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9 Layer Fiesta Chicken Burgers + Grill Basket Giveaway!

March 1, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

9 Layer Fiesta Chicken Burgers

This post is sponsored by Gold’n Plump chicken. I was compensated, but,as always, all opinions are 100% my own!

These 9 Layer Fiesta Chicken Burgers are grilled to perfection and topped with fresh Mexican flavors fully equipped with guacamole, roasted corn,black beans, and fresh tomato.

I am excited to bring a delicious new burger recipe to FFF! The best part is,all you have to worry about are the fiesta toppings because these 9 LayerFiesta Chicken Burgers are made with Gold’n Plump’s Original ChickenPatties! When I first brought home my box of chicken patties, I was a littleworried. You see: A. I was starving and B. my microwave is still broken.I thought I was going to have to wait hours and hours for the patties to defrost on the counter. Then I read the front of the box: “No need to thaw!Ready to cook.”

Praise the burger gods.

While these burgers are not precooked, there are directions on how to grill, pan fry, and bake the frozen patties. #bestdayever PLUS- there are3 different flavors of patties: 1. Original 2. Mushroom & Swiss 3. Bacon &Cheddar.

I preheated my grill to about 400 degrees and slapped on 3 patties.

Did I mention that they come vacuum-sealed with three 1/3 lb. patties in each pouch? This is actually genius. Usually when Blake and I have dinner, I have 1 burger and he has 1-2. No need to cook all 6 at the same time! The other package went back in the freezer for later.

I’m sure you are wondering what all of the layers are?

9 Layer Fiesta Chicken Burger

Bun
Chicken Patty
Guacamole or Avocado
Black Beans
Tomato
Fire Roasted Corn
Red Onion
Sour Cream or Plain Greek Yogurt
Bun

I put extra guac on mine

Definitely don’t skimp out on toppings.

I haven’t done a giveaway in about 2 years, so I am excited to offer one today! You’ll have a chance to win grilling swag + Gold’n Plump coupons so that you can try the new Chicken Patties for yourself. All you have to do is follow the steps below in the Rafflecopter to enter! I will choose the winner on Friday, July 18th, 2014 at 8AM Central.

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9 Layer Fiesta Chicken Burgers + Grill Basket Giveaway!

Author: Sandra
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 3 servings 1x

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For the Burger:3 Gold’n Plump Original Seasoned Ground Chicken Patties
3 burger buns (I recommend getting these in the bakery section of your grocery store)
Coconut Oil Cooking Spray
For the Toppings:Guacamole
Tomato, thinly sliced
Purple Onion, thinly sliced
Fire Roasted Corn or Canned/Grilled Corn
Sour Cream or Plain Greek Yogurt

Instructions

First, preheat grill to 400F. Then, spray your grill grates with coconut oil cooking spray or rub with coconut oil/vegetable oil.
Next, place frozen patties onto the grill. Cover and let cook for 7-10 minutes. Then flip, and finish cooking for an additional 7-10 minutes or until fully cooked.
Slice buns down the middle. Spray each end with coconut oil cooking spray and place on the top rack of your grill (not directly on flame). Let cook for 1-2 minutes or until desired texture.
Place burger patties on buns and layer with toppings.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Prosciutto Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast + Healthy Summer Grilling Recipes

March 1, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

Prosciutto Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast

Have your meat and veggies too! Make this delicious prosciutto asparagus stuffed chicken breast on the grill for a yummy, summer.

Happppppy Monday!

It’s crazy to think that just a few years ago I had NO IDEA how to use a grill. I think I was more intimidated to actually light the thing than to use it. I always thought I was going to light it wrong and blow something up (don’t laugh at me). Turns out, most grills are really easy to light and they work very similarly to an oven, but leave beautiful grill marks and delicious flavor.

Girls. Grills aren’t just for guys. #justsaying #itstrue

Need some grilling inspiration? Check out 6 healthy recipes that will have you set for the rest of summer!

So- take one of these recipes and get grilling! Us ladies did it and you can too!

Honey Grilled Bananas with Mocha Chocolate Sauce from half bakedharvest

The perfect healthier Summer dessert! If you’ve never grilled bananas, you need to start with these! Lightly sweetened and topped with a flavorful chocolate sauce for the perfect grilled treat.

Grilled BBQ Short Ribs from Running to the Kitchen

These grilled BBQ short ribs are covered in a smokey dry rub with an optional BBQ sauce slathered on at the end. They’re cooked low and slow on the grill for a tender meaty summer dinner and served with a fresh grilled pineapple salsa.

Grilled Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette from The Healthy Maven

Who says you can’t grill salad too?! Try this delicious and summery recipe for Grilled Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette! Topped with peaches, shallots and toasted hazelnuts, you will never go back to regular old kale.

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Grilled Lemon Pepper Shrimp Skewers from Eating Bird Food

Zesty, light and quick to cook, these shrimp skewers are a grilling favorite. Pair them with grilled veggies or serve over a fresh salad for a crowd-pleasing summertime meal.

Grilled Chocolate Cherry Almond Crisp from beyond thechicken coop

This isn’t your traditional cherry crisp! It’s easy, paleo-friendly and made on the grill! A fun, smokey-sweet dessert for summer that’s made a little healthier!

Prosciutto Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast

I am of course, super excited about this stuffed chicken recipe because this recipe is a meal in itself. We’ve got 2 types of meat involved, a vegetable, lots of flavor, and cheese (if you want!).

For this recipe, I highly suggest purchasing a meat tenderizer. I got mine from target for less than $10 and I’ve used it a few times now! It’s a great tool to have and really makes stuffed chicken a lot easier. The reason you need it is because pounding the chicken down to 1/2 inch to an inch will ensure it will cook evenly and makes it easier to stuff and tie off!

Ingredients for Prosciutto Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast

chicken breasts
Prosciutto
asparagus stal
parmesan cheese, grated (divided)
salt and pepper, to taste
garlic powder

I ended up topping my chicken with a delicious sun dried tomato puree I made by food processing sun dried tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, salt, and EVOO. Easy peasy and so delish. To make things even easier, you can buy jar of pureed sun dried tomatoes at the store, which is equally as good!

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Prosciutto Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast + Healthy Summer Grilling Recipes

Author: Sandra
Total Time: 20 minutes

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3 medium-size organic chicken breasts
6 pieces of Prosciutto, thinly sliced
12–15 asparagus stalks
3 tablespoons + 3 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated (divided)
salt and pepper, to taste
~1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

First, preheat grill to 400ºF.
Then, prepare chicken breasts by laying them flat on a cutting board. Then, using a meat tenderizer, pound until the chicken flattens out and is the same thickness all around (~1/2 to 1 inch).
Next, season chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste along with some garlic powder.
Stuff each chicken breast with about 2 slices of Prosciutto, 5 asparagus stalks, and a tablespoon on fresh parmesan cheese.
Then, place chicken on the grill and let cook for about 7-8 minutes on each side before flipping. Flip and cook for another 7-8 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked all the way through.
Top chicken breast with sun dried tomato paste and another tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Lemon Salmon Kebabs

February 28, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

Lemon Salmon Kebabs

This weekend has been nothing but awesome. We haven’t done too much, but sometimes you just need a 3-day weekend of laziness to get you back on track!

Last night after dinner Blake and I went to our friends Trista and Darren’s house in Uptown. We sat in their backyard in jeans and hoodies. Yes- jeans and hoodies. The weather here in Minneapolis the past couple of days has been absolutely bizarre. Yesterday it was super overcast and drizzly and the temperature never even got into the 70’s! It’s the last week of July for gosh sakes!

Before we headed to their house, we made a feast. The highlight was a new recipe- salmon kebobs!

Couture cooking made simple, I should say.

They were super easy! And definitely worth making again. I was inspired by Skinnytaste’s Grilled Salmon Kebab recipe. Gina had me drooling the second I saw them on Pinterest. If you haven’t checked out Skinnytaste, DO IT. You’ll for sure be hooked…beautiful recipes and beautiful photography.

I made my weekly trip to Jerry’s Foods to pick up some meat and they were having a sale on salmon. I got a beautiful filet for only $6.40. #winning

I always go to Jerry’s not knowing what kind of meat I am going to get until I see it.

The kebabs were very simple to make. I started off by cubing the salmon and then skinning it (not sure if that is the right terminology). I thought it would be easier to skin each individual cube instead of trying to filet the entire thing. One day I will have that mastered

After that, I stuck 2 skewers in each cube of salmon (just like Gina did in her recipe) and then slid on a lemon. Then I repeated that process a couple of times. Viola.

For the seasoning, you would be absolutely fine with just salt and pepper because the lemon adds an incredible flavor. I used ground pepper, a little sea salt, and some basil. Very simple.

Then, I handed the kebabs off to Blake and he let the magic happen. He used a sheet of tin foil and sprayed it down with some non-stick cooking spray before placing the skewers on the grill. He let each side cook for about 3-5 minutes at 350F (depending on your grill). Salmon doesn’t need to cook for very long!

