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Easy Chicken Mole Rojo (Using a Spice Blend)

Quick Summary: A simplified approach to Mexican mole rojo using a fresh spice blend instead of roasting and rehydrating whole dried peppers. Achieves the complex, slightly chocolatey, gently spicy flavor of traditional mole in under an hour. Includes comparison of mole rojo vs mole poblano, tips for using pre-made mole sauce, and a DIY mole …

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Harissa Baked Wings (Easy Game Day Recipe)

Quick Summary: Crispy baked wings rubbed with harissa spice and drizzled with a butter-harissa sauce. Easier than smoking, just as flavorful, and perfect for game day crowds. Includes a DIY harissa spice blend recipe. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | Harissa Rub vs Harissa Paste | DIY …

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Chicken Mole Amarillo with Chayote (Yellow Mole Using Spice Blend)

Quick Summary: One of the seven famous Oaxacan moles, simplified with a spice blend instead of hard-to-find chilhuacle amarillo peppers. Chicken simmered in broth with chayote and asparagus, topped with the bright, tangy yellow mole sauce. Low carb friendly. Includes DIY mole amarillo spice blend recipe. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 30 min | Serves: …

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Low Carb Fried Chicken Legs: Crispy and Crunchy Recipe

There are two main problems with fried foods on a low carb, slow carb or ketogenic diet:  the type of oil and the type of coating.  These chicken legs are first sauteed in olive oil, then coated with Dijon mustard, topped with “breading” of crumbled pork rinds, and a little Parmesan, and then baked until crispy. …

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Sheet Pan Marinated Chicken Shawarma: Low Carb

Chicken Shawarma is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that is usually served on warm flatbread topped with a savory yogurt sauce.  This recipe for low carb Chicken Shawarma foregoes the yogurt sauce and focuses primarily on the flavorful spice mix used in the marinade. Jump to: RECIPE Bland Chicken No More Chicken is such a …

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Simple Asian Chicken & Broccoli Slow Carb Dinner

Chicken is a standard, inexpensive protein for many diets, but it is often bland. These slow carb Asian chicken thighs, marinated in a robust sauce pairs nicely with roasted broccoli for a perfect, easy low carb dinner. Jump to: RECIPE Slow Carb Diets do not need to be Boring While there are many, many diets …

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