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How to Make Some Fast Food Favorites The Healthy Way

Alexis Zarycki Alexis Zarycki July 16th
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts 1 taco seasoning packet 1/2 red pepper 1/2 orange pepper 1/2 white onion 2 tbsp of olive oil Toppings: Cauliflower rice Black beans Romaine lettuce Shredded cheese Pico de gallo Lime Corn Sour cream Instructions: Begin by slicing your chicken, peppers, and onion into strips. Heat olive oil in a pan and place them in the pan. Add in your taco seasoning packet with about 1/2 cup of water. Sauté until your chicken is cooked through and your seasoning has thickened. Once chicken and veggies are done, put on your plate and layer with the toppings that you desire. Squeeze fresh lime juice over it all and enjoy!

When you’re craving a delicious meal or need a quick solution for dinner, ordering in might seem like the easiest option. Regularly getting a takeout however can quickly become expensive and isn’t always the best option if you’re trying to stay healthy. So, what’s the solution?

With 60% of American’s ordering a takeaway once a week, swapping your regular fast food go-to with a ‘fakeaway’ allows you to not only control what you’re eating but is also much more friendly on the purse strings.1

Evidence suggests we’ve become more health-conscious when it comes to our meal choices in the past year with Google searches for ‘healthy takeaway near me’ increasing by 130% and ‘yummy healthy dinner recipes’ skyrocketing by 500%!2

Inspired by three of the nation’s favorite takeaway cuisines, Wren Kitchens have collaborated with content creator Mary Sargent from @themarysarge on Instagram to create delicious, healthy alternatives. Passionate about eating healthily, Mary’s innovative recipes are designed to be just as tasty as the real thing.

  • Cauliflower Crust Margherita Pizza

    Ingredients: 1 Cauliflower Crust 8 Castelvetrano olives, halved 2-3 tbsp of marinara sauce of choice 5 pieces of fresh basil 4 slices fresh mozzarella Pinch of red pepper flakes Method: Preheat your oven to 425°. Layer your cauliflower crust with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, halved olives, fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes. Bake for 12 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is browned. Serve with additional fresh basil leaves and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Enjoy.

  • Sesame Chicken with Snap Peas and Cauliflower Rice

    Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut in to 1-inch pieces 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tsp sesame seeds For the sauce: 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tbsp grated ginger 1/3 cup brown sugar 4 cloves minced garlic 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp sweet chili sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp cornstarch Method: Whisk together ingredients for the sauce and set aside. Heat oil in a sauté pan and when oil is hot, add the chicken and sear on each side until browned and cooked through. About 5 minutes on each side. Add the sauce, cook for 1-2 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken and the chicken is coated. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds and serve with cauliflower rice and snap peas.

  • Chicken Fajita Bowl with Cauliflower Rice

    Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts 1 taco seasoning packet 1/2 red pepper 1/2 orange pepper 1/2 white onion 2 tbsp of olive oil Toppings: Cauliflower rice Black beans Romaine lettuce Shredded cheese Pico de gallo Lime Corn Sour cream Instructions: Begin by slicing your chicken, peppers, and onion into strips. Heat olive oil in a pan and place them in the pan. Add in your taco seasoning packet with about 1/2 cup of water. Sauté until your chicken is cooked through and your seasoning has thickened. Once chicken and veggies are done, put on your plate and layer with the toppings that you desire. Squeeze fresh lime juice over it all and enjoy!

 

Alexis Zarycki is your average girl with the hopes of leaving an everlasting impact on the world. Follow her on Instagram @official_lexpaige
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