A Tidy Take with Chris Marcum, from Chris Loves Julia & Hey Old Sport - In this episode, Tidy Dad talks with Chris Marcum from the lifestyle duo Chris Loves Julia. Chris is also a home chef and recently founded the brand Hey Old Sport to launch Overachiever, his versatile seasoning blend. Chris shares insights on the spice blend, and how it can enhance meals while accommodating various dietary restrictions. He shares about the importance of flavor in cooking, how to make meal prep more joyful and less stressful, and the significance of prioritizing fresh ingredients and flavors.

Takeaways

* Tidy up your cooking by prioritizing what you want to get out of your food

* Focus on fresh food, real ingredients, and getting flavor out of your food

* The Overachiever seasoning blend enhances flavor and simplifies cooking

Overachiever Spice Blend

Grab the Overachiever seasoning blend HERE: it’s become a staple in our kitchen, and I’m sure it’ll be one in yours too. Bonus: it makes a great hostess or holiday gift.

Recipes

Here’s what’s on Chris’ holiday menu: Get all the recipes HERE!

And here’s my own recipe: Tidy Dad’s Overachiever Chicken Tenders

Crunchy, flavorful, kid-approved, and ready in under 15 minutes

Ingredients

* 1 lb chicken tenderloins (or sliced chicken breast)

* 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)

* ½ cup breadcrumbs

* 2 tbsp Overachiever seasoning blend

* 1 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional, but delicious)

* Cooking spray

Instructions

* Prep your coating:In a shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs + Overachiever (and Parmesan, if using).

* Make the egg wash: Whisk the egg and water in a separate bowl.

* Dip + coat:

* Dip each chicken tender into the egg wash.

* Press into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated on all sides.

* Air fry:

* Preheat air fryer to 400°F.

* Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.

* Add chicken in a single layer (work in batches if needed).

* Air fry 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and cooked through (165°F internal temp).

* Serve:Let cool for 2 minutes, then serve with your favorite dips—honey mustard, ranch, BBQ, or ketchup.

Tidy Tip - Make a double batch of the chicken tenders, slice them up, and store in your snackle box in the refrigerator for quick protein packed snacks or salad toppers!

In this episode: Chris Loves Julia, Hey Old Sport, Overachiever spice blend, cooking, lifestyle, meal prep, holiday cooking, spices, flavor, stress-free cooking, cooking tips

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🌟 Try the Overachiever seasoning blend: Order it HERE

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