Sunday Playbook: June 23, 2024

This week’s Playbook is all about chicken! I don’t know about you, but I’m always searching for interesting ways to liven up chicken. These are all delicious. Vegan options are included, too. Don’t miss some of the fun updates below. Have a great week! Keep going.  🤍

7 Day Jumpstart Challenge Starts Monday

Ready for a refresh? Join our 7-Day Jumpstart Challenge (Starts Monday!). This challenge will help you hit the reset button or kickstart your health journey, no matter your goals. Whether you want to get moving more, focus on mindful eating, or detox, I’ll provide daily motivation, guidance, and accountability throughout the week.

Ready to join? Here’s a sneak peek at the challenge:

• 10-Minute High-Intensity Workouts: Get your heart pumping with quick, effective workouts you can do anywhere.
• Focus on Early Eating: Aim to finish your meals by 8:00 pm to support healthy digestion and sleep patterns.
• Limit or Eliminate Alcohol: Take a break from alcohol for the week and see how you feel!

These are just the starting points. I can customize the challenge to fit your needs. How do you opt in? Text SUMMER to (513) 506-3294. Bring a friend! The 7-Day Jumpstart is open to anyone!

What’s Cooking this Week?

Honey Chipotle Chicken

Honey chipotle chicken skewers with pineapple are a must for summer grilling! Marinated pieces of sweet and spicy chicken are skewered with chunks of fresh juicy pineapple. Serve with a side of rice and enjoy this easy and flavorful meal.

Healthy Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken

Fakeout takeout at home, but make it in a slow cooker!  That’s the beauty of this recipe for Healthy Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken.  This recipe features chunks of chicken breast, lightly pan fried and then slow cooked in a sweet and savory sauce made with Hoisin sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Perfect to feed a family or to prep for one for lunches for the week; serve with rice, cauliflower rice, and a vegetable.  Just like takeout, but healthier.

Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Yogurt Sauce

This recipe is a delicious Lebanese-inspired summertime meal. We make it at least once a month, and even my picky kiddos love it! The sauce is made with cucumber, lemon juice, fresh mint, and dill added to yogurt. It’s a super simple sauce that goes perfectly with the grilled chicken.

15-Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad w/Grilled Chicken

This Mediterranean Salad is light, bright, and beautiful, and it’s easy to make. I use this recipe as a base and sometimes toss in shelled edamame and either the grilled chicken kababs (above) or this Greek marinade. Chickpeas are combined with crunchy cucumbers, sweet bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, creamy avocado, salty feta cheese, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a light vinaigrette. Perfect for meal prep, lunch, or dinner!

Healthy Chicken Alfredo

Indulge in a guilt-free twist on classic Alfredo pasta by tossing zucchini noodles with leftover chicken and a lightened-up Alfredo sauce made with Greek yogurt and Parmesan cheese. Pair with one of these healthy pasta options. I like this dish with Carba-Nada Egg Fettuccine.

Healthy Eating for Families- Monday, June 24th @ 7 PM ET

Don’t forget to sign up! Getting your family to eat healthy can be a struggle (it is in my house!). Join me for a FREE virtual event designed to make healthy eating fun and easy for your family this Summer! In this 90-minute session, we’ll dive into the kitchen together to create three delicious and nutritious snacks. This is a hands-on experience is designed to empower both you and your kids to make healthy choices. Come cook along or just watch! Register now.