Chicken Bites

• 2 lbs. organic chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 tsps sea salt (divided)
• 2 tsps black pepper (divided)
• 2 tsps smoked paprika (divided)
• 2 tsps onion powder (divided)
• 2 tsps garlic powder (divided)
• 2 tsps dried parsley (divided)
• 2 tsps dried thyme (divided)
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup organic all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2-3 cups breadcrumbs
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup almond milk, unsweetened (or whole milk/plant-based milk)
• 2 cups BBQ sauce
• 2 Tbsps unsalted butter

Greens and Vegetables

• 1 bunch organic kale, de-stemmed and roughly chopped
• 4 cups organic arugula
• 2 medium peaches, sliced (skin on or peeled as preferred)
• 1/2 cup cooked black beans
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (optional: roasted)
• 1 jalapeño, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

Toppings and Extras

• 1 1/2 cups croutons
• 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese

Dressing

• 3 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tsps hot honey (or organic raw honey/maple syrup)
• 3 Tbsps red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp honey Dijon mustard
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste