Category: Protein
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Air Fryer Chicken Goujons
Chicken Tenders, Goujons or Strips? Depends on which country you live in I suppose. My teenager calls this Crispy Chicken. Making the effort to create home made versus shop bought means healthier, less fat and more protein for one of the most popular protein options, and yes, these do turn out super crispy, especially if… Read more
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‘Creamy’ Chicken Pesto Pasta
Pesto Pasta is already a staple in most homes. Ramp this up a notch by adding chicken and low fat cream cheese and you have an awesome carb-loaded meal for the night before a big match. This is my teenager’s routine before every game. Ingredients Makes 1 portion for your rugby playing teen (as seen… Read more
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Air Fryer Harissa Salmon
High in protein and omega 3, super easy and fast to cook, this half side of salmon in the air fryer is perfect for a mid-week meal for your rugby playing teenager and rest of the family. Half a side feeds my family of 4, only just. Ingredients For Tartar Sauce: Method Pre-heat your air… Read more
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Korean Fusion Beef Rice Bowl
Lean beef mince cooked in a Korean fusion sauce for your rugby playing teenager’s red meat protein hit. Serves 6. Ingredients Method Prepare the ingredients before starting. Chop your peppers and chilli, crush the garlic and grate the ginger with microplane grater and set aside. Mix your sauce in a small bowl. For the cornstarch… Read more
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Air fryer chicken breast for 1
Single portion air fryer chicken breast for the player’s easy protein top up. Cooked in a wax paper parcel to retain flavour and moisture. My rugby teen enjoys this during game season for a mid-afternoon snack on the days he is training at night. Ingredients Method Switch your air fryer on 200 degrees and let… Read more
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Chargrilled Whole Chicken
Juicy and tender chargrilled spatchcock style whole Chicken with proper home made gravy. Enjoy with carbohydrate options such as Mexican quinoa, Air Fryer Potato Medley, Mexican rice or my fake Potato Dauphinoise. Ingredients Method Ensure chicken is at room temperature, then prepare the Spatchcock cut. With a sharp pair of scissors, you will basically cut… Read more