Linguine Salad with Chicken
Linguine Salad with Chicken
Makes 2 servings Each serving contains: 1 protein, 1 carbohydrate, 2 vegetables, 1 fat
*This recipe yields 1 protein for each serving. Double the protein amount or add an additional protein serving to create a Balanced GOLO Meal. Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat linguine pasta, cooked
1 cup cucumber, sliced
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 cup green peppers, chopped
1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
6 oz grilled chicken, cut into bite sized pieces
2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp ...
Lettuce Wraps with Chicken and Avocado
Lettuce Wraps with Chicken and AvocadoMakes: 4 servings Serving Size: 1 serving Each serving contains: 2 proteins, 0 carbs, 2 veg, 0 fat Ingredients:
24 oz Chicken Breast Tenderloins
8 Leaves of Butter Lettuce, washed and dried
2 cups Avocado
2 cups Salsa, organic without sugar
½ tsp Sea Salt
½ tsp Black Pepper
½ tsp Garlic Powder
1 tbsp Coconut Oil
Directions:
Wash, and dry Lettuce and set aside.
Pat Chicken Tenders dry. Season Chicken with Garlic Powder, Salt and Pepper. Add Coconut Oil to a very hot skillet and add Chicken. Immediately reduce heat to medium and sauté for 8-10 min...
Hummus Chicken Salad
Hummus Chicken Salad Serving Size: 1 Each serving contains: 2 proteins, 1 carb, 2 veg, 1 fat Ingredients:
1 to 1 ½ cups Chicken, cooked and shredded
½ cup Hummus
1 cup Lettuce, chopped
½ cup Tomato
½ cup Cucumber
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
Directions:
In a medium sized bowl, mix Chicken and Hummus together.
Combine the lettuce, Tomato and Cucumber on a plate and top with the Chicken and Hummus mixture.
Drizzle Olive Oil and Lemon Juice over the top.
Photo Credit- Deborah Chase Cross
Honey Lime Cilantro Chicken Skewers
Honey Lime Cilantro Chicken Skewers Makes 4 Servings Each serving contains: 2 proteins, 0 carbs, 1/2 veg, 0 fat
Ingredients:
24 oz Chicken Breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 Cups Red Bell Peppers, Cut into 1 inch chunks
2 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Marinade:
1/4 Cup Fresh Lime Juice
Zest of one Lime
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic
½ tsp Sea Salt
Pepper to taste
1 tsp Honey
1 tsp Red Chili Flakes
Directions:
Whisk the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Place cubed Chicken in a large plastic bag and add the marinade. Marinate for at least 30 minutes up to 24 hours.
Soak wooden skewe...
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Grilled Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa Serving Size: 4 Each serving contains: 2 proteins, 0 carbs, 1/2 veg, 0 fat Ingredients: For the Chicken:
4 (6 oz.) Chicken Breasts
1 Tbsp Lime Zest
1/3 Cup Fresh Lime Juice
¼ Cup Olive Oil
1 ½ tsp Honey
1/3 Cup Cilantro, chopped
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
Salt and Ground Black Pepper
For the Salsa:
1 Cup Avocados (ripe but semi-firm, diced)
1 Cup Roma Tomatoes, chopped
1/2 Cup Red Onion, chopped
1 Clove Garlic, minced
1 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
Directions:
Place chicken on a cutting board, cover with plastic wrap, and pound thicker parts ...
Green Pasta with Chicken
Green Pasta with Chicken Serving Size: 4 Each serving contains: 2 proteins, 1 carb, 1/2 veg, 0 fat Ingredients:
2 Cups Whole Wheat Pasta, cooked and drained
1 tsp Olive Oil
4 Cloves Garlic, minced
5 oz Can Coconut Milk
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp Ground Ginger
Sea Salt and Pepper to taste
2 Cups Spinach
12 oz Chicken, cooked and diced
Directions:
In a skillet, cook Garlic with Olive Oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Add Coconut Milk, Lemon Juice and Ground Ginger. Cook over medium heat for at least 5 minutes.
Transfer to a blender and add Spinach. Blend until smooth.
Return sauce ...
Grilled Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Balsamic Herb Pork Tenderloin
Makes 5 Servings Serving size: 2 pieces Each serving contains: 1 protein, 0 carbohydrates, 0 vegetables, 1 fat
*This recipe only yields 1 protein for each serving. Double the protein amount or add an additional protein serving to create a Balanced GOLO Meal. Ingredients:
1 lb pork tenderloin
½ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
6 large rosemary sprigs
6 large thyme sprigs
½ tsp pepper
1 tsp sea salt
2 tsp garlic powder
Directions:
Cut pork tenderloin into 10 equal round pieces and place in a resealable plastic bag with rosemary and thyme sprig...