Simple 21 Day Fix Lemon Chicken Recipe

⭐️Simple 21 Day Fix Lemon Chicken Recipe⭐️

Servings Per Recipe: 4

A quick and easy weeknight meal for you and your family!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
• 12 ounces chicken breast tenders, cut in thirds
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup coconut aminos
• ¼ cup fat-free chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 packets Stevia
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced into 2-inch strips
• 1 cup green bell pepper, sliced into 2-inch strips

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon coconut aminos in a small mixing bowl. Add sliced chicken tenders. Place in refrigerator and marinate for 10 minutes.

2. Stir the lemon juice, ¼ cup coconut aminos, chicken broth, ginger, garlic, Stevia, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch together in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

3. Heat olive oil in a medium frying pan. Add chicken and cook over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes or until just done. Add sauce and sliced peppers. Cook 1-2 minutes more or until sauce thickens and peppers are slightly tender.  Garnish with fresh lemon slices and parsley, if desired. 

   (For 21 Day Fix “container counts”, each serving counts as:  1 red, 1 green, and 1 tsp.  The sweetener, coconut aminos, and cornstarch amounts are small -- and to me -- negligible.)

   
   
   

   
   
   
   
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   All the best,

   CHRISTINE

21 Day Fix -- Slow-Cooker Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These are a breeze to throw together and it makes a large batch, so you might be lucky enough to have some left for lunch the next day.

21 Day Fix – Slow-Cooker Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

(Recipe makes approximately 8-10 servings.)

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. lean ground chicken 

• 3 cloves garlic, minced 

• 1 red bell pepper, cored and finely chopped 

• 1 orange bell pepper, cored and finely chopped

• 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 

• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce (*See note for clean hoisin sauce recipe.)

• 2 Tbsp. coconut aminos 

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper 

• 3 green onions, sliced 

• 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar

• 3 tsp. sesame oil (optional) 

• 2 heads iceberg lettuce

Place ground chicken and garlic in a large sauté pan, coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cook mixture, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 -6 minutes. 

Drain off liquid and pour mixture into slow-cooker. Add bell peppers, onion, hoisin sauce, coconut aminos, salt and pepper, and toss mixture. Cover and cook on low heat 2-3 hours until chicken is tender. 

Stir in green onions, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, cook until heated through 3 -5 minutes. Season with additional salt as desired. Separate iceberg lettuce leaves and serve with chicken filling.

**Recipe for homemade/clean hoisin sauce: 4 tablespoons coconut aminos; 2 tablespoons black bean paste or peanut butter; 1 tablespoon honey or molasses; 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 20 drops hot sauce; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.  Stir to combine.  

(For 21 Day Fix “container counts”, each serving counts as:  1 red, 1 green, and 1 tsp.  On the 21 Day Fix, you are allowed 1 to 2 tsps of natural sweeteners per day. Honey can be used as one of those sweeteners. Honey is not allowed on the 21 Day Fix Extreme.)

If you are interested in a 21 Day Fix support group, more healthy/21 Day Fix-friendly recipes, or a free weekly meal-planning tutorial, please get in touch with me directly at chrispechulis@gmail.com. 

XO

All the best,

CHRISTINE

Mexican Chicken Salad Wraps - 21 Day Fix Friendly Lunch

Mexican Chicken Salad Wraps - 21 Day Fix Friendly Lunch

These are a flavor lover's dream!  Also perfect to prep in advance and freeze for grab-and-go lunches, or quick and easy weeknight dinners.

21 Day Fix Mexican Chicken Salad Wraps

Mexican Chicken Salad Wraps

• 4 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped
• 1/2 cup of salsa of choice
• 2 packets of Stevia
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped jalapeno peppers
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Organic natural hot sauce, to taste
• 4 Flatout flatbreads, or other approved wrap/sandwich bread

In a large mixing bowl, combine all of your ingredients (except for sandwich bread) and mix until fully incorporated.

Spread out your four flatbreads.  In the center of each, add 1/4 of the filling mixture, and roll up.

If eating immediately, cut each flatbread wrap in half.  If prepping to freezer, wrap each one in aluminum foil or in freezer bags individually.

(Option:  Add cheese or avocado -- but be sure to count appropriate containers for extra items.)

21 Day Fixers!:  Each wrap counts as 1 yellow, 1.25 red, and .25 purple for the salsa.

If you are interested in more 21 Day Fix recipes, an online accountability group, OR a free weekly meal-planning tutorial, please reach out to me HERE!

