1) Grilled chicken with roasted vegetables
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
- 2 bell peppers (red and green), sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, and sesame oil to create the stir-fry sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add chicken strips and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 4-5 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet.
- Pour the stir-fry sauce over the chicken and vegetables and stir to coat evenly.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over rice, quinoa or noodles
This recipe is a quick and easy way to make a healthy and delicious meal. The sweet and savory sauce complements the flavors of the chicken and peppers perfectly. You can add some more veggies of your choice like mushrooms or broccoli to make it more colorful and nutritious.
2) Spicy Keto Burger
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons grated onion
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, egg, garlic, grated onion, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties.
- Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat.
- Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked to your desired doneness.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, Dijon mustard, and lime juice to create the spicy sauce.
- Place a lettuce leaf on each bun, top with a cooked patty, a slice of cheddar cheese, and a generous amount of spicy sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your keto spicy burger.
This recipe is a low carb and high fat burger that fits into a ketogenic diet and is also spicy, which makes it perfect for those who love a bit of heat in their food. Keep in mind that this recipe is for a basic burger, you can add more ingredients like bacon, avocado or mushrooms to make it more flavorful and delicious.
3) Tangy Tuna Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 cans of drained and flaked tuna
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lettuce leaves (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix together the tuna, celery, red onion, and dill pickles.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and stir until well combined.
- Serve over lettuce leaves, if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your tangy tuna salad.
This recipe is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy tuna. The tangy dressing made of mayo, sour cream, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and honey gives a perfect balance of flavors and it’s also very easy to make. You can serve it on a bed of lettuce leaves for a light lunch or as a sandwich with whole wheat bread. You can also add some chopped hard-boiled eggs, avocado or capers for an extra flavor and nutrition.
4) Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Using a sharp knife, make a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast.
- In a small bowl, mix together feta cheese, spinach, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the chicken breasts with the feta mixture.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with olive oil.
- Add the chicken breasts and brown them for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy your healthy and delicious stuffed chicken breast.
This recipe is a great way to enjoy chicken breast while getting a good amount of spinach and feta cheese, which are a great source of calcium, vitamins and minerals. The garlic and parsley give a great flavor and aroma to the dish.
