop the cooked chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces and place that into the pot as well.
Bring to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer for 5-8 minutes. Then remove from heat before adding in the lime juice and fresh cilantro.

Notes

Make it Paleo: Leave out the white hominy to make this a paleo meal.
Chicken Stock: Feel free to use vegetable broth instead of chicken stock in this recipe.

Recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using white hominy and not including tortilla strips or cheese. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

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August 24, 2021 Breakfast

Keto English Muffin

A keto English muffin might just be the easiest keto recipe you’ll ever make! This single-serve recipe gives you a buttery, rich English muffin, baked right in the microwave and then toasted to perfection. Gluten free and easy to make paleo!

What Makes This Recipe So Good

This keto English muffin recipe seriously could not be any easier! I’ve generously listed the prep and cook time as 5 minutes each, but honestly, you’ll probably be ready to sit down and eat in less than 5 minutes total.
The convenient single-serve portion makes tracking macros even easier. Don’t feel like “baking” a muffin every day? The muffins actually refrigerate and reheat well, so if you want to make up a few at a time, you can! Refrigerate them in an airtight container up to 3 days.
They’re super versatile! This recipe has a pretty neutral flavor, so it goes well with a lot of things. Top it with an easy hollandaise sauce, butter, or homemade sugar free jam for a too-good-to-be-true keto breakfast or brunch dish. You could also use this as the “bread” for a breakfast sandwich or even for a burger!

Key Ingredients

Almond Flour – Use a blanched almond flour that’s very fine, so your keto English muffins always come out perfectly, buttery soft, never grainy. I haven’t tried this recipe without almond flour, and I’m not entirely sure it would work without it. If you’d like a keto bread with no almond flour, though, try the bread from our keto grilled cheese or keto French toast recipes.

Coconut Flour – This is a thirsty flour that requires a fair bit of liquid. I haven’t tried making this recipe without it yet. If you want to try leaving out the coconut flour, you’ll likely need to add at least 2 additional tablespoons of almond flour to make up the difference.

Chef’s Tips

For a lighter, fluffier English muffin, use only the white of one egg, instead of one whole egg. It’ll taste a little less eggy that way, too
I find that the keto English muffin releases from the ramekin more easily if I run a butter knife or silicone spatula around the inner edge of the dish first. Place a plate upside down on top of the ramekin, then flip everything over at the same time and give the bottom of the ramekin a tap or two. The muffin should slide right out onto the plate.
Feel free to play around with the flavors in this recipe! As-is, this would give you a “plain” or “regular” keto English muffin. You could add a little cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, Everything But the Bagel seasoning, or even a little garlic and onion powder.

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Keto English muffin, sliced in half, buttered, and set on a plate with a butter knife to the right.

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Keto English Muffin (Gluten Free)

A keto English muffin might just be the easiest keto recipe you'll ever make! This single-serve recipe gives you a buttery, rich English muffin, baked right in the microwave and then toasted to perfection. Gluten free and easy to make paleo!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time5 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: English, Keto

Keyword: 15 minutes, easy to make, microwave recipe

Servings:

Calories: 270kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Equipment

Microwave-safe ramekin or ceramic mug
Microwave
Toaster or toaster oven

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 egg
2 ½ tablespoons almond flour
½ tablespoon coconut flour
1 pinch salt

Instructions

Place butter in ramekin. Microwave in short bursts, stirring between each, until butter is completely melted.
Add egg to melted butter. Stir until thoroughly combined.
Slowly stir in remaining ingredients one at a time, making sure to fully incorporate each ingredient. Mixture should be smooth with few lumps.
Return ramekin to microwave. Microwave mixture 90 seconds on full power, or until firm.
Let cool slightly, then remove english muffin from ramekin. Slice in half (like a hamburger bun) then toast to preference. Serve with keto-friendly jelly, sugar free syrup, an easy hollandaise sauce, or butter.

Notes

Make it Paleo: Use ghee instead of butter.

Recipe yields 1 keto English muffin. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 muffin. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used, as well as portion sizes.

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August 17, 2021 Air Fryer

Brats in the Air Fryer

Making brats in the air fryer is super easy! Perfectly cooked brats are ready in just 15 minutes, with minimal effort and cleanup.

air fryer brats on a baking sheet with saueurkraut, mustard, and buns

Why I Love Cooking Brats in the Air Fryer

They cook up super fast in the air fryer! Other cooking methods such as grilling, on the stove, or in the oven typically take around 30 minutes. However, the air fryer cooks brats in record time – just under 15 minutes!
The air fryer takes all the guesswork out of how long to cook these German sausages! Simply set the air fryer to 14 minutes, then pause at 7 minutes to give them a quick flip. Once the timer goes off, you’re guaranteed fully and perfectly cooked brats every time!
You can serve them however you’d like! I love my bratwurst in a brioche roll with sauerkraut and mustard. Though if you’re looking for a low-carb meal, simply serve them over a bed of sautéed pepper and onions with kraut and mustard on the side – yum!

