Recipe: Fast & Easy Turmeric-Lime Chicken

😋 This recipe will spice up your weeknight chicken dishes, and you might never look back!

Serve it as a main dish, or top a salad with the sliced chicken.

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to ½ inch (13 mm) thick

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 3 Tbsp lime juice (from 2 limes)

• ½ tsp chili powder 

• ½ tsp ground turmeric

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ tsp sea salt

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, mix together the oil, lime juice, chili powder, turmeric, garlic, and salt. Add the chicken and coat them well in the marinade. Cover and let marinate for 2-3 hours in the fridge.

2. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and preheat your grill or broiler. Place the chicken on the grill or on your broiler rack. Cover the grill or close your broiler door and cook for 2-3 minutes before flipping them over and cooking for another 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through.

3. Remove the chicken from the heat and let rest for at least 5 minutes. Slice and serve.

Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by ddsign_stock from Getty Images

Recipe: Fast & Easy Lentils with Cherry Tomatoes

😋Looking for a tasty light lunch? This recipe will fill the bill.

Or if you prefer, you can make it heartier by adding 1-2 chopped hard-boiled eggs or 3 oz of tuna to boost the protein level.

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients:

• 15 oz. (425 g) can lentils, rinsed and drained

• 1½ cups (225 g) cherry tomatoes, quartered

• 1 carrot, chopped

• Juice of 1 large lemon

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp sea salt (or to taste)

• 2-3 Tbsp basil or parsley leaves, chopped

Directions:

1. Place the lentils, cherry tomatoes, and carrot in a medium-sized bowl.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil until well combined. Whisk in the salt and taste, adding more if necessary. 

3. Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and mix well. Gently stir in the parsley. Serve and enjoy!  

Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by Fudio from Getty Images