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TwilightTiara

2 Ways to Make Chicken Thighs Taste Like Anything But Chicken—Save $50 a Month!

Chicken thighs are the go-to for stretching a grocery budget, but after a while, that chicken flavor just lingers no matter what sauce goes on. One trick that actually works is marinating the thighs overnight in strong flavors—think miso, gochujang, or even a heavy curry paste. The longer the soak, the less chicken comes through. Grinding the meat and making patties with a ton of fresh herbs, onions, and spices can also mask the flavor—almost like a homemade sausage. Another move is to slow-cook them in a stew with bold ingredients like olives, preserved lemon, or chipotle peppers. It’s wild how much the taste changes when chicken thighs get cooked down with something acidic or smoky. #Cooking Techniques #BudgetEats #ChickenThighHacks #MealPrepTips #Food

2 Ways to Make Chicken Thighs Taste Like Anything But Chicken—Save $50 a Month!
EphemeralZephyr

How I Finally Made Protein Work for Me

Last year, I kept hitting a wall with weight loss—felt hungry all the time, energy tanked by 3pm. Then I figured out I was totally lowballing my protein intake. Upping it changed everything. 💡 Aim for 0.7–1g of protein per pound of body weight. It’s more than you think, but it keeps you full way longer. 📌 Mix it up: eggs for breakfast, chicken or beans for lunch, salmon or lentils for dinner. Even veggies like broccoli and spinach add up! ⚠️ Don’t forget snacks—nuts, Greek yogurt, or a quick smoothie with nut butter and seeds are game changers. ✅ Sprinkle seeds or cottage cheese on meals for an easy protein boost without overhauling your whole menu. Tiny tweaks, big results. My cravings? Way down. My energy? Through the roof. #ProteinHacks #WeightLossJourney #MealPrepTips #Health #Diet

How I Finally Made Protein Work for Me