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Workout 25.1
Apricot Soy Chicken with Ginger Broccoli
Why probability probably doesn’t exist (but it is useful to act like it does)
Completes as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
3 burpees
3 DB hang clean & jerks
Lunge 30 feet
6 burpees
6 DB hang clean & jerks
Lunge 30 feet
9 burpees
9 DB hang clean & jerks
Lunge 30 feet
... etc., adding 3 reps per round
Chicken breast drizzled with a sweet and savory apricot-soy glaze, served alongside roasted ginger broccoli.
All of statistics and much of science depends on probability — an astonishing achievement, considering no one’s really sure what it is.
Jump over the dumbbell on each burpee.
Men use a 50-lb. dumbbell. Women use a 35-lb. dumbbell.
Lunge 15 feet down and 15 feet back each round. The length of the lunge does not change, while the reps of the burpee and C&J increase each round.
Post number of rounds completed, as well as load used on the dumbbell.
Ingredients
1 chicken breast (6 oz)
½ fresh apricot (pitted and mashed)
1 Tbsp soy sauce
½ Tbsp ginger (peeled and minced)
1 ½ Tbsp butter (divided)
½ clove garlic (minced)
½ lime (zested and cut into two wedges)
1 cup broccoli florets (cut into bite-size pieces)
½ tsp sesame seeds (toasted)
½ Tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Macronutrients
Protein: 44g
Fat: 22g
Carb: 18g
Preparation
Prep Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Mince ginger (½ Tbsp) and garlic (½ clove), zest lime (½ lime), and mash the apricot (½). Chop fresh cilantro (½ Tbsp).
Roast Broccoli: Toss broccoli (1 cup) with melted butter (½ Tbsp), half of the minced ginger (¼ Tbsp), salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast on the top rack for 12-15 minutes until browned and tender.
Cook Chicken: Pat chicken breast (6 oz) dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat butter (½ Tbsp) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and let rest.
Make Pan Sauce: In the same pan, add butter (½ Tbsp) and the remaining ginger (¼ Tbsp) and garlic (½ clove). Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add mashed apricot (½), lime zest and soy sauce (1 Tbsp), and 2 Tbsp water. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in a squeeze of lime juice.
Finish & Serve: Slice chicken and serve with roasted broccoli. Drizzle the apricot sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds (½ tsp) and fresh cilantro (½ Tbsp) over the top. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
This December 16, 2024 article from Nature, delves into the philosophical debates surrounding probability, questioning whether it represents an inherent property of the universe or merely a construct of human cognition. Despite these uncertainties, the article emphasizes that treating probability as a real entity has proven indispensable in scientific inquiry and practical applications, enabling us to model uncertainty and make informed decisions in an unpredictable world.
COMMENTS
M/45
Charlotte, NC
35-lb.
Lap times (after Lunges):
:48, 1:18, 1:45, 2:09, 2:33, 2:59, 3:11, :15 (for 4 Burpees)
Rx
146 reps (6 rounds + 8 reps)
Male 59yrs.
162 reps Rx
211 reps Rx
*switched order of c&j and push ups
Db c&j (20#s)
Sub 20 Russian twists (20#) for lunges
Score: 7 rds + 12 c&j
My GPP is still good nowadays since I started Coach Greg’s methodology in the Fall of 2007; so thankful 🙌🏼 💞
F/59/5’2/120