Peak Performance Fitness

Lynbrook | New Hyde Park | NY

grilling

Recipe of the Week: Lemon Marinated Chicken Skewers

Serves: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs I prefer thighs
  • 1/4cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3tbsp fresh minced cilantro or parsley I prefer cilantro
  • 2tsp minced fresh garlic
  • 1tsp paprika
  • 1tsp salt
  • 1/2tsp cumin
  • 1/4tsp turmeric
  • 1/4tsp cayenne pepper

You will also need: Wooden skewers

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into 1 ½ inch strips for skewering. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro or parsley, crushed garlic, paprika, salt, cumin, turmeric and cayenne pepper. Place the chicken pieces in a glass dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken and stir to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator and let the chicken marinate for 20 minutes. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water while the chicken is marinating.
  2. Generously grease the grill and heat over medium. Skewer the chicken, evenly divided between 6-8 skewers.
  3. Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning once during cooking, until cooked through. Serve hot.

 

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: Calories: 258
Fat: 13g, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 32g

 

Original recipe can be found here!

Recipe of the Week: Grilled Pork Chops with Fresh Nectarine Salsa

Time: 33 minutes
Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 nectarines, pitted and diced
  • 1 ripe tomato, seeded and diced
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 (4 ounce) boneless pork loin chops

Directions:
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 8 min

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grate, and set 4 inches from the heat.
  2. To make the salsa, place the nectarines, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; toss to blend. Season to taste with salt. Cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes to blend flavors.
  3. Stir the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Place the olive oil in a small bowl. Brush the pork chops with oil, and season both sides evenly with the cumin mixture.
  4. Place pork loin chops on the preheated grill. Cook until lightly browned and juices run clear, about 4 minutes on each side. Place pork chops on serving plates, and top with a generous spoonful of salsa.

Nutrition Facts:
Per Serving: 419 calories
18.3 g fat; 10.8 g carbohydrates; 51.2 g protein; 130 mg cholesterol; 92 mg sodium

 

Original recipe comes from AllRecipes.com & can be found here!

 

Recipe of the Week: GRILLED PEACH AND WATERMELON BURRATA SALAD

TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 10 minutes

This recipe comes from SkinnyTaste.com- a top favorite for healthy eating and brilliant food swaps! The fresh peaches and watermelon bring such a sweetness to this light summer salad. Serve alongside grilled chicken or fish for a perfect summer dish!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 peaches, cut into 1?2-inch-thick wedges
  • Olive oil spray
  • 4 small balls burrata cheese (1 pound total)
  • 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
  • 1?2 cup loosely packed watercress
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat (or preheat a grill to medium-high).
  2. Spray the peaches with oil, then grill them cut sides down, just long enough to make marks, about 2 minutes per side.
  3. To serve, place a ball of burrata in the center of each of 4 plates and arrange the grilled peaches, watermelon cubes, and watercress around it.
  4. Drizzle everything with the balsamic glaze.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Yield: 4 servings, Serving Size: 1 salad

  • Calories: 408 calories
  • Total Fat: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Sugar: 27g
  • Protein: 23g

 

Find the full recipe and more at SkinnyTaste.com!