Hungry, but strapped for time? Here are 3 quick recipes!

I. LEMON CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
• ¼ cup flour
• ½ teaspoon salt, pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 ts lemon pepper seasoning
• 2 lemons, sliced
• 2 tbsp honey + 2 tablespoons butter (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cover the chicken breasts with plastic wrap and pound until each pieces is about a ¾ of an inch thick. Place the flour and salt and pepper in a shallow dish and gently toss each chicken breast in the dish to coat. Melt the butter in a large skillet on medium high heat; add the chicken and sautée for 3-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
2. Sprinkle each side with the lemon pepper. When the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, transfer to a plate.
3. Lay the lemon slices flat on the bottom of the pan and cook for a few minutes on each side without stirring so that they caramelize and pick up the browned bits left in the pan from the chicken and butter. Remove and set aside. Serve chicken; top with lemon.

II. RICELESS FRIED RICE

INGREDIENTS

SAUCE:

• 2 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. honey/maple syrup
• ⅛ tsp. dried ginger

"RICE"

• 1 15-oz. can drained chickpeas
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large clove minced garlic
• 2 diced medium carrots
• 1 diced bell pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix soy sauce, honey/maple syrup, and ginger in a bowl. Set aside.
2. Pulse chickpeas in food processor until they look similar to rice. Set aside.
3. Add olive oil to a large pan; heat over medium. Sautée garlic until brown; add riced chickpeas and sautée.
4. Add sauce; mix to coat completely. Allow to fry and caramelize for up to a minute; remove from heat and serve.

III. DECONSTRUCTED APPLE PIE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 green apple, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place apple pieces into microwave-safe bowl; microwave for 2 minutes. Remove and stir.

2. Add cinnamon; microwave for another minute.

3. Add syrup, microwave for another minute or until apples are golden. Serve.

Enjoy! :)