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Hi Everyone! My name is Courtney and I love to cook! This is my life!

Friday, August 30, 2013

Coconut Lime Chicken Skewers

Hey Guys!


So the first week I cooked for my clients I made them this dish, and unfortunately I never even tried it! AHHH bad chef, I know! But they kept on telling me how amazing it was so I decided to try to make it again and this time for Joe and I! If I do say so myself this was scrumdidlyumptous! Haha this dish will NOT disappoint! It is kind of high in WW Points but I believe its totally worth it!!

Serves 2 - 417 Calories & 11 WW PointsPlus

Ingredients:

  • Zest of 1.5 limes
  • 1 Tsp paprika
  • 1 Tsp chili powder
  • 1 Tsp kosher salt
  • 2 Limes juiced
  • 1/2 Tsp black pepper
  • 5 oz Coconut milk
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 Cloves of crushed garlic
  • 2 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
Steps:
  1. Mixing all of of the ingredients together in a bowl, besides the chicken, whisk together thoroughly.
  2. Cut chicken into strips to be able to skewer later (I got 3 strips per breast).
  3. Submerge the chicken strips into the marinade and place into fridge for 30 minutes to no more than 3 hours.
  4. After your desired marinate time take the chicken out and put onto skewers and pre-heat the grill.
  5. SAVE THE MARINADE - it becomes the most delicious sauce!
  6. Grill the chicken on the skewers for 6-7 minutes per side. Should be no more than 15 minute total cook time.
  7. While your chicken is grilling and almost done, pour the marinade into a pot and bring to a boil on the stove while CONTINUOUSLY stirring it (it will burn, trust me).
  8. Let the sauce boil for a solid 3 minutes while stirring it.
  9. Then using a mesh strainer, pour the sauce into a bowl and create a silky smooth sauce!
  10. Take chicken off of the grill and let sit for 3-5 minutes then serve with sauce and lime slices!
ENJOY! It is seriously finger licking good!

Happy Creating

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xxx Court

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Turkey Apple Bacon Burgers!

Hey Guys!


Sorry it has been so long since I have posted. A lot has happened to me in the last couple of months! I had a new job then it got to be really overwhelming because I had THREE. I moved to a new apartment. And now I am just anticipating a response from my last interview at a property management company! I currently am a new personal chef! I have 4 clients. It truly is amazing to do what you LOVE for work! Anyways, the people I cook for are Paleo Peeps so I will be posting lots of the recipes I have been cooking up for them. Also I will be starting a YouTube Channel with cooking videos in the future! I am going to commit to putting as much focus onto this blog as I can because it truly is something that makes me happy! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @FoodCourtt for the latest news and recipes. I have some giveaways that will be coming up as well!

So here is my BOMB recipe! BTW, Joe said it was "bomb" and that's rare so I am completely soaking every ounce of that up!!

8 Burgers - 217 Calories & 5 WW PointsPlus (Add points and calories for the bun and condiments)

Ingredients:


  • 2 Apples (red or yellow preferably)
  • 1 Package (12 oz) of turkey bacon
  • 1-1.5 lbs of ground turkey
  • 2 Cloves of garllic
  • 1 Tsp pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp salt
  • 2 Tsp paprika
  • 2 Tsp chili powder

Steps:


  1. Pre-Heat Oven to 400°F
  2. Place all of the turkey bacon on a sheet tray and cook in oven for 10-20 minutes until desired crispiness is achieved.
  3. While bacon is cooking grate 2 apples into a bowl big enough to fit all ingredients. 
  4. Add all of the ingredients, including cooked bacon and mix together making sure NOT to over mix.
  5. Form 8 patties and place in fridge for 5-10 minutes to help them hold their shape.
  6. Grill 6-7 minutes per side & ENJOY!
These Burgers were SOOOO good! They would be good plain or with a lettuce "bun" to be more figure friendly! They also are a great make ahead meal to freeze for the hectic weekdays and pop in an oven at 350°F for 15 minutes or soMake sure to tag all of my recipes you re-create with #FoodCourtt!

Thank You!

Happy Creating!