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Chicken Marinade:

• 12 oz chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1 cup plain yogurt

• 1 tablespoon garam masala

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Sauce:

• 15 oz tomato sauc...

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Ingredients:

• 2½ lbs chicken breast, cut into chunks

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning

• 1 cup sliced sweet onion

• 8 oz sweet pepper rings

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 8 oz tomato sauce

• ½ cup Greek ranch dr...

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Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon dried thyme

• ½ teaspoon dried oregano

• ½ te...

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Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless

• ½ tsp sea salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp Mexican seasoning (or taco seasoning)

• ½ cup diced onion

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 medium jalapeño,...

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Every trainer has seen it: the client who can deadlift twice their bodyweight but wobbles through a single-leg balance drill. Or the athlete who powers through squats—until their knees start talkin...

Ingredients (makes 2 sandwiches):

• 4 slices hearty whole grain or multigrain bread (toasted if desired)

• 1 ripe avocado, mashed with lemon juice and a pinch of chili flakes

• 2 tbsp roasted red pepper hummus or basil pesto

• 1/2 cup shr...