Well… in the interest of great health for both my fitness clients and my vocal students, each week I’m going to give you one of my favorite healthy recipes! Sometimes when you are in training diets can become, well, stale. I try and find foods and recipes that I can take with me. Although power bars and shakes are an option…. if possible…. ALWAYS CHOOSE REAL FOOD!
So here is a meal you can make and take. It’s great as a leftover the next day or keep the salsa separate and make more pasta and have it fresh when ever you want it… Just put
this in some Tupperware and take it with you when you go to work. It’s a great lunch or dinner, just be sure and watch your portion size. Remember, even healthy food isn’t good if you eat too many calories at one sitting!
Spicy Chicken Salad (Serves 4)
Chili Salsa:
4 Large Tomatoes, chopped
1 large jalapeno pepper,
finely chopped
1 red onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
Chicken Base:
2 whole chicken breasts,
skinless and boneless
3 Cups vegetable stock
1 lb good quality spaghetti
salt and pepper to taste
chopped scallions
Chili Salsa:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Correct the seasonings. Cover and refrigerate.
Chicken Salad:
In a large saucepan, place the chicken and vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Add water, if necessary, to cover the chicken.
Simmer the chicken until tender, about 10 minutes. Cool the chicken, dice it, and reserve.
Cook the spaghetti in salted water, drain, and set aside.
Combine the chicken, pasta, and 2 cups of the salsa in a large bowl.
Correct the seasonings and add salt and pepper.
Serve at room temperature or chilled, with chopped scallions garnish.
Enjoy!
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