Cilantro Chicken Tacos

Make these tasty and flavorful cilantro chicken tacos for lunch or dinner! Cilantro is known to prevent cardiovascular damage, helps improve sleep quality, and is a strong antioxidant. Chicken is a great source of lean protein, is loaded with amino acids, and is rich in Vitamins B3 and B6. Limes boost the immune system, increase iron absorption throughout the body, and assist the nervous system. Avocados are known to reduce inflammation throughout the body, help to prevent blood sugar imbalance, and are an excellent source of potassium. Pair with your favorite salsa and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ lb chicken breasts, boneless & skinless

• 8 to 10 paleo-friendly tortillas

• 1 avocado

• 3 garlic cloves (minced)

• ¼ cup plain yogurt (for Miss Alexa-approved yogurt, please click here: https://www.missalexanutrition.com/fermented-foods)

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• ¼ to ½ cup water (depending on consistency)

• 3 tbsp lime juice

• Juice of 2 limes & zest of 1 lime

• ½ tsp honey

• Pinch of sea salt & pepper

• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

• ¼ cup cilantro leaves

• Salsa and shredded cheese as optional toppings (for Miss Alexa-approved cheese, please click here: https://www.missalexanutrition.com/fermented-foods)

Instructions:

1) Rinse chicken, pat dry with a paper towel, and place into a bowl.

2) Make the marinade by whisking together juice of 2 limes, zest of 1 lime, 1 tbsp of olive oil, 2 minced cloves of garlic, ½ tsp of honey, and 2 tbsp of chopped cilantro. Pour over the top of the chicken until it’s completely coated. Marinate and cover chicken for 5 hours to overnight.

3) Make the avocado cream by combining 1 avocado, 1 minced garlic clove, ¼ cup of cilantro leaves, ¼ cup of plain yogurt, 3 tbsp of lime juice, 2 tbsp of olive oil, a pinch of sea salt/pepper to taste, and water until it’s smooth and you have your desired consistency.

4) When cooking the chicken, heat grill pan on medium-high heat and add marinated chicken breasts. Put a dash of sea salt on the chicken and cook each side for around 4-5 minutes.

5) Once cooked all the way through, place chicken on a cutting board and set aside for 5 minutes to cool before cutting. After five minutes, slice or shred the chicken.

6) Assemble the tacos by placing chicken in tortillas, top with some avocado cream, and enjoy with your favorite salsa or shredded cheese.

Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad

Make this filling, fresh, and flavorful grilled chicken Cobb salad for lunch or dinner! Romaine lettuce is known to have antimicrobial properties, prevent inflammation throughout the body, and helps improve body metabolism. Avocado improves digestion, is great for your liver, and has antioxidant properties. Adding in chicken to this recipe will provide you with a great source of lean protein and Vitamin B12. Cherry tomatoes are known to be great for your skin, reduce high blood pressure, and are an excellent source of Vitamins K and C. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Dressing:

• 2.5 tbsp honey

• ¼ cup Dijon mustard

• 2 tbsp white vinegar

• ¼ cup olive oil

• ¼ tsp sea salt

Salad:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

• 1 large avocado, chopped

• 7 slices bacon cooked until crisp, chopped

• 6 hard boiled eggs, diced

• 8 cups romaine lettuce

• ¾ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ red onion, sliced

• 1 tbsp coconut oil for pan

• 1 tsp sea salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

1) For your dressing, combine all ingredients and whisk until well combined. Once done, set aside in the fridge.

2) In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder and season chicken breasts.

3) Heat a pan to medium-high heat and add in coconut oil. Once the pan is sizzling hot, add chicken breasts and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165F. Once cooked, place on a cutting board and dice into pieces.

4) In a large bowl, layer romaine lettuce, diced chicken, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, chopped bacon, and hard boiled eggs.

5) Take out dressing from the fridge and drizzle it over the top of the salad. Enjoy!

Cauliflower Pizza Bites

Try making these cauliflower pizza bites for your next get together with friends! Cauliflower is known to help detoxify the body, promote cardiovascular health, and stimulate iron absorption. Tomatoes help with boosting immunity, promoting healthy skin, and preventing macular degeneration. Using pepperoni for this recipe will help in the absorption of iron and provide you with a good amount of protein and selenium. Garlic is known to strengthen the immune system, improve bone health, and is rich in antioxidants. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets

• 1 cup marinara sauce

• 1 cup cheese (for Miss Alexa-approved dairy and dairy-free products, click here: https://www.missalexanutrition.com/fermented-foods)

• ½ cup tomatoes, sliced

• ¼ cup pepperoni, sliced

• 1 egg, whisked

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning

• Sea salt and pepper for taste

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 400F. Put cauliflower florets in blender or food processor and blend until it reaches a rice-like consistency. Transfer onto a pan and add a tbsp of water. Next, season cauliflower mixture with salt and pepper.

2) Cook for 7-8 minutes until soft. Once done, remove from oven and place the cauliflower onto a towel and wring out the excess moisture.

3) In a bowl, mix garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and cauliflower until well combined.

4) Line baking sheet with parchment paper and shape cauliflower dough into bite-size patties and place on sheet.

5) Bake for 10-12 minutes and remove from oven. Place marinara, tomatoes, pepperoni, and cheese on each mini pizza. Cook for another 10-12 minutes or until cheese is completely melted. Remove from oven and serve warm. Enjoy!

Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps

Make these savory and filling pulled pork lettuce wraps for your next lunch or dinner! Pasture-raised pork is known to be rich in Vitamins E and D, selenium, and Omega-3 fatty acids. Garlic helps to regulate blood pressure, strengthens the immune system, and helps prevent heart disease. Using butter lettuce wraps instead of regular tortillas for this recipe will provide you with additional fiber, folate, and Vitamin A! Paprika improves circulation throughout the body, controls cholesterol levels, and is known to reduce inflammation. If desired, add your favorite paleo-friendly sauce and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 4.5 lbs pasture-raised pork butt, boneless

• 11 garlic cloves

• 2 cups paleo-friendly BBQ sauce

• 1 head butter lettuce

• 1 green onion, chopped

• 1 tbsp paprika

• 2 tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp oregano

• 1 tbsp parsley

Instructions:

1) Combine all seasonings to create a dry rub and rub all over pork. Place 11 slits over the pork shoulder and stuff garlic cloves down each slit. Add in ½ cup of water to slow cooker and place pork inside.

2) Turn slow cooker on low setting and let pork cook for 8 hours.

3) Once pork is fully cooked, remove from slow cooker and begin to shred the pork using two forks.

4) Once pork is shredded, add in BBQ sauce and thoroughly mix.

5) Prep lettuce wraps by washing and drying lettuce leaves. Fill each lettuce cup with as much pork as you would like. If desired, drizzle with your favorite sauce and garnish with green onions. Enjoy!