Pimienta and spice and everything nice–that's what hot, lean bods are made of. Honestly! It's a well-known fact that spicy foods do a great job of kicking your metabolism into high gear making it so you burn more calories and torch more fat. Or in other words: Eating spicy food makes you hotter, both inside and out. I guess that ol' saying, "You are what you eat," really does hold water, eh? Oh hells, yeah!
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So whether you're looking to drop a few pounds or are just reaaaally into spicy food, you're going to want to take a look at these 10 tongue-scorching, mouthwatering, fat-burning recipes. They are hella good!
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Chicken & chorizo jambalaya
Jambalaya doesn't get any better or healthier than this! Made with lean chicken breast, spicy chorizo, and antioxidant-rich tomatoes, this dish is everything your taste buds and heart desire. Get the full recipe here.
Slow cooked spicy Asian beef
This spicy carne dish is everything! It only clocks in at 341 calories per serving, and packs an impressive 46.3 grams of tummy-filling, muscle-building protein. Get the full recipe here.
Spicy grilled avocado shrimp boat
Yum, my god! Spicy shrimp, hearty quinoa, and grilled avocado dish are a trifecta of delish and healthy goodness! Get the full recipe here.
Spicy sweet potato salad
You'll never want to eat plain ol' potato salad again once you've had a spoonful of this mouthwatering hot and spicy batata and jalepeño ensalada! Get the full recipe here.
Sriracha chicken pozole
This Asian-inspired take on a classic Mexican stew is made with four different kinds of tongue-scorching spices, including guajillo pepper and sriacha. Oooh-wee! Get ready to burn, baby. Burn! Get the full recipe here.
Spiced Pumpkin, Black Bean & Feta Salad
Paprika gives this black bean and pumpkin salad all the flavor it needs. So save yourself some calories and hold the dressing. Get the full recipe here.
Spicy chicken kebobs
Simple, lean, and totally clean, these 103-calorie spicy chicken kebabs are made with a sprinkling of red pepper seeds. Yummers! Get the full recipe here.
Spicy sweet & sour grilled chicken
This saucy chicken dish is made with the zero-calorie Swerve, a diabetes-friendly artificial sweetener, that won't cause your blood sugar levels to spike. Sa-weeet! Get the full recipe here.
Eggs nested in spicy tomato sauce
Kickstart your metabolism with a fat-blasting breakfast, like this lean and mean spicy egg dish. Get the full recipe here.
Spicy veggie quinoa curry
What's bettter than a bowl full of super healthy quinoa? A bowl full of quinoa and spicy veggies! Get the full recipe here.
