Lainie's 3-2-1s: Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad, Spicy Chili Peanut Cucumber Salad, Skirt Steak With Lemon Herb Salad Week of May 4th-10th
Hi friends! I'm fully immersed in the newborn phase these days, but I managed to make a few simple, nourishing meals this week that definitely were worthy of making this week's newsletter!
THIS WEEK’S 3-2-1s
Preview the recipes below:
3 Meal-Prep Friendly Recipes
* Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad
* Spicy Chili Peanut Cucumber Salad
* Skirt Steak With Lemon Herb Cauliflower Rice Salad
2 Tips
* Eat Your Skincare
* More Skincare-Rich Foods
1 Drink or Dessert
* Pistachio Protein Ice Cream
Three Meal-Prep Friendly Recipes
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad
This chicken salad offers all the delicious flavors of jalapeño poppers. It's creamy and features a satisfying crunch from the bacon topping, with a gentle spice from the sautéed jalapeños. So good!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4-5
Notes: High Protein, Low Carb. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Ingredients
4 cups chopped rotisserie chicken (white meat)
1 -2 jalapeños
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
3 tbsp cream cheese
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup chopped chives
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
crispy bacon (for topping)
Instructions
Deseed and slice the jalapeño into bite-size pieces. (For extra heat, leave in some seeds.)
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the jalapeños for 2-3 minutes, or until just softened. Add a pinch salt and cook for an additional minute.
In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, cream cheese chives, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.
Add the chopped chicken and sautéed jalapeños to a bowl. Stir until everything is well combined.
Top with crispy bacon pieces. Serve and enjoy!
Spicy Chili Peanut Cucumber Salad
Higher in protein and packed with veggies, this cucumber salad is a great way to consume more veggies. The sauce is DRINKABLE and so easy to make in a blender, adding extra protein, fiber, and veggies to the dish. Enjoy it on its own or with grilled chicken. Perfection!