I am excited to have left overs. I am thinking about throwing the salmon in an omelet!

Lemon Salmon Kebabs via FitFoodieFinds.com #glutenfree #paleo

Kebab talk- What’s your favorite meat to make kebabs out of?

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Lemon Salmon Kebabs

Author: Sandra
Total Time: 5 minutes

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First, preheat your grill to 350F.
Then prepare salmon, but cutting it into 1 inch cubes. *Using a sharp knife for this part is important. I cut my salmon into cubes before filleting the scales off, but if you are comfortable, you can fillet it first.
Next, slice your lemons into small slices and set aside.
For each kebab, use 2 wooden skewers. Skewer 1 piece of salmon, then 1 lemon. Repeat 3 or 4 times. My 1 pound of salmon got 4 kebobs.
Season kebabs with salt, pepper, and basil.
Next, place a piece of tin foil on the grill and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Then, place the skewers on top and let cool for 3-5 minutes on each side. All grill differ, so you’ll want to be very cautious.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Crock-Pot Asian Chicken with Stir Fried Sesame Pea Pods

February 28, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

Crock-Pot Asian Chicken with Stir Fried Sesame Pea Pods

This post is sponsored by Mizkan’s Nakano Rice Vinegar. I was compensated and all opinions are my own.

This Crock-Pot Asian Chicken with Stir Fried Sesame Pea Pods is a delicious, no hassle dinner that the entire family will enjoy.

Crock-Pot Asian Chicken with Stir Fried Sesame Pea Pods #crockpot #onepot

I posted a status of Facebook a few weeks ago about how excited I am that Crock-Pot season is around the corner. I was surprised at the mixed response! Some people are oober excited about it and other want to hold on to summer just a little bit longer.

I’ve got the fix. Crock-Pot recipes during summer! Why the heck not?

The one thing I always use in my Asian-inspired recipes is Nakano Rice Vinegar. It really is the perfect addition to any marinade or sauce. It gives it a bit of a tang and really helps bring out the flavor of the sauce!

In this case, I mixed all of my favorite flavors- Nakano rice vinegar, soy sauce, orange juice, garlic, hoisen sauce. Ummmm numm!

Crock-pot recipes are a savior for pretty much anyone. I work from home and still find crock-pot recipes to be my go-to. They are so hands off and there is SO MUCH FLAVOR! This Asian Chicken turned out extremely flavorful because essentially it was baking in saucy goodness for 8 hours! The word I am looking for is “infused.”

The absolutely simplest, most delicious pea pods you will ever make. They only call for a few ingredients- sesame oil, pea pods, garlic salt, soy sauce, and sesame seeds. Bada-bing-bada-boom!

Ingredients for Crock-Pot Asian Chicken with Stir Fried Sesame Pea Pods

chicken breasts
orange juice
garlic, minced
Nakano Rice Vinegar
hoisen sauce
tamari
cornstarch
pea pods
sesame oil
garlic powder
soy sauce
sesame seeds

These would even be a delicious snack sans the chicken!

In case you are wondering, I served this dish with brown rice noodles. They are my absolute FAV. They cook super fast and are a great healthy substitution to white rice or any other noodle because they are 100% whole grain.

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5-Minute pesto sauce homemade

February 28, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

pesto sauce homemade

P.E.S.T.O.

Pesto. Pesto. Pesto!!!

Did you know I wanted to be a cheerleader growing up, but was too involved in competitive soccer (and not very coordinated) so i was never able to try out. Whomppppp.

Did you also know…in order to make the best pesto ever all you need is a food processor, 5 ingredients, and 5 minutes?! If I hear anyone say they don’t have a food processor…we are no longer friends.

Just kidding, but seriously! If I had to suggest one small kitchen appliance to invest in..it would be a food processor, no doubt! The one I use is a small (I want to say 3 or 4 cup) Kitchen Aid that I got from Target. It’s similar to this, but smaller. Just think of all the amazingness you would be able to make…

NUT BUTTER
Balls galore…like these Peanut Butter Brownie Balls.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Soft Serve

The list goes on. And includes PESTO!

5-Minute Homemade Pesto made with just 5 simple ingredients!

You,ll need for pesto sauce homemade-

Fresh Basil
EVOO
Garlic (preferably fresh, but if you’re lazy like me you will use pre-minced)
Lemon Juice
Pine Nuts

Then you whirl.

And whirl some more.

