21 Day Fix Approved Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings

Well folks, this is it. The buffalo chicken that WILL become a staple in my home! I set out to replace the deep-fried take out boneless wings that we just COULDN'T live without! I think I am OFFICIALLY set for LIFE! <3 Enjoy! 

Container count per serving: 1¼ red, 1 yellow, and 1 teaspoon
INGREDIENTS

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• ½ cup whole wheat flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp butter, melted (I use Smart Balance)
• ¾ cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• honey, to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400.
2. In a bowl, crack the egg and whisk. In another bowl add the flour and in a third bowl at the panko bread crumbs.
3. Dip the chicken in the flour. Next, coat the chicken in egg--lastly dredge the chicken in the panko bread crumbs and place coated chicken pieces on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
4. Spray the chicken with cooking spray to ensure it browns when baking. Bake the chicken pieces for 10-15 minutes and then flip and cook the other side for another 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Stir the melted butter and hot sauce together in a bowl (add honey to taste--makes the mixture richer AND a little bit sweeter). Dip the baked chicken in the hot sauce mixture until fully coated. Serve and enjoy!

My Top 10 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget!

Lets be real, we are ALL on a budget. If I had it my way I would have my own LIVE in Chef who ALSO did all the Grocery Shopping. Since I'm not living the high life (yet :P), lets get back to reality. I have to skimp and save WHEREVER I can too!

I get a lot of "Eating Healthy is expensive. I cant afford that!" I wont lie and say that eating healthy is CRAZY cheap and you're just missing a key piece of the puzzle. BUT, what I can tell you is that you will pay one way or another. If you continue to eat processed, food like products then you will EVENTUALLY be paying to correct the side effects it has on your body. #PayTheFarmerOrPayTheDoctor #YourChoice

Yes, It can cost more money up front but DON'T worry! I'm going to share with you my Top 10 tips for eating healthy on a budget.

1. Make your Grocery List BEFORE you shop!

I spend considerably less when I shop with a grocery list. When I just try to wing it, my grocery bill is higher, and I buy unnecessary items. Not to mention, if I don't plan out the WHOLE week I forget or miss certain items causing me to return to the grocery store & waste even MORE money.

2. Don't shop when you're HUNGRY!

Going Grocery Shopping when you're hungry is a BIG no-no! Not only are you willing to tear off and exchange your left arm for something tasty, but you are also willing to buy anything and EVERYTHING! This leaves you will LESS money and VERY tempting food that you have to NOW try and avoid the rest of the week. Just skip it ALL together!

3. Buy Frozen Produce OR shop the Local Food Stand!

Most of the time foods in the produce section AREN'T actually as fresh as frozen produce. That’s because most frozen foods are frozen at the peak of ripeness, thereby preserving the food when it’s packed with the most nutrients. Fresh produce is usually harvested before it’s 100% ripe, and then spend a few days in the shipping process before they get to your grocery store and into your kitchen. If you aren't too keen on the whole frozen food thing, you can always shop the Local Food Stand! They are almost ALWAYS cheaper than the Grocery Store and it ALSO gives back to your local community! #WINWIN

4. Buy produce IN Season!

When you do buy fresh produce, make sure it’s in season. Prices drop on produce when it’s in season. They usually taste better TOO!

5. Invest in a GOOD Meal Replacement, NOT a protein powder!

Meal Replacements are SUPER convenient & easy for "on the go-ers", but if you don't do your research you can come across some potentially dangerous rip offs. If it DOESN'T replace a WHOLE meal--rip off! If it DOESN'T keep you full for at LEAST 3 hours--rip off! If it DOESN'T include at LEAST one serving of veggies--rip off! If it requires you to take more than ONE a day OR has you taking additional supplements--rip off! If it CLAIMS that you can lose weight by ONLY drinking it, NOT changing your eating habits or ADDING in exercise--rip off!  You get it! Do YOUR research! #Shakeology is an AMAZING #MealReplacement that I use everyday! Not to mention by favorite one taste like a reeses peanut butter cup! ❤

