Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Lemon Rosemary Chicken with Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Okra


Ingredients:
3 free range chicken breasts
2 lemons
2 Tbsp coconut oil
2 Tbsp vinegar
1/4 cup fresh rosemary
3 cups brussel sprouts
1/2 onion
2 cups okra
pinch of salt
pinch of red pepper
pinch of black pepper

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a roasting pan, add 1 Tbsp coconut oil.
2. Trim ends off brussel sprouts, slice okra and dice onion. Add veggies and roast until browned. 

3. While veggies are roasting, heat 1 Tbsp coconut oil in frying pan.
4. Add chicken, rosemary, vinegar, and juice from 2 lemons. Cook until done.
5. Add salt, red pepper and black pepper to taste.

Serves 3


Sunday, September 9, 2012

Green Curry Chicken Soup



Ingredients:
1.5 lb free range chicken breast
3 cups homemade chicken broth
2 cans coconut milk
1 Tbsp coconut oil
1 onion chopped
2 garlic cloves chopped
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 cup coarsely chopped celery 
  (leaves too for added flavor)
1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
2 Tbsp curry powder or paste
1 Tbsp red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp black pepper
sea salt to taste

Directions:
1. Bring 3 cups of water to a simmer in a large pot (rather than a full boil). Boiling chicken will make it tough.  Add chicken breasts and cook for 15-20 minutes.
2. Remove chicken breasts and set aside to cool. Save broth to add later.
3. In a separate pan, heat coconut oil and add onions and garlic. Cook on medium heat until onions are   transparent.
4. Add carrots and mushrooms. Cook 10-15 minutes.
5. Add homemade chicken broth, coconut milk, curry, red pepper and black pepper
6. Stir and reduce heat. Cook for 20-30 minutes or until you get hungry…
7. Add sea salt to taste if desired.