The
Daily
Fix
3 rounds:
Mozzarella Tomato Basil Balsamic Chicken Skewers
Progress in containing the effects of bad studies
Max handstand push-ups in 5 minutes
Max pull-ups in 2 minutes
Max squats in 1 minute
Tender, grilled chicken skewered with creamy mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil—finished with a tangy balsamic dressing.
Clarivate to stop counting citations to retracted articles in journals’ impact factors
All strict.
Post reps completed each round to comments.
Ingredients
6 oz chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 Tbsp melted butter
1 tsp balsamic vinegar (no sugar added)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
3–4 cherry tomatoes
2 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine size)
3–4 fresh basil leaves, torn or whole
Wooden or metal skewers
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp balsamic vinegar (no sugar added)
½ tsp Dijon mustard
¼ tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Macronutrients
Protein: 60g
Fat: 42g
Carbs: 7g
Preparation
Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken breast chunks (6 oz), melted butter (1 Tbsp), balsamic vinegar (1 tsp), garlic powder (½ tsp), oregano (½ tsp), and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken: Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the marinated chicken for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C). Set aside and let rest briefly.
Assemble the Skewers: Thread the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes (3–4), mozzarella balls (2 oz), and fresh basil leaves (3–4) onto skewers. Fold larger basil leaves if needed to fit.
Char the Tomatoes: Place the assembled skewers back on the grill or grill pan over medium heat for 1–2 minutes. Grill just long enough to lightly char the tomatoes—turn once to get even color. Remove promptly to prevent the mozzarella from melting off.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil (1 Tbsp), balsamic vinegar (1 tsp), Dijon mustard (½ tsp), Italian seasoning (¼ tsp), and salt and pepper to taste.
Serve: Drizzle the balsamic dressing over the skewers just before serving.
"The change comes after some have wondered over the years whether citations to retracted papers should count toward a journal’s impact factor, a controversial yet closely watched metric that measures how often others cite papers from that journal. For many institutions, impact factors have become a proxy for the importance of their faculty’s research."
COMMENTS
Sub:
3x
Max dips - 8, 9, 10
Max strict pull ups - 2, 3, 3
Max Split Squat in 1:00 (alt) - 20, 22, 26
REST 2:00 between triple sets
6/12/41
8/13/40
R2- 24/26/44
R3- 21/23/46
https://youtu.be/2NoQB6rjmyE?si=_KAK1oo8xS92Tz_v
Modifications: Piked push-ups from 24inch box. Regular push-ups. Air squats.
Totals:
Round 1: 20-25-30
Round 2: 15-25-30
Round 3: 15-25-35
Notes: from a strength perspective, shoulders have always been the weakest as a group. As a progression, the discipline of sticking with pikes (strick patterns) for longer will pay bigger dividends.