Wednesday, 13 October 2010

Put Fitness On You Christmas Wish List

Stuck for ideas for Christmas? How many times do you get presents you don't need or like? Give something WORTH WHILE for XMAS!
Make a good start to the New Year by getting your loved one a fitness package that will keep them in great shape and shed those Christmas calories . . .




I believe you have to give in order to receive. That's why when you sign up for a fitness package you get a bunch of cool freebies . . . . DON'T MISS OUT!

Friday, 8 October 2010

berryfitness.com: Cajun Chicken Salad with Spiced Yoghurt Dressing

Really tasty and simple recipe . . which is generally what you folks want!! Apologies in advance . . my "video director" got a little happy with the zoom button! haha


Ingredients

Chicken Breast
Cajun Spice

for the salad

Cos Lettuce
Asparagus
Red Onion
Cherry Tomatos

for the spiced yoghurt dressing

Natural Greek Yoghurt
Spice mix (fennel, cumin, corriander or any alternative spices you like!!!)
Lemon Juice
Mint
Salt & Pepper

Method

  • Firstly, Blanche asparagus in boiling, salted water for 3 minutes. Leave to cool.
  • Cut the cherry tomato's in half, season with salt and pepper then lightly grill to sweeten them up. Wash cos lettuce leaves and thinly slice the red onion. Set aside.
  • Toast off your spice mix to release aromas then add along to the yoghurt with a squeeze of lemon and salt and pepper to taste. Finish with chopped mint.
  • "Butterfly" chicken breast then cut into strips, evenly coat with cajun spice mixture.
  • Heat up frying pan with olive oil and pan fry the chicken for a couple of minutes until cooked through.
  • To serve, toss the salad ingredients with a splash of the yoghurt dressing, plate up along side the cajun chicken strips and finish off with a little more spiced yoghurt dressing. ENJOY!