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(Recipe of the Week) Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad with a dressing that doubles as a marinade! A genius way of keeping ALL of the incredible flavors in this salad! Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad (via: https://bit.ly/2tY3qII ) Ingredients Marinade/Dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil 100 ml lime juice freshly squeezed 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 teaspoon brown sugar ¾ teaspoon red chili flakes or red pepper flakes - adjust to your preference of spice ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt Salad: 4 boneless chicken thigh fillets skin removed ½ yellow bell pepper deseeded and sliced ½ red bell pepper deseeded and sliced ½ onion sliced 5 cups Romaine lettuce or cos lettuce leaves, washed and dried 2 avocados sliced 1 pinch cilantro extra to garnish 1 pinch sour cream optional - to serve Instructions Whisk marinade ingredients together to combine. Pour half the marinade into a shallow dish to marinade the chicken fillets for two hours if time allows. Refrigerate the reserved untouched marinade to use as a dressing. Heat about one teaspoon of oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and grill chicken fillets on each side until golden, crispy and cooked through. (Grill in batches to prevent excess water being released.) Once chicken is cooked, set aside and allow to rest. Wipe pan over with paper towel; drizzle with another teaspoon of oil and fry pepper and onion strips until cooked to your liking. Slice chicken into strips and prepare salad with leaves, avocado slices, peppers, onion strips and chicken. Drizzle with remaining marinade/dressing and serve with (optional) extra cilantro leaves and sour cream. Note: This dish is approved for the 30-day Metabolic Comeback Challenge if omitting brown sugar and sour cream. Find all Recipes of the Week on our Pinterest boards: https://bit.ly/3VhrcuT

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(Recipe of the Week) Deliciously sweet and tart cherry lime smoothie made with 6 simple ingredients and a wonderful boost of protein from greek yogurt. This easy smoothie tastes just like cherry limeade but has a thick, creamy texture you'll love. The perfect, refreshing breakfast or snack! Cherry Lime Smoothie (via: https://bit.ly/4cIw58R ) Ingredients ●1 cup frozen cherries ●1 teaspoon lime zest ●2 tablespoons fresh lime juice ●2 large pitted medjool dates* ●½ cup plain greek yogurt* ●1 teaspoon vanilla ●¼-½ cup dairy free milk, plus more as needed ●½ cup ice Instructions 1.First soak your pitted dates in 1 cup of very warm water for at least 5 minutes. This will help them soften up and perfect for blending. While the dates are soaking you can get all your other ingredients out, measured and ready. 2.Add all ingredients to a high powered blender: frozen cherries, lime zest, lime juice, pitted dates, greek yogurt, vanilla, milk, and ice. Feel free to add any optional add-ins to your smoothie if you’d like. Blend until smooth, adding more milk to thin, if necessary. Pour into a glass and enjoy! *Note: Omit yogurt and dates and swap for 1 scoop vanilla Coach Fuel protein to make this dish is approved for the 30-day Metabolic Comeback Challenge. Find all Recipes of the Week on our Pinterest boards: https://bit.ly/3VhrcuT

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"I was excited to join the Metabolic Comeback challenge at The Exercise Coach for a second time. I prepared in the weeks ahead of it by getting rid of any temptation foods like unhealthy snacks and ice cream. It definitely helps having only healthy food choices around when a craving comes on! It seems that these challenges always come up during what is a challenging time. My Marriott theater “girls night out dinner” was during this time so I chose a filet mignon and asparagus (no potatoes). Then I also had an overnight trip to a water park with my 3 year old grandson and some friends. I brought along a salad for dinner and prepared healthy snacks so we nibbled on sliced apples in the evening. I also went to the movies and brought along some pecans to snack on during the movie. I’ve learned that you can still socialize and make healthy choices! The definition of Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. I’m so excited that this program works if you’re dedicated to it! It’s only 30 days and then if you can continue at 90/10 you can see even further great results! Thanks to all the coaches at The Exercise Coach who kept me motivated to keep on going!" - Jennifer N., Lake Zurich, IL

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(Recipe of the Week) A delicious chicken dish inspired by the flavors of Margherita pizza! Chicken Margherita (adapted from: https://bit.ly/3S70Bkl ) Chicken Ingredients: •4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts •1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette •1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional) •8 ounce fresh mozzarella ball, sliced •1/4 cup basil pesto •2 cups tomato, diced •1 tablespoon basil, thinly sliced Basil Pesto Ingredients: •½ cup toasted pine nuts or pepitas •2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice •1 small garlic clove •¼ teaspoon sea salt •Freshly ground black pepper •2 cups fresh basil leaves •¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, more for a smoother pesto DIRECTIONS: 1.Marinate the chicken in the balsamic vinaigrette along with the Italian seasoning for 30 minutes to overnight. 2.Grill (or pan sear) the chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through and slightly charred, about 2-4 minutes per side, before topping with the mozzarella and letting it heat until it just starts to melt. 3.Serve topped with the basil pesto, diced tomatoes, and fresh sliced basil! Note: This dish is approved for the 30-day Metabolic Comeback Challenge if omitting mozzarella. Find all recipes of the Week on our Pinterest boards: https://bit.ly/3VhrcuT

(Recipe of the Week) This festive watermelon blueberry salad with raspberries, blackberries, basil, mozzarella and a simple lemon vinaigrette is perfect for 4th of July celebrations or any hot summer day! It's refreshing, super easy to make and a serious crowd-pleaser. Watermelon Blueberry Salad (via: https://bit.ly/45RgWPY ) INGREDIENTS 4 cups watermelon, sliced into 1" cubes 2 cups blueberries 1 cup raspberries 1 cup blackberries 8 oz mozzarella, cubed into 1/2 inch pieces 6-8 large basil leaves, sliced thinly Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tbsp champagne vinegar* 1/4 tsp salt Pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS Whisk together all ingredients for vinaigrette. Add watermelon, berries, basil, mozzarella and vinaigrette to a large bowl. Toss well until evenly coated. Serve right away topped with more fresh basil, or refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Note: Omit cheese to make this dish approved for 30-Day Metabolic Comeback Challenge. Find all Recipes of the Week on our Pinterest boards: https://bit.ly/3VhrcuT