Why do this?

DO WORK! It's a saying used to motivate people, particularly at the gym, or in my case, at CrossFit.



DO EAT! In my experience, when people work out they are afraid to eat. In reality, it's not the case. It's more that they don't know what to eat. It's ok to eat. In fact, when you're working out, you HAVE to eat!



Over two years ago, I got fed up with how I looked and felt so I decided to embark on a "lifestyle change" (I refuse to say diet). That included exercise and eating right. Over the years, I have learned a lot about nutrition, what to eat and what not to eat. By no means do I claim to be a nutritional expert. I'm just some schmo that's learned from reading and speaking with people that are smarter than me.



That being said, I've developed various recipes using natural and organic ingredients that were not only lower in calories and tasted great, but are also good for you!



CrossFit is supposed to be hard, eating right shouldn't be! So work hard and DO EAT!!

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Tomatillo Lime Chicken - 282 Calories per Serving (Serves 2)

I have always thought about cooking with tomatillos, as they looked very interesting. While I was at C&D Produce on Military and Investment Lane (great produce and CHEAP!) I saw some and figured I'd buy them. When I got them home I thought "what the hell am I going to make with them?" So I threw this together, and it was great!



1 Pound of boneless/skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
4 Tomatillos, peeled, washed, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 Sweet onion, cut in half and thickly sliced
2 Jalapenos, thinly sliced (I leave the seeds in for more heat, remove the seeds for less heat)
1 Tablespoon of minced garlic
1 Teaspoon of cumin
1/2 Teaspoon of white pepper
1/2 Teaspoon of salt
1/2 Cup of organic vegetable broth
1 Lime (for juice)

Spray a nonstick pan with olive oil and heat on high. Add the chicken and saute for 3 minutes or until well browned. Add the tomatillos, onion, jalapenos, and garlic. Continue to saute for 2 to 3 more minutes. Add the spices and vegetable broth. Cook well until the sauce becomes thick and the tomatillos "break down" (become soft and break apart). You may need to add abit more broth. Squeeze the juice of one lime into the mixture and stir well. Continue to season to taste. Remove from heat and serve.
Serves 2
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