Saturday Protein & Fibre Fix

Pick up a tray of chicken breast, a head of cabbage, some cilantro, green onions, and corn tortillas, and try this simple recipe on the weekend. Make it once and serve it three ways or more. The options are endless. This recipe serves as a guide, a simple base that you can adapt based on what’s in your kitchen and your preferences.

Simple Thai Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 package thin chicken breasts (about 1–1.5 lbs)

• Dash of sesame oil, chili oil, olive oil, or a mix — don’t need much

• Squeeze of minced ginger (fresh or jarred)

• Dash of tamari (or soy sauce)

• Squirt of lime juice (lemon will do, or skip)

• Pinch of chili flakes

• Optional: ½ tsp honey, maple syrup, or a sprinkle of stevia

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a shallow dish and let the chicken marinate for about 30 minutes or longer. Not essential, but longer is better.

2. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

3. Let stand 10–15 minutes. Slice what you will use right away and save the rest.

Spicy Peanut Slaw

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded cabbage (green, purple, or a mix)

• 1 shredded carrot, broccoli, or peppers as wished

• 2–3 green onions, thinly sliced

• Cilantro to sprinkle on top

Dressing

• 2 tbsp peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

• 1 tsp tamari or soy sauce (less is more — too much can be salty)

• 1 tsp honey, maple syrup, or a sprinkle of stevia (optional)

• Pinch of chili flakes or a squirt of sriracha

• Warm water as needed to thin

• Optional: squeeze of lime juice

Directions

1. Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl, adding water slowly until smooth and pourable, or blend in a blender.

2. Toss with the cabbage and carrot (and green onion if using). Less is more.

Ways to Combine

• Slice chicken, add a cup of slaw, and serve on a bed of greens. Add avocado if you have it.

• Wrap chicken and slaw in lettuce leaves. Dip in sriracha

• Heat a corn tortilla and make a taco. Sprinkle with sriracha

• Make a Buddha bowl with rice or quinoa, extra greens, and peppers.

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