6. Cook in LARGER portions & freeze!

This tip saves time and money. Cook large batches of your favorite freezable meals like soups, pasta sauces, and other one-dish dinners. This a no brainer! #SorryNotSorry

7. Keep an organized Pantry & Fridge!

Organize, clean out, and take inventory of your pantry and refrigerator on a regular basis. This helps you reduce food waste and remember what you already have on hand. Before I make my weekly menu and grocery list, I always “shop my kitchen” first, and try to create recipes that build on what I already have in stock. This also keeps me from buying something at the grocery store that I already have at home in the back of the pantry.

8. Meal prep at LEAST once/Week!

I could have named this tip “don’t eat at restaurants,” but that’s not the real problem. If I find myself eating out a lot, it’s because I don’t have any meals prepared at home. When I meal prep (that just means making your meals ahead of time for the week, or sometimes even the month), I not only save time, but I save a ton of money that I would otherwise be spending at restaurants.

9. Stick with SIMPLE Recipes!

I love experimenting with new, healthy foods. But when the budget is tight, I can’t afford to buy five new spices and three new grains for one recipe. If I could, I’d make the most delicious, extravagant foods all the time and post them on Instagram in the most eye catching fashion possible BUT #AintNobodyGotTimeForDat! And that’s okay. Stick with recipes that require just a few, inexpensive ingredients. Check out my Clean Eating Recipes! They are ALSO #21DayFix approved!

10. Skip the Beverages!

This tip is equally for your health as it is for your budget. Beverages like juice, soda, beer, and wine should be considered treats and not staples. I like a good alcoholic beverage (or 2) as much as the next person, but the hidden calories are NOT something your wallet or your health needs. Honestly, just by cutting back on the unnecessary calories ALONE you will start to see the pounds FALL off!

Hope this helps guys!

-Your favorite fun-loving food ENTHUSIAST,

Ali

21 Reasons why I LOVE the 21 Day Fix

Today I figured that I would break down my results and the reasons why I absolutely love the 21 day fix!! So I figured I would list the 21 reasons why I love the 21 day fix! ((I know it's long, bare with me))

1. I mean come on, I lost 32 lbs in the FIRST 21 days. Like wahhhhh?! A total of 100 lbs ((so far))!

2. The meal plan. I mean it TELLS you exactly what portions to eat and what exactly to eat! #ImSpecial 3. 30 minutes. The workouts are ONLY 30min! 4. Not TOO much jumping. Thank GOODNESS! My poor boobies cant take all that bouncing around. I mean I would like to KEEP my eyes intact! 5. The foods you can have are still YUMMY. I mean I have baked ZITI on the regular. #ILikeCarbs #NoDeprivingTheInnerFatty 6. Chocolate! I get to have CHOCOLATE

7. Alcohol! The meal plan includes a few alcoholic beverages--because well, shit happens! :p

8. Let's just REPEAT 6&7. You can still have chocolate and alcohol! Maybe I should just STOP there! haha!

9. It's only 21 days. I mean--why 30 days or 60 when you can do JUST 21?!

10. Energy- I always rolled my eyes at people telling me how energetic I would feel from working out. Honestly I wanted to slap them because I was already dead tired how was physically exerting my precious energy going to give me any energy?? But it does!!!

11. Never leave the house. I never ever ever have to step foot outside to workout! I dont even have to shower after if I dont want to. #AintNobodyGotTimeForDat!

12. The price is SO reasonable. I've paid for gym memberships, shots, wraps, pills, programs--I wish I knew about this program before I went through ALL that. I use to LITERALLY take legal "speed" and inject myself with hormones to lose weight. I've WASTED 100's of $$ & severally hurt my body. Silly me.

13. Getting dressed is WAY over-rated! I'm one HOT mess when I workout ((you guys know)) I can legit roll out of bed and workout! No judgement in your own home.

