Green Goddess Chicken Plate (Keto, Paleo)

Green Goddess Chicken Plate (Keto, Paleo)

Green Goddess Chicken Plate is full of mouthwatering & fresh flavours! It’s made with real and wholesome ingredients like chicken, cabbage, tahini, fresh herbs & lemon juice. It’s quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for the busy work week.

Don’t you hate it when you forget to take frozen meat out of the freezer the night before your planned dinner?

Or maybe you decide on a recipe (like this one) last minute, but your ground chicken is frozen solid?

These scenarios are not uncommon in my world. There’s been numerous times where I forget to take meat out of the freezer with enough time to thaw out in the fridge OR I decide on a recipe last minute with only frozen meat on hand.

I’m assuming I’m not alone with my frozen meat problems, so I decided to give you some quick tips for thawing out frozen ground meat safely! 

The first method is best, BUT the second method comes in handy for those who forget to thaw out their meat using the first method or are last minute planners.

THE LONG THAW METHOD:

If you have 12 to 24 hours…
If you know ahead of time that you want to use your ground meat, thawing it in the refrigerator is the safest way to do so. It takes about 24 hours to fully thaw one pound of ground beef in the refrigerator.

THE QUICK THAW METHOD:

If you have 30-minutes to 1 hour…
With less than an hour to go before dinner and a pound of frozen ground meat in your hands, you can defrost it in a bowl of cold water. Make sure the frozen meat is in a sealed package, then submerge it in a bowl of cold tap water. Important note: DO NOT use warm or hot water since this will heat the outer layer of meat too quickly, risking the growth of bacteria. For this reason, you should also change the water to keep it from getting too warm. One pound of meat will take about one hour to defrost in a bowl of water, then it should be cooked right away.

Now that we’ve solved your frozen meat problems, it’s time to try this super delicious Chicken Green Goddess Plate!

I used cabbage as a base for this recipe since I always have it on hand–it lasts long in the fridge and is super versatile. If you’re not a fan of cabbage feel free to substitute it with riced cauliflower, spaghetti squash, salad or another base of choice.

Green Goddess Chicken Plate

What you need for Green Goddess Chicken Plate:

  • Ground chicken
  • Green cabbage
  • Avocado oil
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Almond or coconut milk, unsweetened
  • Tahini
  • Fresh parsley, basil or cilantro
  • Chives or green onions
  • Lemon
  • Apple cider vinegar

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Green Goddess Chicken Plate

Green Goddess Chicken Plate is full of mouthwatering & fresh flavours! It's made with real and wholesome ingredients like chicken, cabbage, tahini, fresh herbs & lemon juice. It's quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for the busy work week. Paleo, Keto & Low-Carb.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo
Servings: 2

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb ground pastured chicken
  • 1 small green cabbage (or half large), thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt & black pepper to taste

GREEN GODDESS DRESSING:

  • 1/3 cup almond or coconut milk, unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, basil or cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chives , or green onions
  • Juice of half lemon
  • 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

  • For cabbage: Using a deep stove-top pan heat 2 tbsp avocado oil, add cabbage and season with sea salt. Cook at medium heat, mixing occasionally, until cabbage is tender and begins to brown slightly. Remove from heat and mix in olive oil.
  • For chicken: While cabbage is cooking, cook chicken in another stove-top pan. Break meat apart, season with salt and pepper and cook until meat browns slightly.
  • For dressing: Add all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend/process until smooth.
  • Place sauteed cabbage on plate, add chicken on top then drizzle with dressing. Enjoy!

Notes

If you're not a fan of cabbage or don't have it on hand, feel free to substitute it with riced cauliflower, spaghetti squash, salad or another base of choice.
Keyword cabbage, chicken, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, healthy meals, herbs, quick meals, soy free, tahini
Raspberry Tuna Salad (AIP, Paleo, Low-Carb)

Raspberry Tuna Salad (AIP, Paleo, Low-Carb)

Raspberry Tuna Salad is the perfect healthy lunch recipe! It’s super quick to prepare and packed with antioxidant-rich ingredients and fresh flavour. This easy and nutritious recipe is AIP, paleo, low-carb & keto friendly.

Are you looking for healthy meal ideas that you can easily pack up and take with you to work?

I happen to be a pro at easy and portable lunches and dinners since I spend a couple of long days at my studio each week. On these days, I pack a breakfast/lunch (which is usually a big @$$ smoothie) and dinner.

My dinners usually consist of either canned wild salmon, sardines or tuna mixed in a salad or I add some good stuff to my canned fish and wrap it in my favourite gluten free coconut wraps or green wraps.

Here’s one of my quick and easy salad recipes that I put together in the morning before work and store in the fridge until it’s time to eat. I just shake everything up and voila – healthy and delicious food is served! If you don’t have a fridge at work, use a small cooler bag with an ice pack.

