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Sriracha Pineapple Chicken

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Spring is in the air and Hawaiian pineapples are at their peak! Enjoy this sweet and spicy recipe; high in protein with a kick of hot sauce!

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Ingredients:

          • 2 chicken breasts
          • Pineapple chunks
          • 1 red onion
          • 3 garlic cloves
          • 1 tbsp honey
          • Sriracha- as much as you want!

 

Spices:

          • Chili powder
          • Smoked paprika

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Cut chicken breast into large pieces, then rub with spices — be generous. Set off to the side. Slice red onion and place at the bottom of the baking dish; add chicken on top, cover with minced garlic, sriracha sauce, and honey. Add pineapple chunks to pan and bake at 350° F until chicken is cooked, about 20-25 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts:

        • Chicken (8oz): 280 calories, 6g of Fat, 0g of Carb, 50g of Protein
        • Pineapple (1cup): 74 calories, 0g of Fat, 20g of Carb, 0g of Protein
        • Red Onion (1): 45 calories, 0g of Fat, 11g of Carb, 0g of Protein
        • Garlic cloves (3): 15 calories, 0g of Fat, 3g of Carb, 1g of Protein
        • Honey (1tbsp): 64 calories, 0g of Fat, 17 g of Carbs, 0g of Protein
        • Sriracha (3tbsp): 15 calories, 0g of Fat, 3g of Carbs, 0g of Protein
        • Total: 495 calories, 6g of Fat, 54g of Carb, 50g of Protein

About the Author:

  • Michael Stack is the founder & CEO of Applied Fitness Solutions and Frontline Fitness Pros. He is a faculty lecturer for the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology. He is also the creator and the host of the Wellness Paradox Podcast, produced in conjunction with University of Michigan.

    Michael is an exercise physiologist by training and a health entrepreneur, health educator, and fitness industry advocate by trade. He is dedicated to enhancing the standard of practice of, and advocating for, fitness and wellness professionals to ensure they become an essential constituent in the healthcare delivery system.

    With a career spanning over three decades in fitness, health, and wellness Michael has a deep knowledge of exercise physiology, health/wellness coaching, lifestyle interventions to mitigate chronic disease and leadership. He is credentialed through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as an Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP), Exercise is Medicine practitioner (ASCM-EIM), and a Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (ACSM-PAPHS). Michael is a National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a CDC Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Lifestyle Coach.

    Michael received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology in 2004 and is currently a Master’s of Public Health (MPH) candidate at University of Michigan, with a specific concentration in health behavior and health education.

    Michael is a board of directors’ member for the Physical Activity Alliance and Michigan Fitness Clubs Association. He sits on the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology Alumni Board of Governors. Michael is an expert curriculum reviewer for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Finally, he is a member of the executive leadership team for American Heart Association’s Heart Walk.

    Michael lectures nationally for several health/fitness certification and continuing educations, including; IHRSA, the Medical Fitness Association, the National Strength & Conditioning Association, and SCW Fitness.

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