14. Back to the judgement. Since I'm at home I don't have to worry about having the guy next to me--I don't have to worry when I have to hit pause. I do it at my own pace.

15. More TIME! I don't have to drive to a gym, wait for the machines I want and then drive back. I do it when I want to. I never understood why everyone stood around & talked at the gym anyway. #NotAChattyCathy

16. Shakeology. Yep I used to make fun of people for their shakes. I was totally the "I only eat real food" for meals girl. When I started the 21 day fix I swore I wouldn't do Shakeology! But from the first shake I drank I was sold! I no longer crave junk food or energy drinks for energy. I drink one of these daily and it fills my belly and gives me energy. Plus it helps my digestion a TON. #SorryNotSorry #EveryonePoops ;)

17. The meal plan is so VERSATILE that it works for EVERYONE. Have kids, picky eater, vegan, vegetarian, paleo? It's for YOU

18. And back to chocolate & alcohol. Cant forget those!

19. Being introduced to an opportunity that not only helps me reach & maintain my goals physically but also allows me to give back & help others do the same ALL while I'm building #FinancialFreedom!

20. 100 pounds lost since October and MAINTAINED throughout the whole Summer! It's so awesome to me that I am maintaining my weight and not having to kill myself to do it!

21.This program is ALREADY amazing, but to take your results to the NEXT step, you NEED the NEW 21 Day Fix Cookbook, Fixate! There are 101 approved recipes that include sweets, snacks, meals & even alcohol! #Winning I'm actually offering it for FREE for the those that decide to fall in LOVE with the 21 Day Fix like I have in the month of AUGUST! I mean, I want you to have ALL the tools possible to help you reach your goals

Email me to CLAIM yours!

25 Things I learned by the Time I turned 26

Being that I turn 26 TOMORROW, I can't help but think about how much my life has changed since I turned 25 ((for the better))!

You know, last year when I turned 25 I felt like the world was coming to an end. I called my mom crying and complained about how I hadn't accomplished enough in my life. I complained that I felt like a complete and utter failure for not being "further" in my life. I was 300lbs at this point, unemployed, no REAL friends and hated the direction my life had taken. I was broken. Ashamed of who I was and how much I had let myself go in every aspect. It's pretty funny looking back at in now, because now I feel the EXACT opposite.

I know a lot of us were raised to think that we should be in a career, married, have the dream house and kids by the time we are 25--so last year when I wasn't even close I nearly stroked out. Tomorrow I turn 26 and am THANKFUL that I am just NOW coming into my "own."

When I say my own, I mean the life I was meant to live and the person I was suppose to be. Within the last 10 months I found my passion, my purpose, lost 100lbs and found the man I was suppose to be with--and through doing so I found that person that I always imagined myself to be. Had some of the opportunities and circumstances happened 11 months ago or earlier for me--I may of squandered them. I am BEYOND thankful that god ((or whatever higher power you believe in)) didn't bless me with certain opportunities until I was ready.

With all that being said, I wanted to offer some wisdom as to what I've learned and discovered in the last 26 years!

1. Life is now. Like happening right now. Start doing the things you've always wanted to do. Write them down. Make a timeline. Plan & execute.

2. Don't sweat the small stuff. Most of the daily stressors you experience will not matter in ten years...most likely even in one year. #Bye Felicia

3. Take care of yourself. You are responsible for your own happiness. Not your partner. Not your family. Not your friends. You know yourself best and what makes you happiest. When you're happy, everyone else that comes into contact with you will be too. Or will at least experience your radiating glow.

4. Positivity is priceless. This one always comes back to me.

5. Your work matters. No matter how insignificant or unimpressive you believe your work to be, there is value in it. Take pride in what you do and others will too. Commit yourself to a high level of quality work in your occupation, continually learn & improve yourself, and embrace failure as part of the process.

6. Isolation is avoidable. It's easy to fall into this self-inflicted trap by avoiding people and experiences. Make it a priority to surround yourself with people who are good for you. Even if it is just a few trustworthy comrades. No man is an island!