XO
ALL THE BEST,

HEALTHY QUINOA TEX-MEX STUFFED PEPPERS (21 Day Fix-Friendly)

I made this last week, and it was delicious!  A quick and easy weeknight meal that will satisfy the whole family!

21 Day Fix Healthy Quinoa Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers

HEALTHY QUINOA TEX-MEX STUFFED PEPPERS (21 Day Fix-Friendly)

(Modified from an original recipe at chefsavvy.com)

10 ounces lean ground turkey

1/2 cup onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

¾ cup crushed tomatoes

1/2 cup frozen corn

1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon paprika

⅛ teaspoon pepper

⅛ teaspoon salt

½ cup cooked quinoa

½ tablespoon lime juice

2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

3 bell peppers, cut in half and seeded

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a large skillet with cooking spray.  Add in ground turkey and saute until fully cooked, about 4-5 minutes.  Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes.  Toss in garlic and cook for an additional minute.

 

Stir in crushed tomatoes, corn, beans, cumin, chili powder, paprika, pepper and salt. Bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

 

Take off the heat and stir in cooked quinoa, lime juice and cilantro.

 

Stuff peppers with the filling and place in a 9 x 13 pan. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 20-25 or until the peppers are tender and the filling is hot.  Serve immediately.

 

(Leftover filling would be great simply served over rice or cooked quinoa too!)

 

21 Day Fixers!:  One half of a bell pepper would count as approximately --> 1.5 green, 1 red, 1.5 yellow containers.

If you are interested in more 21 Day Fix recipes, an online accountability group, OR a free weekly meal-planning tutorial, please reach out to me HERE!

ALL THE BEST,

21 Day Fix Sweet Potato & Buffalo Chicken Casserole

I tried this one out earlier this week and it was delicious!  And, it fits perfectly with the 21 Day Fix -- win, win!

It is a great casserole recipe, that is healthy and not filled with store-bought cream soups.  It is, however, just as convenient.  Cut up your vegetables and chicken the night before and then just pop this into the oven when you get home in the evening!

21 Day Fix Sweet Potato & Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Potato & Buffalo Chicken Casserole
(modified from PaleoLeap.com)

Serves: 4

• 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
• 4 small sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2" cubes
• 1 tbsp. paprika
• 2 tbsp. garlic powder
• 6 tbsp. clean hot sauce
• 1/4 cup olive or melted coconut oil
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and cut into pieces
• 1 cup green onions, sliced
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  In large bowl, combine the oil, paprika, garlic powder, hot sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste. 

Add the sweet potatoes and chicken, and stir to coat.  Empty the bowl into a casserole dish.

Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes.

Add the green onions and bacon to the dish, and place back in the oven for another 5 minutes to let the flavors combine.

(For extra vegetables, feel free to add cut onions and bell peppers to the dish!)

(21 Day Fixers:  This recipe makes 4 servings.  Each serving = 1.5 reds, 1.5 yellows, 2 tsp., and you can count a green if you add the extra veggies!)

 

If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, get in touch with me here.

If you give this recipe a try (or any of my other 21 Day Fix approved recipes), please let me know.  I would love to hear how it went!

Drop a comment below ..... or contact me here! 

XO
ALL THE BEST,

21 Day Fix Baked Shrimp Fajitas

Using a baking dish for roasting an entire meal is a one-pot meal reinvented.  Nothing adds flavor to meat and veggies like oven-roasting.

 

These fajitas would make an easy and quick weeknight meal, especially if you do the prep work (cutting and slicing) ahead of time! 

21 Day Fix Baked Shrimp Fajitas

Baked Shrimp Fajitas

SEASONING

• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• ½ Tbsp paprika
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp cumin
• ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ Tbsp corn starch

FAJITAS

• 2 small (or 1 lg.) onion
• 2 medium green bell peppers
• 2 medium red bell pepper
• 1 lb. raw shrimp
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium lime
• 8 (6-inch) tortillas (optional)
• ½ cup sour cream (optional)
• ¼ bunch cilantro (optional)

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Mix all of the ingredients for the fajita seasoning in a small bowl and set aside (chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, sugar, salt, and corn starch).

 

Cut the onion and bell peppers into ¼ to ½ inch wide strips. Place them in a large 9×13 inch casserole dish.

 

Sprinkle the seasoning over the vegetables. Drizzle the olive oil over everything and then use your hands to toss the ingredients until everything is well coated in oil and seasoning. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring once half way through.

 

Add shrimp to baking dish and stir thoroughly.  Cook for an additional 15 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through and pink.

 

Squeeze the juice from half of the lime over top of the shrimp and vegetables after it comes out of the oven.

 

(Optional:  Scoop a small amount of meat and vegetables into the center of each tortilla. Top with a few sprigs of cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and an extra squeeze of lime if desired.)

 

(21 Day Fixers:  This recipe makes 4 servings.  Each serving [without tortillas and sour cream] = 1 red, 2 green, and 1 tsp.)

 

If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, get in touch with me here.

If you give this recipe a try (or any of my other 21 Day Fix approved recipes), please let me know.  I would love to hear how it went!

Drop a comment below ..... or contact me here! 

XO
ALL THE BEST,

Honey Baked Apples -- 21 Day Fix

This is my go-to dessert when I'm craving something sweet but don't want to break my diet.  And, it is perfect as we enter apple-picking season, too.  No guilt!

Honey Baked Apples -- 21 Day Fix

Ingredients:

• One apple
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• Stevia, if desired
• 2 tsp. local organic honey

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

Slice apples in half.  Remove the core. 

Cover with cinnamon and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove from oven and drizzle each apple half with 1 teaspoon of local, organic honey.

SO DELICIOUS!

(21 Day Fixers:  This recipe makes 2 servings.  Each serving = 1/2 a purple and 1 tsp.)

 

If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, get in touch with me here.

If you give this recipe a try (or any of my other 21 Day Fix approved recipes), please let me know.  I would love to hear how it went!

Drop a comment below ..... or contact me here! 

XO
ALL THE BEST,

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos - Only 4 Ingredients!

Many of our kids are going back to school!  That means, busy-ness, homework, after-school activities, and sports.  Schedules can get a little crazy .... at least in our house. 

This recipe is perfect for those busy nights when you don't want to stand in the kitchen before or after those activities.  Put everything into the slow-cooker earlier in the day, and everyone can eat dinner as they are able. 

AND .....

Four simple ingredients.  That's all!

That's all you need to create these slow-cooker chicken tacos:  chicken, salsa, garlic, and Mexican hot sauce. 

And, for extra-healthy measure, you can serve this inside of lettuce cups instead of corn taco shells. 

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos - Only 4 Ingredients!

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos - Only 4 Ingredients!

3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
1 cup Mexican chili sauce (like Cholula or Valentina)
2 cups salsa
2 tbsp. chopped garlic

Very simple!  Place all four ingredients into your slow-cooker.  Let it cook for about 6-8 hours on low heat.  After it cooks, remove the chicken from the slow-cooker and shred it with two forks (or using a standing mixer).  Add the chicken back to the slow-cooker and add more Mexican sauce to your taste.

You may also garnish with a little fresh cilantro if you desire.  Enjoy!

(21 Day Fixers:  Measure out your RED CONTAINER for the chicken.  You may also count 1/2 of a purple for the salsa.)

If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, get in touch with me here.

If you give this recipe a try (or any of my other 21 Day Fix approved recipes), please let me know.  I would love to hear how it went!

Drop a comment below ..... or contact me here! 

XO
ALL THE BEST,

Grilled Chicken Chopped Greek Salad

Such an easy-peasy Summer dinner!

Feel free to substitute other chopped fresh vegetables, such as broccoli or bell peppers, for the tomatoes or cucumber. Use leftover chicken, store-roasted chicken or quickly poach a couple boneless, skinless chicken breasts while you prepare the rest of the salad.

21 Day Fix - Grilled Chicken Chopped Greek Salad

Grilled Chicken Chopped Greek Salad
(4 servings)

Ingredients:

1/3 cup red-wine vinegar

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, or oregano or 1 teaspoon dried

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

6 cups chopped romaine lettuce

2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken, (about 12 ounces)

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped

1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

1/2 cup sliced ripe black olives

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Whisk vinegar, oil, dill (or oregano), garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl.

Add lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives and feta; toss to coat.


(21 Day Fixers:  Four servings.  Each one counts as 1.5 teaspoons, 2 greens, 1 red, 1 orange, and 1 blue.)

If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, get in touch with me here.

If you give this recipe a try (or any of my other 21 Day Fix approved recipes), please let me know.  I would love to hear how it went!

Drop a comment below ..... or contact me here! 

XO
ALL THE BEST,

Balsamic Flank Steak Marinade - 21 Day Fix Approved!

A wonderful flank steak on the grill recipe I invented that everyone in the family just loves!  My kids think this is great, and it doesn't take long to grill. This also works great when sliced and used for fajitas.

And, the sweetness?  How do you add some sweetness without adding unhealthy sugar?

Honey, of course. It's nature's pure, unprocessed sugar supply, and along with balsamic vinegar it contributes just the slightest hint of sweet to a grilled steak. You've got heart-healthy garlic and olive oil in this one, too, as well as fresh rosemary.

