Kale Chicken Dish

I must admit, I’ve been obsessed with discovered new healthy recipes lately and with my busy schedule I want them to be easy to make. The less time they require the better! Unless I’m making Assyrian dolma (which only happens once a year), then I will put in the 8 hours it requires!

As you know, I’ve embarked on a journey of fitness and health. My purpose is to share what works for me, and what I enjoy! If you feel inspired, then YAY!

So a delicious and simple recipe I decided to make as a snack on this NFL Sunday, while my roast continues to bake in the oven is what I call “Kale Chicken”

I love to cook with coconut oil. If I don’t use coconut, then I use pure olive oil (make sure it’s imported, the real deal. I just recently read an article which said most olive oil you find at your big box grocery store isn’t real olive oil at all. eek. scary. do your research. Because I’m a health nut, I like to know what I’m putting in my body).

Kale Chicken Dish Recipe:

1. Melt 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a saucepan. Put heat on LOW 2. Throw in a bag of fresh chopped kale and sauté until cooked (about 3-4 minutes on LOW) This is just enough for 1 person. If you’re making the dish for more, use a couple bags. When you cook kale, it shrinks! 3. Throw in some slivered almonds and cook until light brown (about another 5 minutes) 4. Put on a pretty plate 5. Throw some sliced chicken on top, sliced cherry tomatoes and pepper for taste and VOILA!

This recipe takes less than 10 minutes and it was packed with protein and nutrients. The coconut sweetens it up too, which I love because I have a major sweet tooth. Enjoy!

I’ve been having fun on this Sunday. I decided to kick back, relax and experiment with some new recipes. I won’t be getting to the protein pumpkin bread tonight. I ran out of time! However, I did want to give these NO BAKE Almond Butter Bars a whirl. This desert is a DESERT. It packs a punch when it comes to carbs and sugar. A combination I don’t recommend unless you’re active. These are best eaten as a so-called “cheat meal”, and ideally after a heavy workout. Your body will burn baby burn! The calories, that is. If you don’t care about the nitty gritty details, then by all means indulge. I call this a “healthy” indulgence, because I think it’s important not to deprive yourself. Bedsides, this is a great holiday recipe for guests who come over or if you just want to munch on them alone on the couch while watching TV. They are rich in ingredients, so matter how strong your sweet tooth (that would be ME!), you can’t handle more than 1-2 bars a time.