7. Be careful who you surround yourself with. Choose your influences wisely. They say you're the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Don't be too careful though or you'll just start hanging out with your succulents like one of my friends (ahem).
 
8. Regularly unplug. Turn your phone off, turn everything off. Calibrate.

9. Spend more time in nature. Taking a walk always changes my mood and perspective for the better. Always.
 
10. Grow. Try hard things. Push the limits of your comfort zone.
 
11. Let people know what they mean to you. Show love, grace, appreciation, generosity.

12. Own a pet. The unconditional love that you will give and receive is life changing!

13. Be open to change. Especially when it comes to people in your life. It's hella scary sometimes, but you have to roll with the punches.

14. Always have a book you're reading.

15. Be intentional.

16. Always have an open door. Yes, my home is not what I want it to be and is usually a mess, but most people don't even notice and the polite ones won't say something about it. Nobody is perfect.

17. Make memories. Plan trips, occasions, experiences. Take photos. Make home videos. Don't let life go by.

18. Stop giving in so much. Yes, still compromise, but you know you're always the one giving in.

19. Take care of your body. Do things that boost your energy. Be healthy and involved in life. People rely on you, so do your part to make sure you stick around for as long as possible.

20. Say yes more than no. You'll be happy and usually never regret going to parties or socializing with friends. This directly conflicts with #18.
 
21. Talk to people in grocery stores. Or wherever. I learned this from my mom. Everyone is the same or going through the same things. It makes my day when I'm looking at tea or something and someone tells me I should try this kind or that.

22. Show respect. In general. In relationships. In nature. In driving. In conversations.

23. Forgive. Show grace always. Let them off the hook.

24. Make new traditions and pass them on.

25. Show pride in your identity. Your work. Your name. Your house. Where you came from. Everything. Go Pack Go.

Here's an EXTRA one;;

26. For those that think they aren't where they are "suppose" to be in life--cut yourself some slack. There is no set time or date that you're suppose to be ANYWHERE. When you were suppose to get there, you will! Until then, keep striving to be the best that you can be <3

21 Day Fix Approved Lasagna

Who says you CANT have lasagna on the 21 Day Fix?

NOT ME! <3

I LOVE lasagna and CHEESE--so I just HAD to find a recipe that would was APPROVED!

Enjoy!

21-Day Fix Portions: 

Use the green container for portion control, but instead count 1 yellow, 1 red, 1/2 green, 1 blue, 1/2 purple

Ingredients

1. Whole grain lasagna noodles (6 if you want 2 layers, 9 if you want 3 layers)
2. 1 lb lean ground turkey
3. 1½ jars clean pasta sauce (I like Classico. If you want it extra saucy, use 2 full jars. If you like less sauce, you can get by with 1 jar)
4. 1 carton cottage cheese
5. 1 8 oz. package shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese
6. ¾ cup real shredded Parmesan cheese
7. 1 egg
8. 2 cups (combined) finely chopped celery, onion, carrot (or sweet peppers)
9. 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
10. ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
11. Italian seasoning (sodium free)

Directions

1. Boil water for noodles (add a splash of extra virgin olive oil so they don’t stick together). Cook noodles according to package instructions.
2. Meanwhile, in a dutch oven, brown ground turkey. Season with Italian seasoning and remove from pan.
3. Add a drizzle of EVOO to the same pan. Saute vegetables and garlic until tender.
   
4. Return the ground turkey to the pan.
   
5. Stir in pasta sauce and parsley and simmer until heated through. Feel free to adjust sauce seasonings to taste (you can use garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, etc.)
   
6. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg until well beaten
7. Add the cottage cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella, ½ cup Parmesan, and a generous sprinkle of Italian seasoning. Stir to combine with the egg until everything is well blended.
   
8. When the noodles have finished boiling, rinse with cold water and pat dry completely using kitchen towels.
9. Begin the lasagna layering process in a lightly-greased 13x9 pan: Sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, repeat.
10. Once you have added the final layer, pour any remaining sauce over top. 
11. Then sprinkle remaining 1 cup mozzarella and ¼ cup Parmesan on the top.
12. Cover with foil and bake at 375 for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue cooking an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese on the top is bubbly.

