Happy Mother’s Day mamas! I hope you and your family had a wonderful and relaxing weekend. This was the first weekend where the weather has really cooperated and it was beautiful! It’s finally starting to feel like spring in Colorado! We had the windows open and took a great walk outside. I love that it stays light out so late!
Did you try last weeks recipes? What was your favorite? That homemade carbonara pizza is always a favorite in our house. And the steak burrito bowls were also a hit.
This week was a crazy week and I was glad to have a plan for dinner and that I meal prepped our lunches. We tried a few new recipes and found at least one that we will make again. Let me know what your favorite recipe from this week.
The Menu:
Monday 5/2-
Tuscan Garlic Salmon– Paleo Running Momma
This was our favorite meal of the week. We will definitely make this again!
Modifications I made: I used a red onion. I also use whole milk instead of coconut milk because it was all I had. Usually I would try and keep it dairy free but they were out of coconut milk. I made some spaghetti, mostly because Charlee loves noodles.
Tuesday 5/3- (with meal prep photo)
Honey Mustard Chicken Salad– Choosing Balance
Modifications I Made: I breaded the chicken tenders using this recipe below. I also added a little parmesan cheese. I also used mini cucumbers.
Air Fryer Paleo Chicken Tenders
Healthier option for chicken tenders that can be added to salads, sandwiches or just eaten on their own!
Ingredients
- 10-12 Chicken Tenders
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Almond Flour
- 1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbsp. Italian Seasoning (see recipe note below)
- 2 tsp. Paprika
- 1 tsp. Chili Powder
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
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Preheat Air fryer to 400º F.
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Remove the tendon from the chicken tenders if you prefer to do so.
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Get two shallow bolws that are large enough to dip the chicken tenders in. In one bowl, scramble the 2 eggs. In the other, mix together the 1 cup of almond flour, 1 Tbsp. garlic powder, 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning, 2 tsp. paprika, 1 tsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. black pepper.
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Dip each chicken tender in the egg and the roll in the almond flour/ seasoning mixture.
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Lay the tenders in the basket of the air fryer, leaving some space between them. Work in batches if it's too crowded.
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Bake at 400º F for 5-7 mins per side (total of about 10-14 mins)
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Add them to your favorite salad, sandwich or dip them in your favorite sauce! Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- I know some people aren’t a fan of Italian Seasoning so you could swap it for dried parsley.
- These could also be baked in the oven at 400º F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Wednesday 5/4- (Forget to take a photo… sorry!)
White Chicken Chili– The Chunky Chef
This is another slow cooker recipe we keep in rotation. It was snowing this Wednesday so it seemed fitting. It might be one of the last times for chili until the fall since we usually don’t like to eat hot soups in the summer.
Modifications I Made: I used Neufchâtel cheese which is basically “reduced fat cream cheese”. I used frozen corn instead of canned because it usually has less salt. We always use Fage 2% greek yogurt in place of sour cream. We like think chili so we used lots of toppings like avocado, green onions, jalapeño, cheese and crushed up tortilla chips.
Thursday 5/5-
Chicken Cordon Blue with Lemon Dijon Sauce and Asparagus– Mealime
We’ve made this one a few times. I have actually made the sauce on its own as a replacement for hollandaise sauce since it has similar flavors but healthier and much easier to make. Double the amount you’re cooking tonight and save half to make Eggs Benedict on Sunday!
Modifications I Made: I only used 8 slices of prosciutto, 2 on each chicken breast and I had 4 chicken breast (2 breast each sliced thin in half)
Friday-5/6-
Mediterranean Tuna Salad with Chickpeas– Mealime
This was so good! My husband was a little skeptical at first but he loved it. And so did Charlee! It made for a great, light lunch too. Meal prep lunch, CHECK!
Modifications I Made: I served it with garlic bread (or just toast with butter and a little garlic powder)
Grocery List:
Please leave you favorite recipe or modification in the comments.eal Prep I love hearing how you made these recipes! I hope this makes for an easier, healthier week. Enjoy!
