Building Healthy Habits
As we transition to the next ‘new normal’, our recreation ministry presents a 4-Week Daily Habits Challenge that unites faith and fitness! Each weekday, complete the daily activity, snap a picture of yourself doing the habit & tag us in your social media post!
THIS WEEK’S CHALLENGE
Eat a healthy lunch from home! No takeout may be inconvenient for some, but the benefits are rewarding!
Preparing your own meals saves money, calories and offers an opportunity for family bonding!
Meal Prep Tip: Healthy eating is easier when you plan ahead! Schedule your meals for the entire week and do your shopping on Sunday.
Discover New Recipes
Two of meal prep’s greatest benefits are enhancing your cooking skills and personalizing some of your favorite dishes! This week, seize the opportunity to recreate some of your favorite restaurant dishes in your own kitchen.
Below is a recipe of that is sure to please! Wendy’s Apple Pecan Chicken Salad from CopyKat.com is a great way to kick off this challenge.
Click here to download a PDF copy of the recipe.
Apple Pecan Chicken Salad Ingredients
6 ounces spinach
4 tablespoons dried cranberries
1 red apple chopped
1 green apple chopped
1/2 cup blue cheese
2 tablespoons pecans chopped
15 ounces chicken breast
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes
16 ounces Romaine lettuce
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add your oil to the pan. As it heats, use a paper towel to blot away excess moisture from the chicken.
2. In a small bowl combine salt, pepper, garlic powder and parsley. Season both sides of your chicken.
3. Place chicken into the skillet and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side. Allow meat to rest while you make the rest of your salad.
4. Wash the lettuce & spinach, then divide the salads between two bowls.
5. Add dried cranberries, red apple, green apple, chopped pecans and blue cheese.
7. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and divide the meat evenly between the two bowls.
8. Top the salad with the dressing of your choice.