Balsamic Flank Steak Marinade - 21 Day Fix Approved!

To create a rosemary-honey-balsamic marinade, whisk together:
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary needles
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (fresh is best)

Marinate steak in this mixture for up to 24 hours before grilling for a sweet-tangy feast.

Preheat grill for medium-high heat.

Oil the grill grate. Place steaks on the grill, and discard the marinade. Grill meat for 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.


(21 Day Fixers:  Measure out your steak in red container, and count marinade as approximately 1 tsp. and 1 orange.)

If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, get in touch with me here.

If you give this recipe a try (or any of my other 21 Day Fix approved recipes), please let me know.  I would love to hear how it went!

Drop a comment below ..... or contact me here! 

XO.
ALL THE BEST,

Grilled marinated chicken, pineapple chunks, red pepper…what’s not to love?

Kabobs just scream summer to me. They are something my family loves in the summertime. We thread on a variety of veggies, sometimes potatoes, and a meat of some sort.

Grilled marinated chicken, pineapple chunks, red pepper…what’s not to love?  For full flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before threading it on skewers with pineapple chunks and red peppers.

Chicken, Pineapple, and Red Pepper Kabobs

Ingredients

• 8 bamboo skewers
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast tenders (not breaded)
• 1/2 cup Coconut Aminos (soy sauce substitute)
• 8 tsp. local natural honey
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 4 purple containers of fresh pineapple chunks
• 4 red bell peppers, cut into 1" chunks             

Soak bamboo skewers in water to cover for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cut chicken into 1-inch pieces; place in resealable food-storage plastic bag or container. Add next three ingredients; seal bag and shake gently to mix.

Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to marinate.                     

 

Heat gas or charcoal grill.

 

Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thread chicken, pineapple chunks and red pepper pieces onto bamboo skewers in whatever order you wish, dividing evenly among skewers.

 

Place kabobs on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Serve immediately.

(21 Day Fixers:  2 kabobs count as -- 1 red, 1 purple, 1 green, and 2 tsp.)

If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, get in touch with me here.

If you give this recipe a try (or any of my other 21 Day Fix approved recipes), please let me know.  I would love to hear how it went!

Drop a comment below ..... or contact me here! 

XO.
ALL THE BEST,

Slow-Cooker Honey-Mustard Chicken Sandwiches: 21 Day Fix - Approved!

Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

This was a HUGE hit with my family.  Especially my son - the infamous chicken-hater.  He had two sandwiches .... and asked if he could take one for lunch the following day.  THAT is progress in my house. 

For my family, I served these on whole-wheat rolls.  I used a deli-flat with mine.  So good.  Serve these with a side salad and you've got a quick-and-easy meal.

Oh, and my son also asked if I could make these again next week.  SCORE.

21 Day Fix Slow-Cooker Honey-Mustard Chicken Sandwiches

Slow-Cooker 21 Day Fix Honey-Mustard Chicken Sandwiches

• 4  boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
• 2-3 Tbsp. coconut aminos (soy sauce substitute)
• 1 Tbsp. local, organic honey 
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• Freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste

Instructions:

Put all ingredients into crock pot, and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Shred chicken to serve.  Enjoy on your choice of bread or wrap.

It really is that simple!

(21 Day Fixers:  Measure out your chicken and count that as 1 "red".  I added a little more honey than the recipe called for, so I counted a that as one of my "teaspoons".  Count the appropriate number of "yellows" for what you use as your sandwich base.)

If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, get in touch with me here.

If you give this recipe a try (or any of my other 21 Day Fix approved recipes), please let me know.  I would love to hear how it went!

Drop a comment below ..... or contact me here! 

XO
ALL THE BEST,

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Chips

Need an extra vegetable?  Give these a try!

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Chips

21 Day Fix - Baked Parmesan Zucchini "Chips"

1-2 medium organic zucchini

Salt

Pepper

Paprika

Parmesan cheese

Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 230 degrees F.

 

Wash, dry and thinly slice zucchini with a mandoline slicer or knife ⅛ inch thick.  Spread zucchini slices out onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.  Spray quickly with cooking spray, and sprinkle desired seasonings on top (be careful not to use too much as stated above in the "tips").

 

Bake for about 1 and ½ hours, making sure to check on them every 10 minutes after about an hour.

Eat immediately after removing from oven for maximum crunchiness, they tend to get softer as they cool (can reheat).

If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, get in touch with me here.

If you give this recipe a try, please let me know.  I would love to hear how it went!

ALL THE BEST,