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Hello Again,
I have a simple, healthy, spring/summer dish for you to try.  I have to give Andrea credit for this creation- she loves inventing things in the kitchen :)  You do have to be a cilantro lover in order to enjoy this one, so if you're not please pass it along to someone who is. 

Before we get to the recipe, I'd like to discuss a hot topic word we've all heard about- Organic. 

Organic is defined as food or farming methods produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial chemicals.  For example, a non-organic apple (which happens to use the most chemical pesticides) has been shown to have 30-45 different pesticides on it!  Not so Yum!  There are some health professionals that link certain pesticide to neurological damage, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, and reproductive disorders. I know organic foods can be expensive, but with these products now in higher demand, prices are dropping.  I like to advise my clients to at least try and buy the products deemed the "Dirty Dozen".  They are the foods with the most pesticides and here is the list:

Ok so this might be a bit extreme-
but you get the picture

• Peaches
• Apples
• Sweet Bell Peppers     
• Celery
• Nectarines
• Strawberries
• Cherries
• Pears
• Grapes (Imported)
• Spinach
• Lettuce
• Potatoes

Ok, now to the kitchen! Here's what you'll need.

1 1/2 lbs of chicken fillet-it will serve 8-9

3-4 limes

                             

 Ingredients mixed together

1 bunch of cilantro

So I did mention this was simple, right?  Chop the cilantro and squeeze the limes into a baking pan.  Add the chicken and mix together. Feel free to add any other spices you like.  I sometimes like to add ground black pepper, Andrea likes to add some garlic. Once everything is mixed, put it in the oven at 375 for about 30-40 minutes- until the chicken is fully cooked.  I will use this for lunches during the week- sometimes in a wrap, sometimes in a pita pocket, or on a salad.  Hope you enjoy this easy, healthy, and tasty dish!

Enjoy!

Guy Schiavone