All DONE! Enjoy!

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

• Makes approx. 12 meatballs

Container count per 3 meatballs: 
1 & 1/4 Red, 1/4 Green

I often ask myself how I can incorporate more buffalo chicken into my life. This time, it’s in the form of dense, delicious meatballs swimming in hot sauce. Perfect to bring to a potluck or to set out as a party appetizer, or just eat them all yourself. Who needs friends when you've got buffalo chicken meatballs? :P

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups ground chicken
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 cup Frank’s Red Hot sauce
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or spray with cooking spray.
2. Mix chicken, eggs whites, onion, scallions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes so it will be easier to shape.
3. Meanwhile, heat a large, deep saute pan over medium high heat. Add broth, hot sauce, and Worcestershire. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium low and simmer until it thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
4. Take the chicken mixture out of the refrigerator. Use a large spoon or ice cream scoop to scoop into meatballs, and place them on the baking sheet.
5. Cook for 15 minutes, then flip the meatballs over and cook another 10 minutes.
6. Add the meatballs to the saute pan of sauce and thoroughly coat with sauce. Simmer for a few minutes, then serve.

Is this REALLY my life?!

What do I do for a living?

The FIRST thing that comes to mind is *HAVING FUN* and *CHANGING LIVES*!

BUT...my ACTUAL title is a Beachbody Coach! Most of you already know this, and if you didn't...NOW you do!

**It's hard to call this a JOB!**

For those who don’t know what exactly a Beachbody Coach does--->>

Here's my TYPICAL day:

*Wake up, workout, and drink my Shakeology.
*Check in with all Challenge Groups/Coach Training Groups
*Answer emails {{listen to people’s goals and help them find a life-changing solution}}
*Snuggle with my furbaby
*Drive my sister to work, get some errands done.
*Check more emails and read/listen to personal development.
*Check in with my challengers{{see how they're doing}}
*Team calls or coach calls
*ME TIME! <3

What I love about Coaching:

I have the opportunity to make a DIFFERENCE in the lives of others. I am fulfilled. And, I get to do all of this while I live my life the way I want to live it without missing out on the PEOPLE in it! Did I mention that I LITERALLY can do this from ANYWHERE I have an internet connection?!

And, you know what? This is possible for YOU too! I am planning to mentor 2 more people before the start of summer {{busy season}}! If you've EVER considered Coaching in the past or if you’d like a little
info--->>

Please apply here:

http://bit.ly/JoinBoldandBeautifulFitness

OR email me for more info! No OBLIGATIONS!

{{ali.weinmann@me.com}}

Looking forward to working with you!

#WhyNotYOU #GirlBoss #LifebyDesign #Isthisreallymylife #Entrepreneur #Liveforapurpose #BeALLyouCanbe #BoldandBeautifulFitness #PurposeDriven #Coach #DayintheLifeofaCoach

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Turkey and Mushroom Chili

Who doesn't love Chili on those cold winter nights? This is a very simple and hearty chili with plenty of flavor. It's ALWAYS better the second day! You can serve this with cheese or Greek yogurt. It's also delicious with crackers!

For the 21 Day Fixers--Each Serving accounts for 1 Red, 1 and 1/2 Green and 1/2 Yellow (If you add cheese it would be also 1 Blue, and if you add Greek Yogurt it would be an additional 1/4 Red!)

Turkey and Mushroom Chili:
8 Servings; 185 calories each

Ingredients:

1 and 1/2 tsp olive oil
1lb ground turkey
1 onion, chopped
2 cups water
1 (28oz) can low sodium crushed tomatoes
1 (16oz) can kidney beans
1 package mushrooms (optional)
1 tbsp garlic, minced
2 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. 

