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How to Batch Cook Chicken (Recipe, Tips, and Tricks)

Recipe 1

Quick Italian Balsamic Grilled Chicken

Cook 15min
Total 1h 15min

Ingredients for 5 servings

  • 1 1/2 lb raw chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
  • Marinade:
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt (or more/less to taste)
  • one teaspoon coarse pepper
  • fresh mint
Recipe 2

Instant Pot Shredded Chocolate Chicken Mole

Prep 10min
Cook 15min
Total 25min

Ingredients for 7 servings

  • spray olive or avocado oil
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin (OPTIONAL)
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • pinch of sea salt & pepper
  • 1 can (15oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 6 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (note: use less peppers and more sauce to control the heat)
  • 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
  • 1 soft corn tortilla, roughly chopped into pieces
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 lb chicken breasts (vegan SUB – canned jackfruit, drained)
  • 6 tablespoons dark chocolate or cacao powder
  • sea salt & pepper to taste
  • Garnish
    • fresh cilantro
    • lime
Recipe 3

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos

Prep 5min
Cook 30min
Total 35min

Ingredients

6 Servings

  • Sauce
    • 1 can (14.05 oz) roasted tomatoes
    • 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
    • 1/2 cup diced white onion (or red onion)
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut sugar
    • 1 tablespoon garlic, fresh
    • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
    • 2 teaspoons cumin
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • juice from 1 lime
  • 2 lb chicken breast tenders, raw
  • Avocado cream
    • 1 ripe avocado
    • 3/4 – 1 cup 2% Greek yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • fresh finely chopped cilantro to taste
    • juice from 1 lime
    • sea salt & pepper to taste
  • For Tacos
    • 12 (white) corn tortillas
  •  Garnish
    • fresh cilantro
    • diced white onion
    • fresh lime
Recipe 4

Orange Honey Sriracha Chicken

Ingredients

Ingredients for at least 12 servings of 4oz of chicken:

  • ~3 lbs raw chicken breast (or tenders)
  • Marinade:
    • 1.5 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 2/3 cup Sriracha sauce
    • 1/4 cup raw, organic honey
      • to reduce the amount of sugar in this recipe, you can use coconut sugar instead
    • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest (finely grate the peel of an orange to create the zest)
  • sea salt & pepper to taste
Recipe 5

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken (or Mushroom)

Recipe 6

Instant Pot Green Chile Chicken Tortilla Soup

Prep 10min
Cook 30min
Total 40min

Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 5 raw tomatillos
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh garlic
  • 2/3 cup diced white onions
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2  teaspoons cumin
  • 2 tablespoons Green Chile Lime
  • 4 cups no salt chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 lb raw chicken breasts
  • 2 small cans (7oz) green chiles
  • sea salt & pepper to taste
  • Garnish (not included in macros)
    • crushed tortilla chips
    • fresh cilantro, chopped
    • fresh avocado
    • 2% Greek yogurt
Recipe 7

Quick Grilled Cajun Chicken

Prep 2min
Cook 16min
Total 18min

Ingredients for 4 servings

  • 1 1/2 lb chicken breast, raw
  • Rub
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (or more/less to taste)
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
    • pinch of sea salt & pepper
  • spray olive oil
  • Garnish
    • chives (fresh or dried)
Recipe 8

Spicy Korean Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry

Prep 5min
Cook 15min
Total 20min

Ingredients for 5 servings:

Recipe 9

Cinnamon & Curry Spiced Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

Ingredients for 5 servings:

  •  2.5 lb raw, lean chicken thighs
  • Seasonings:
    • 1 teaspoon curry powder
    • 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 tablespoon garlic
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • pinch of sea salt
    • generous amount of pepper (if desired)
    • Garnish:
      • freshly chopped mint
Recipe 10

Light Cajun Chicken Etouffee Recipe

Prep 5min
Cook 20min
Total 25min

Ingredients for 4 servings

  • Cajun seasoning (or substitute 2 teaspoons of  your favorite Creole/cajun rub)
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon sage
    • 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
    • pinch of sea salt
  • spray olive oil
  • 1 1/4 lb raw chicken breasts, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
  • pinch of pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup  celery, diced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2/3 cup chicken stock (low sodium)
  • 2 bay leaves (optional)
  • green onions, chopped
  • Rice
    • 2 cups steamed cauliflower rice
    • 1 cup cooked brown rice
    • pinch of black pepper
    • green onion