February 2025 Health Hotline® Magazine Issue 91

February 2025 Health Hotline® Magazine Issue 91

Recipes

  • Chicken Antipasto Skillet Meal
  • Gluten-Free Olive Oil Cake

Articles

  • The Little Seed That Could… Do Just About Everything for Health
  • 4 Things You Should Know About Protein
  • It's a Valentine's Day Think Wisely
  • For the Love of Organics: Olive Oil
  • Earth Watch
 

Chicken Antipasto Skillet Meal

Chicken and your favorite antipasto ingredients come together quickly and easily to make this delicious skillet meal. On the table in less than an hour, it’s a convenient weeknight meal. It’s easy to customize, too!

1⁄4 cup gluten-free flour
1⁄2 teaspoon Natural Grocers® Brand Bulk Real Salt
1⁄2 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Ground Black Pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, pounded to ½-inch thick
4 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
3 cloves organic garlic, thinly sliced
1⁄2 cup white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay
1⁄2 cup water
2 cups of your choice of mixed jarred marinated vegetables, drained and coarsely chopped:
• Natural Grocers Brand Organic Whole Greek Pepperoncini
• Natural Grocers Brand Organic Pitted Green Olives
• Natural Grocers Brand Organic Roasted Red Pepper Strips
• Natural Grocers Brand Organic Pitted Kalamata Olives
• Natural Grocers Brand Organic Capers
• Organic artichoke hearts
• Organic sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon unsalted organic butter
Fresh organic parsley, minced (optional, for garnish)
  1. Combine the gluten-free flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl then dredge each chicken piece and shake off any excess.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add chicken to sear, about 4 minutes per side, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Add extra olive oil and sear in batches if necessary. Remove chicken to a plate once browned.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium and add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds to soften but not brown, then add the wine and water. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook to reduce the volume by half, about 3 minutes.
  4. Place the vegetables into the pan and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes, then stir in the butter until melted.
  5. Nestle the chicken and add any accumulated juices back into the pan with the vegetables, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes per side. Flip the chicken after 5 minutes and monitor for doneness using an instant-read thermometer (165°F for breast meat, 175°F for dark meat).
  6. Before removing the chicken from the pan taste the sauce, adding extra salt or pepper if desired.
  7. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and continue to reduce the pan liquid by half over high to medium-high heat. Cut the chicken into thin strips, against the grain of the muscle fibers and divide evenly among plates. Top each serving with the pan sauce and marinated vegetables. Serve over Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Rice, cauliflower rice, gluten-free pasta, or with a side of greens if desired.
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Gluten-Free Olive Oil Cake

Gluten-Free Olive Oil Cake

Extra-virgin olive oil makes baked goods moist and flavorful and provides a healthy source of good4u fats. Tender, slightly sweet, with a hint of citrus, our Gluten-Free Olive Oil Cake is the perfect accompaniment for afternoon tea or a light dessert after dinner.

2 cups 1:1 gluten-free flour
1 teaspoon Natural Grocers® Brand Bulk Real Salt
3 teaspoons Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Baking Powder
3⁄4 cup Natural Grocers Brand Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3⁄4 cup organic whole milk
2 large Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs
juice and zest from 1 organic lemon (approximately 1-2 tablespoons juice)
1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
1⁄2 cup Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Cane Sugar
Toppings
Top with a drizzle of Natural Grocers Brand Raw and Unfiltered Honey, Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Sliced Almonds, a dusting of organic powdered sugar, organic Greek yogurt, organic whipped cream, a sprinkle of lemon zest and/or fresh organic berries if desired.
  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Prepare a 9-inch cake pan by placing a round piece of parchment paper on the bottom of the pan then coat the parchment and sides of the pan with a bit of olive oil and gluten-free flour.
  2. Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl and set aside.
  3. In another large bowl, beat together the olive oil, milk, eggs, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla using a stand mixer or hand-held mixer.
  4. Add the sugar to the wet ingredients and beat on high speed until well combined.
  5. Reduce the speed to low and mix in the flour mixture ½ cup at a time, just until the flour is blended. Do not over mix.
  6. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove it by flipping it gently onto a serving plate. Let the cake cool completely for at least an hour before slicing. Serve as is or add additional toppings as desired. Leftover cake can be refrigerated, but bring back to room temperature before serving.

Note: Natural Grocers Brand Bulk ingredients are packaged in a plant that processes gluten.

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