2. Place turkey in the pot, and cook until evenly brown. 

3. Chop up and stir in onion/mushrooms and cook until tender.

4. Pour water into the pot. 

5. Mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic. 

6. Add all seasonings.

7. Bring to a boil. 

8. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.

ALL DONE! 

If you want you can serve this with cheese on top or Greek yogurt! YUM! :)

Let me know what you think!

21 Day Fix Extreme: Day 3!

Day 3 in the BAG!

Today was Pilates Fix Extreme--and apparently I thought this workout would be easy for some reason? Wayyyy---WRONG! I actually had a tough time getting through the workout. I wanted to give up a BUNCH of times.

We used the resistance band 100% of the time with this workout. What's the trick with that thing? I had such a hard time getting it in the right place--it always felt like I was doing it wrong. It cant be just me?! HAHA!

We worked EVERY part of our bodies. My legs were still SUPER tight from Monday's workout--and now they feel great! I'm not going to say that this was my fav--but I have a new found respect for Pilates. Definitely looking forward to tomorrow's workout--and its LEG day!

I LOVE leg day. Probably because I have some BEASTLY legs!

Check out the preview of Pilates Fix Extreme here!

Progress so far:

-4 lbs!

SAYYYY WHATT?!

A little short on time today, so i'll get back on track with posting about my meals tomorrow!

Be sure to check out my Day 4 review tomorrow!

Balsamic Baked Asparagus with Parmesan

Are you ready for asparagus season? This has to be one of the easiest ways to cook asparagus. Just trim the ends, lay out on a foil lined baking sheet, toss with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, Parmesan, and whatever else you might want on them. I eat them like French  Arrange the asparagus spears on a foil-lined baking sheet. Addictive? Yes.

They’re a perfect side to pretty much ANY protein!

I took a normal Baked Asparagus recipe and REALLY jazzed it up! So DELICIOUS! A MUST try!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound asparagus
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbsp minced garlic
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup loosely packed Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F
2. Break or cut off the woody ends of the asparagus spears. For an added touch, if you want you can use a vegetable peeler to peel the skins off the base of the asparagus spears for a more elegant presentation.
3.  Arrange the asparagus spears on a foil-lined baking sheet
4. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 Tbsp minced garlic, salt and pepper to taste and lastly 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake until cheese begins to brown. Usually 8-15 minutes.

All done!

If you're following the 21 Day Fix meal plan, each serving accounts for 1 Green, 1 Blue and 1 Teaspoon.

Crockpot Basalmic Chicken

Before this recipe I had NEVER cooked ANYTHING in the crock-pot before--but now it is my NEW best friend! So simple and very little involvement--just add ingredients--turn it on and DONE! Throwing something in the crock-pot on a Sunday and having it for the week makes life a lot easier. I knew I wanted a protein for the week, something I could eat on its own or toss on a salad or in a wrap. So I decided to make THIS!

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp. of minced garlic
1/2 tsp. of dried rosemary
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
pinch of kosher salt
1/4 tsp. of freshly ground black pepper

I only used 1 pound of chicken, but you can always reduce or increase the recipe depending on what suits your needs!

Directions:


1. First things first, I coated the boated of the crock-pot with coconut oil (21 Day Fix friendly!).
2. Lay the chicken breasts on the bottom.
3. Sprinkled in 1/2 tsp. of minced garlic, 1/2 tsp. of dried rosemary, a pinch of kosher salt and a 1/4 tsp. of freshly ground black pepper.
4. Then add 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar.
5. Turn the crock-pot on high and cook for about 2 and a half hours.  
6. Flip the chicken about an hour to an hour & a half in!
7. After about 2 and a half hours, turn the crock-pot down to low and shred the chicken (it was so tender, it took about 2 minutes!).  
8. Let the shredded chicken sit in the vinegar mixture on low for another half hour.  I also added about 2 tbsp. more of the balsamic vinegar.

And that's it!  
If you're following the 21 Day Fix Meal Plan--just fill a red container up and this would be considered 1 Red and 1 Teaspoon!