Until it looks like baby food

Viola. You’ve got pesto in just 5 minutes!

If I could go back to high school, I don’t think I would change the sports I played. Soccer was a HUGE part of my life since I was about 5 years old. It helped create my love for exercise and healthy living! Plus- I’m a lefty…so I owned the left side of the field

What sport (activities) did you play/do in high school?

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5-Minute Homemade Pesto

Author: Sandra
Total Time: 5 minutes

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Place all ingredients into a small food processor and process for about a minute, or until your basil has pureed. *Feel free to double or triple this recipe if you are using this pesto for another recipe or if you have a bigger food processor!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

5-Ingredient Honey Sriracha Slow Cooker Chicken

February 28, 2023 by Lee Hersh Leave a Comment

5-Ingredient Honey Sriracha Slow Cooker Chicken

All you need are 5 ingredients to make this delicious, clean-eating slow cooker honey sriracha chicken that’s made with REAL food.

Crock-pot season is here. WOOOOOO! Can you tell I’m pumped?! Seriously the slow cooker needs to be your best friend, especially if you have a family or are in college. It is THE EASIEST way to meal prep and takes little to no effort. So none of that “I don’t have timeeeeeeeeee.”

Really though, slow cookers are my jam and I know they are yours too. One pot meals are some of the most popular on FFF and it’s clear why! Today my blogging girlfriends and I are partnering with Hamilton Beach for an awesome slow cooker giveaway (scroll to the bottom). We each got to test out one of their programmable slow cookers for these recipes. YES.

Let’s check out what everyone else made before I talk all things Honey Sriracha Chicken.

Looking for healthy meal-prep inspiration? Mae one of these healthy slow cooker recipes for an easy, good-for-you meal!

Chicken Fajita Soup from Eating Bird Food

Craving Mexican? Simply toss all the ingredients for fajitas in your slow cooker and a few hours later you’ll have a comforting soup that’s packed flavor and a hint of spice.

Slow Cooker Apple Sauce from The Healthy Maven

All you need are two ingredients (apples and cinnamon) and your slow cooker to make this super easy and sugar-free slow cooker applesauce recipe! Perfect for Fall snacking or to use in baked goods!

Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu from Running to the Kitchen

Serve it over mashed sweet potatoes or toss it with pasta, either way this slow cooker short rib ragu is the perfect comfort food as the weather gets cooler.

Slower Cooker Salsa Pumpkin Beef from Food Faith Fitness

This tender, paleo slow cooker roast beef is mixed with pumpkin and salsa and then shredded! It’s perfect in tacos or on a salad for a healthy, weeknight meal, that is full of fall flavor!

Slow Cooker Roasted Chicken from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen

Dinner has never been so good! Packed with delicious flavors, this slow-cooked roasted whole chicken is so easy to throw together, and makes for the perfect meal! Pair it with veggies, salad, or anything you’d like and you are ready to go!

So this honey sriracha chicken.

I’ve made it 4 times already and my sister has made it twice! IT’S SOOOO easy to make and you only need 5 ingredients. BOOM SAUCE. I made my chicken with tamari, but if you’re looking to keep things paleo-friendly, feel free to use coconut aminos! If gluten-free isn’t a big deal to you, feel free to use soy sauce. Either way the sauce is made from 3 things: honey, sriracha, tamari. I think you can handle that.

All you need are 5 ingredients to make this delicious, clean-eating crock-pot honey sriracha chicken that's made with REAL food.

Check out all that garlic ^^.

That’s what I’m talking about! The chicken slow cooks in garlic for about 3 hours before it’s ready to shred. Then, you mix up the sauce and shizam…dinner is ready! Serve the chicken with some short grain brown rice or cauliflower rice and huzzah!

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5-Ingredient Honey Sriracha Slow Cooker Chicken

Author: Sandra
Total Time: 2 hours 32 minutes

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5 chicken breasts, 4 oz. each
½ cup tamari (or coconut aminos or soy sauce)
½ cup honey
½ cup siriracha
2 tablespoons minced garlic

Instructions

Place 5 chicken breasts on the bottom of a slow cooker. Then rub with 2 tablespoons of minced garlic.
Set crock-pot to high heat and cook for 2.5-3 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and easily shredded.
Shred chicken with 2 forks.
Make sauce by mixing together tamari, honey, and sriracha. Then, pour on top of shredded chicken and mix.
Serve with brown rice and steamed broccoli.

Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6
Calories: 204
Sugar: 25
Sodium: 1078
Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 27
Fiber: 0
Protein: 20