Chicken with.... a bunch of spices:

Hey peoples, I have a recipe that I tried out today. It was the result of a culinary adventure/experiment. One that I would have to say ended rather well. I will figure out a way to make it better/tastier. This will feed two people. You can make this meal per recipe and divide it into halves. Save a half for another meal.

• 2 chicken breasts (cut into strips no more than 1cm thick)
• 4 carrots (julienned, keep as lengthy as possible)
• 4 stalks of broccolini  (about half a bunch) 
• 1 can of lite coconut milk
• 1 tbsp of coconut oil
• 1 tbsp of minced garlic
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp corriander seed
• 2 tsp ground ancho pepper
• 2 tbsp ginger
• 2 tbsp tandoori spice
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• salt & pepper to taste

Combine chicken, 1tsp of [garlic powder, paprika, cinnamon, corriander, and ancho] and 1 tbsp of [ginger and tandoori spice], all the oil and mustard. For best results, allow this mixture to marinade for at least 2hrs, but can be done within minutes of mixing. In a non-stick sauce pan, place chicken and allow to cook for about 10 to 12 minutes (stir occasionally) on medium-high heat. Add can of coconut milk and remaining ingredients, except for carrots and broccolini, let simmer for 5 minutes at medium heat. Place the carrots and broccolini atop the the chicken and cover. After 3 to 5 minutes (depending on how crunchy you want your veggies) stir/mix everything in the pan and turn off heat. Your food is ready. 

Bon Appetit!

Now on to pertinent issues of the moment.

MUSCLE MILK - Is meant to be pre/post workout. I did mention to everyone that it is not Paleo, but it was permissible within this challenge (as are protein bars, and milk, and legumes for the vegetarian peoples). Try not to go above one serving a day. Also, try to have it within an hour of your WOD. It is OK to have at night, but realize that you don't really need too many nutrients to fuel for sleep, unless you happened to workout late in the evening. 

FRUIT - Or should I say "lack thereof". Listen guys, I know that it is tough to get through this first week. Try to stay fast; try your darndest. This is your challenge, prove to yourself that you can stick it through. However, before you crumble and end up devouring a cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese (ahem, ahem), I much prefer that you have yourself a piece of fruit. Stay Paleo! This is your challenge, don't let yourself down.

SIDENOTE

S L E E P - If you eat anything, try not to sleep within 3 hours. The reason for this - if you do fall asleep within 3 hours of a meal, your body is more likely to store/convert the nutrients as fat.


- El Leon Negro