Well we have made it to day 19 on the whole 30! Things are going good so far and we are feeling great. I think last time I said that I was missing my oatmeal. Still am, but today I’ve been missing peanut butter! If you have read many of my past posts, you know that I love my peanut butter. While I am not a person to really get in to “diets” or extremes when it comes to eating, (because I love all food!) we decided to do this because #1 it was only for 30 days (I wouldn’t eliminate grains and dairy full time) and #2 we needed to give our guts a break from all the junk we ate over the holidays and give it time to clean out and heal. So would I recommend this for everyone? Maybe. You never know unless you try something how it’s going to be for you, and it all depends on the reasons behind it.
Anyway, here is another creation to give variety to your whole 30 diet. I made a whole bunch of sauteed brussel sprouts and mushrooms along with a bunch of shredded chicken and just kept it in the fridge to take to work for the week. Then each morning, I would mix up some dressing and throw in some walnuts and off to work I went. Here is the Whole 30 Home Made Mayo Recipe.
One thing that I have noticed with olive oil mayo is that you have to whisk it a little longer than regular mayo. It seems really lumpy at first and that it’s just not going to smooth out, but just keep whisking as vigorously as you can without spilling and eventually it will smooth out. 🙂
I guess you could eat this cold like a salad. It’s pretty similar to my Balsamic Bacon and Brussel Sprout Salad, but I actually liked this one warmed up and ate it hot. I also found a sweeter balsamic vinegar that you could buy at an oil and vinegar specialty shop and I must say that it has made all the difference in the world. A-Mazing. Regular balsamic is fine, it will just be more tart which I like, also. Give it a try and let me know what you think! This one will be a keeper even after the Whole 30!
Also check out my Chicken Zucchini Salad (Whole 30)!
- 5 oz cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 C brussel sprouts
- 1/2 C baby bella mushrooms
- 1 oz chopped walnuts
- 1 T olive oil mayo (or homemade mayo if Whole 30) recipe link above
- 1 T balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 t Italian seasoning
- 1/8 t garlic powder
- 1/4 t kosher salt or to taste
- fresh ground pepper
- In a medium sized frying pan, saute your brussel sprouts (halved) on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add in your mushrooms (quartered) and cook for about another 4-5 minutes unitl mushrooms are cooked through. Add in your cooked shredded chicken and chopped walnuts and toss until hot. Take off the heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together your mayo, vinegar, and the rest of the seasonings until smooth.
- Pour out over chicken mixture and toss to coat everything.
- Enjoy!
- I usually make 4 times this recipe of the chicken, brussel sprouts, and mushrooms and keep in the fridge. Then each day, I mix up the dressing and toss it all together with the walnuts and heat up in the microwave at work.
We made this for dinner tonight. I really enjoyed it! I’ll definitely be making it again!
I made this tonight for dinner and I am so surprised how tasty it is…the walnuts add a umph!
Could I bake the sprouts instead of sautee?
For sure! I have roasted my brussels sprouts often and love it that way just as much 🙂
I am about to start my first Whole30 and I am seeing a lot about balsamic vinegar: be careful about sulfites, which are not allowed! Apparently, if a bottle has sulfites naturally occurring, it’s okay, but if they’ve added sulfites it’s out! I had to check all of my bottles, just want to make sure your readers are aware, as well! This looks like a great recipe, thanks!!
What would you recommend to substitute for the mushrooms?
I think you could replace it with just about any other veggie that you like. I would think sweet potatoes would be great to try!
What is the Italian seasoning? Looking forward to trying this!
Thanks! It’s just a dried spice mix you can find on the spice isle. It should just say Italian seasoning. Or you could just sprinkle on your own dried basil, orengano, and thyme…
Thanks for clarifying! Made it tonight and it was a hit
I’m so glad! Thanks for the feedback. 🙂
Making this today I added sundried tomatoes to the mixture. Hoping it turns out good.
That sounds like it would be delicious! Let me know. 🙂
Do you just sauté them in olive oil?
You can either saute them in a pan or roast them in the oven. 🙂
Wow! That sauce is yummy good! This has definitely moved to my go-to weeknight meals. It was fast, healthy, easy, and delicious!
I am going to try this with some roasted broccoli and cauliflower I already have done. This sounds delish regardless of the veggie!
This has become my go to meal! I have changed up the protein and added some onion to with the veggies. Love, love, love this meal!! I use the primal kitchen avocado mayo. It is the best I have found store bought. Again, love this meal! Thank you!
I love your adaptations! Thanks! I love this one as well. Just made it for work lunches last week. 🙂
Made this tonight and it was soooooo yummy. I did add some riced cauliflower in with the veggies. Hubs says it is a keeper. Thank you for helping us as we transition into,our first round of Whole30
That sounds awesome! I’m glad you liked it and good luck!!
what do you use to saute the sprouts? olive oil or ghee??
I like to use coconut oil. 🙂
I made this tonight.. my husband and I both loved it !! Great whole 30 meal.
Oh! And I added pear to mine… sounds different, but it was so good!
What is the brand of.Balsalmic Vinegar you are hinting at above that is sweeter?
I actually bought it from a specialty oil and vinegar shop here in Utah. I’m not sure the brand, but I know you can find sweeter vinegars at any specialty shop. You might just have to look around a bit. 🙂
I’m making this now with a blackberry ginger balsamic vinegar. So excited! I sautéed my sprouts in ghee.
Oh wow. That sounds amazing!
Hi, do you have a recommended method of preparing the shredded chicken?
I like to just roast a bunch in the oven and then keep in the fridge for what ever I need it for. 🙂 Grilled chicken would work fine too!
What could you use instead of mayo?? Maybe a half of avacado??
You could definitely try it! I love avocado! Or you could just skip the mayo part all together and just use the vinegar and Italian spices.
You mentioned a sweeter balsamic, do you have a source? I get a little tired of all the balsamic in whole 30 and would love a small change.
I absolutely love this dish! It was so creamy and flavorful! I used rotisserie chicken, and cooked the veggies in a little salted butter! We served it over brown rice. Sooo good! Thanks for a wonderful recipe!
I made this the other night. So delicious and satisfying. We roasted the brussel sprouts and some broccoli in the oven. then sauteed the mushrooms on stovetop, added chicken to warm, and then tossed it all together in a big bowl. Even the ten year old liked it!! We will be making this again. oh and I tried to find a “sweeter” balsamic and could only find a fig balsamic vinegar. Super good!!! also good the next morning, cold. 🙂