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2-MINUTE CHICKEN SALAD PITA
Power Up
Makes 1 serving
THREE HEALTHY RECIPES from local powerhouse GREGG AVEDON
WHEN YOU’RE SERIOUS about shredding weight and building muscle, you want recipes for the best meals from the best source. Local fitness expert Gregg Avedon, NASM-CPT, has been in the industry for more than 30 years, and he knows a thing or two about eating for optimal performance. Today, he’s sharing a few signature recipes from his book “Muscle Chow: More Than 150 Easy-to-Follow Recipes to Burn Fat and Feed Your Muscles” so you can power up for your fitness goals. And watch for Avedon’s new line of supplements coming this fall. INSTAGRAM: greggavedon; FITNESS INSTAGRAM: avedonfitness
On the go and looking for a quick high protein meal in a hurry—no problem! In just four easy steps you can whip up one of the best tasting chicken salad sandwiches you’ve had in a long time ... healthy eating style! Just keep these simple ingredients on hand, and it’s a snap. INGREDIENTS 1 pita bread, choose a brand with the lowest sodium 5-ounce can chicken in water, preferably organic (I like Valley Fresh brand) 1 heaping tsp plain Greek yogurt 1 heaping tsp fate-free sour cream 1 heaping tsp spicy brown mustard Pinch of dill (fresh or dried) Pinch of black pepper Shredded lettuce METHOD Put pita in toaster oven to warm. Open can of chicken, double rinse with water, strain then place in a mixing bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients to bowl and mix in without breaking the chicken apart. Once warm, cut the pita in half, fill each side with a little shredded lettuce and top with chicken salad. That’s it, and it takes less than 2 minutes from start to finish! Eat it at home, in the car or on your way out the door. If you want to give it a punch, toss a small handful of dried cranberries into the mix before serving.
AVEDON’S ACCOLADES PHOTOS: CHAD CHISHOLM
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may 2022 // AvidLifestyle