Raspberry Tuna Salad (AIP, Paleo, Keto)

What you need for Raspberry Tuna Salad:

  • Wild albacore tuna
  • Spring mix salad
  • Raspberries
  • Coconut yogurt or kefir
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Basil

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Raspberry Tuna Salad (AIP, Paleo, Keto)

Raspberry Tuna Salad

Raspberry Tuna Salad is the perfect healthy lunch recipe! It’s super quick to prepare and packed with antioxidant-rich ingredients and fresh flavour. This easy and nutritious recipe is AIP, paleo, low-carb & keto friendly.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: AIP, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo
Servings: 1

Ingredients
 

  • 1 can wild albacore tuna
  • 4 cups spring mix salad
  • 1/2 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut yogurt , or coconut kefir
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil, or 1 tsp chopped fresh basil
  • Sea salt, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in a large glass (or BPA free) container.
  • Keep refrigerated (or in a cooler bag) until ready to eat.
  • Shake container to mix all ingredients and enjoy!
Keyword coconut yogurt, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, healthy salad, quick meals, raspberries
Pumpkin & Beef Salad (AIP, Paleo, Low-Carb)

Pumpkin & Beef Salad (AIP, Paleo, Low-Carb)

Pumpkin & Beef Salad is the perfect go to dish during the busy work week! It’s super quick and simple to prepare, and loaded with heart healthy omega 3’s from grass-fed beef, antioxidants from dark leafy greens and fiber from pumpkin. These simple ingredients come together to make this salad absolutely delicious & extremely satisfying.

OK, so I’m only human which means there are many moments where the thought of spending an hour in the kitchen to prepare a healthy meal is just not appealing (especially after a long day of work).

Given that these moments happen quite often and I refuse to settle for low-quality food, I created a handful of go-to recipes that I can whip up in 20-minutes or less.

This Pumpkin & Beef Salad recipe is a heartier version of my Beef Salad and one of my go-to meals when lazy and hungry Jen strikes.

It also makes for a great post-workout meal since 1 cup of cooked pumpkin has 564 mg of the refueling nutrient potassium. Potassium helps to restore the body’s electrolytes after a heavy workout and keeps muscles functioning optimally.

Pumpkin & beef salad

What you need for Pumpkin & Beef Salad:

  • Grass-fed ground beef
  • Lemon
  • Garlic
  • Cumin (omit for AIP version)
  • Coriander
  • Canned pumpkin
  • Salad greens
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Balsamic or apple cider vinegar

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Pumpkin & beef salad

Pumpkin & Beef Salad

Pumpkin & Beef Salad is the perfect go to dish during the busy work week! It’s super quick and simple to prepare, and loaded with heart healthy omega 3’s from grass-fed beef, antioxidants from dark leafy greens and fiber from pumpkin. These simple ingredients come together to make this salad absolutely delicious & extremely satisfying. 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: AIP, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo
Servings: 2

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cumin, (omit for AIP version)
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 398 ml canned pumpkin
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste (omit for AIP version)

Salad

  • 8 cups salad greens
  • 4-5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic or apple cider vinegar, (I like to mix the two)
  • Sea salt , to taste

Optional toppings

  • Toasted pine nuts , (omit for AIP version)
  • Sprouts of choice

Instructions
 

  • Add ground beef and lemon juice to pan. Break a part meat as you cook over medium heat.
  • When beef is 3/4 of the way done, add garlic, cumin, coriander, salt & pepper.
  • Cook until garlic becomes fragrant then mix in pumpkin. Cook for 5-minutes. Taste and add more salt if needed.
  • In a large bowl, dress salad greens with oil, vinegar and sea salt. Toss salad and place onto a dish.
  • Add cooked pumpkin & beef onto the salad and enjoy!
Keyword gluten free, grain free, grass fed beef, healthy salad, pumpkin, soy free
Turmeric Basil Hard Boiled Eggs (Keto, Paleo)

Turmeric Basil Hard Boiled Eggs (Keto, Paleo)

5 steps to perfect hard boiled eggs

1. Place eggs in a pot and cover with cool water by an inch.
2. Bring water to a boil over high heat.
3. Once water begins to boil, remove pot from burner and allow eggs to cook in the pot of hot water for 8-10 minutes.
4. Drain water and immediately run cold water over eggs until cooled.
5. Peel and enjoy in your favourite recipe or on its own.

Make your hard boiled eggs mouth popping good by adding your favourite spices, oil and sea salt. Give my Turmeric Basil Hard Boiled Eggs a try!

Serve these eggs alongside sliced tomato and avocado for breakfast OR add them to a salad for a healthy lunch

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Turmeric Basil Hard Boiled Eggs

INGREDIENTS: (serves 1)
2 hard boiled eggs
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
Sea salt and black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut eggs in half lengthwise.

2. Drizzle olive oil over eggs then add spices and sea salt on top.

healthy hard boiled eggs