Let's Get Fancy: Citrus Ginger Chicken Marinade Recipe with Essential Oils

Citrus Ginger Chicken Marinade with Essential Oils

Takes 1-2 hr (including marinade time)
serves 2-4

Ingredients

• 1-2 drops wild orange essential oil
• 1-2 drops ginger essential oil
• 1-2 drops lemon essential oill
• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup Soy Sauce
• 1-2 tbsp lemon Juice
• 1-2 pounds of boneless/skinless chicken breast

You will also need:

• Grill (or do what I did and use a George Foreman because it’s winter and plus the grill plates come off and go straight into the dishwasher)
• Glass* bowl or dish to marinate chicken in

Instructions

1. Mix together (in glass dish or bowl): olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and desired drops of essential oils.
2. Add chicken breast.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
4. Grill chicken and add salt and pepper to taste.

That’s it! Super easy and delicious. I served the chicken with rice (Trader Joe's microwavable brown rice) and with fresh green beans (steamed and finished off in frying pan with olive oil, garlic, and a splash of soy sauce).

* I always recommend using glass or stainless steel with essential oils, never plastic.

Important Reminder: Be sure to use very high quality oils if you are ingesting them; a lot of oils available in stores and online have many synthetic ingredients that should not be consumed. If you are unsure about whether or not your oils are safe for ingestion or have any questions please feel free to contact me!

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About Me: The Long Version

My family and I recently moved from Florida to New York. I have two little ones and, as many parents I’m sure can relate, I found myself just getting through each day. I was just doing what needed to be done; work, laundry, bills, food, bathe, sleep (or no sleep). I didn’t even realize at the time - because I was so busy doing - but I wasn’t taking any time to enjoy anything and I definitely wasn’t taking the time to think about anything other than getting through each day. Eventually it caught up to me and I felt drained and burnt out. Finally I decided I needed to get out and do something for myself.

In November, I attended an Introduction to Essential Oils class. During the class I was introduced to essential oils, like for real, not just "here this smells nice" but rather "here please let me share this with you because it has made such an incredible impact on my life and I want you to have that experience too!"

After being introduced to the oils, I immediately started using them and quickly felt the changes, both physically and emotionally. Because my husband is a doctor and because I  totally geek out on PubMed, I understood the science of the oils and what they could do right away but I have since realized another extremely powerful aspect of incorporating them into my daily life, the power of my intent.

By taking a moment to identify what is bothering me, whether it be emotional or physical or both, I am acknowledging myself and what I am feeling in the present. Then the act and the process of deciding which oil I need and how I want to use it, that is me recognizing what I want or need and really owning it. I have started putting my intent and desire out there into the universe. I've begun to respond intentionally to myself, and help myself, rather than just react or dismiss. I am connecting, my life is connecting, and what I need is finding me because I am asking for it.

Today I can already list a number of reasons I am thankful for going to that class in November and the list just keeps growing. I’ve had so many positive changes in myself and my life. Now, I get to be the one sharing information and experiences with you and I absolutely love that.


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January Giveaway!

 

January Giveaway! The winner this month will receive a set of 6 rollerballs to fill with your favorite carrier and essential oils. 

How to enter:

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That's it! The winner will be announced and notified the first week of February. I love making my own rollerballs and will be posting a how to video next week, stay tuned. 

About the Rollerball Bottles:

• Smooth rolling metal ball for easy even oil application, no more rollers getting stuck or falling out.
• Perfect for use of perfumes oils, essential oils and more.
• 90% or more quality carrier oil dilutions recommended.
• Tight fitting lid to stop those annoying leaks (Please Close Lid Fully and Tightly)
• Take your oils wherever you go with this travel size (10ml, 0.33 fl oz) portable product.

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Essential Recipe: Honey Glazed Ham with Essential Oils

A honey glazed ham is perfect for a nice dinner around the table. Easy to prepare, this honey glazed ham recipe is spiced with essential oils and is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. It is sure to be the star of the meal!

Ingredients:

6 pound ham w/ bone
1 cup honey
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup orange juice
2 drops Cinnamon essential oil
2 drops Clove essential oil
3 drops Wild Orange essential oil

Directions:

1. Combine honey, maple syrup, and orange juice into a double boiler. Stir until combined.

2. Add essential oils.

3. Line roasting pan with aluminum foil and place ham in center. Pour glaze over top.

4. Cook ham as directed on package. For the last hour of cooking, baste glaze on bottom of pan. Repeat until ham is cooked thoroughly.

5. For last 15 minutes of cooking, turn oven to broil. Baste ham last time and broil for 15 minutes until ham is a dark, golden brown color.

6. Take ham out of the oven and cover with aluminum foil for 15 minutes or until ready to serve.

7. Enjoy glaze from bottom of pan as a sauce! Yum.

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