Empire Update: Week of 9/7

Coconut Turmeric Chicken Tenders

As the weather gets cooler, sometimes you just want some comfort food.
Here is a healthified version of chicken tenders that swaps out the deep fried version for almond flour and uses an air fryer instead. You can also swap out the chicken for zucchini as a meat free option!

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken tenders OR you can also use sliced zucchini for a veggie option or a side!
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp Greek yogurt optional
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 3 tbsp coconut or tapioca flour
• 1 tbsp turmeric
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut shreds
• 1/2 tsp salt & pepper
• Coconut oil spray

Instructions

1. In a small, shallow bowl whisk together the eggs and Greek yogurt.
2. On a large plate or bowl, combine flours, spices and coconut. Dip the chicken strips in the egg mixture then the flour mixture.
3. I air fried them at 380 for 5 minutes each side. You can also pan fry them or bake them at 425 for 6-8 minutes each side or until crispy and cooked through.
4. For a healthy side, air fryer diced sweet potatoes as your "fries"!
   

Don's Success Story!

 This week we wanted to share a special patient success story! Don has been coming to PT here for a little over a year to improve his balance and gait. His progress has been fantastic...in just the past two months, he no longer uses a walker for balance and his next goal is to be able to jog again!

Why do you enjoy coming here for PT? It's effective, the people are great and no matter how I feel walking in, I always walk out feeling great!

After a long career as a CFO, Don runs DJ Business Strategies, where he consults middle market companies. He also enjoys playing his guitars.
Great job Don!!

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