Key Ingredients

Uncooked Brats – Any uncooked brats will work in this recipe! Beer brats are a popular variety and I personally love the extra bit of flavor. However, you can use any kind of uncooked brat you’d like. If you can’t find uncooked brats, you can swap them out for uncooked sausage if you’d like!

Chef’s Tips

Pause your air fryer at 7 minutes to give the brats a quick flip. Flipping them halfway through cooking will ensure they cook and brown evenly on all sides!
Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may be able to fit more brats if you’d like! However, I recommend only fitting as many brats into the air fryer as you can in a single layer. Do not stack the brats on top of each other, which will cause them to cook unevenly.
Line your air fryer basket with an air-fryer-safe parchment paper to help soak up any excess grease. Brats have a tendency to release quite a bit of grease once cooked. Therefore, you can either pat them try with a paper towel when they’re done cooking, or get ahead of things by cooking them atop a layer of parchment paper! Just make sure to use parchment paper that’s safe for the air fryer.

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Brats in the Air Fryer

Making brats in the air fryer is super easy! Perfectly cooked brats are ready in just 15 minutes, with minimal effort and cleanup.

Cook Time14 mins

Total Time14 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: German

Keyword: 15 minutes, air fryer, bratwurst

Servings: servings

Calories: 220kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

5 uncooked brats

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 370° Fahrenheit. Place brats in single layer in basket.
Cook 14 minutes, pausing to flip brats halfway through.

Notes

Recipe yields approximately 5 servings. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving out of 5 using uncooked brats. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

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August 5, 2021 Dairy Free

Chicken Pomodoro

This chicken pomodoro is light, easy, and delicious! With just one skillet, you’ll have a healthy meal in under 20 minutes.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

From start to finish this dish takes less than 20 minutes to make! Lightly sear the chicken, make the sauce, then add everything back into the skillet. You’ll have a healthy and delicious meal on the table in no time!
It requires a few simple ingredients that you probably already have on-hand. Salt, black pepper, garlic, and lemon juice are the main seasonings for this easy recipe. This is the perfect dish to throw together when you’re low on ingredients but still want something tasty and satisfying!
The entire meal gets cooked in the same skillet! That’s right, this one skillet meal makes for easy cooking and even easier cleanup.

Key Ingredients

Chicken Breast Cutlets – You can either purchase pre-sliced chicken cutlets from the store, or buy chicken breasts and slice them yourself. If starting with whole breasts, place them on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to slice horizontally through each breast. This will leave you with two thin chicken breasts which you can either go straight into using for this recipe, or continue to make them even thinner. To do that, place each breast between two slices of parchment paper and use either a meat mallet or heavy object to pound the chicken to your desired thinness.

Cherry Tomatoes – Fresh cherry tomatoes add incredible vibrance to this chicken pomodoro recipe! Start by rinsing your tomatoes, then slicing them in half for this recipe. While the tomatoes cook, they release some of their natural sugars becoming almost caramelized and delicious.

Chef’s Tips

Be sure to pat each chicken cutlet dry with a paper towel in the first step of this recipe. The dryer you can get the chicken before cooking, the crispier it will become! There’s not much better than a juicy cutlet that’s golden brown on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside.
Chicken is cooked through once it has reached an internal temperature of 165° Fahrenheit. However, if you don’t have a meat thermometer and are concerned about undercooking the chicken – simply slice one in half to give it a check. If the chicken is opaque through the center, then it’s fully cooked and ready to enjoy!
Avoid crowding the skillet while lightly browning the chicken. An overcrowded pan will yield less-crispy cutlets. Therefore, you may need to work in batches to evenly cook each cutlet until perfectly golden brown!

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Chicken Pomodoro

This chicken pomodoro is light, easy, and delicious! With just one skillet, you'll have a healthy meal in under 20 minutes.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: healthy dinner, low carb, one pan recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 310kcal

Author: Cheryl Malik

Equipment

Large skillet

Ingredients

For the chicken:

2 pounds chicken breast cutlets
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

For the sauce:

½ onion chopped
4 garlic cloves minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Additional salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Pat chicken cutlets dry with a paper towel then sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until lightly golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until soft.
Add in the tomatoes, broth, and lemon juice then stir and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Place chicken back into the skillet and cook, cover with a lid, and cook for about 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Notes

Store leftover chicken pomodoro in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days!

Recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 out of 4 servings using the ingredients listed. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

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