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23
Jul
2024

Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs (Air Fryer)

categories: Air Fryer Recipes, Chicken, Main Dishes

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Make Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs in an air fryer! Chicken marinates in olive oil and spices before cooking. Crispy outside, juicy inside!

If you’re looking for a delicious air fryer recipe using chicken, may I suggest this one for garlic herb chicken thighs? It is a simple recipe to prepare with very minimal prep and the chicken comes out fantastic every time I’ve made it.

You will use 4 large bone in, skin on chicken thighs. They are coated with a seasoning marinade for 30 minutes before cooking. Pop them in the air fryer and cook for 20 minutes, and the result is a delicious, flavorful main dish!

It’s such a simple recipe, and it’s so good. Here’s how to make garlic herb chicken thighs in an air fryer.

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Prepare The Chicken Thighs

Pat the chicken thighs dry using paper towels. The skin is left on for this recipe, because it adds to the crispiness of the finished garlic herb chicken thighs.

Once patted dry, place the chicken thighs in a large bowl, and set it aside while you prepare a simple seasoning mix.

Make The Seasoning Mix

The spice mix is a cinch to make! Simply mix garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, rosemary and tarragon in a small bowl until they’re combined.

That’s it… see how easy that was? You will use ALL of this mixture for the four chicken thighs.

Drizzle olive oil over the chicken thighs, then add the seasoning mix on top. Use your hands to rub and coat the chicken with oil and the spices.

Continue until all the chicken thighs are coated on all sides with oil and spices. Rub the mixture into the surface of the chicken so it adheres.

Let the spice/oil-coated chicken marinate for 30 minutes. This allows the spices (and oil, for crispiness) to help give flavor to the chicken skin and meat, before they are cooked.

Now It’s Time For The Air Fryer!

Preheat the air fryer to 380°F. NOTE: My air fryer preheats at a default temp. of 400°F, so I preheat it at this temperature, then adjust it down to cook the chicken thighs.

Once the air fryer has preheated, adjust the temperature to 380°F. Place the marinated chicken thighs in the inner basket, leaving a small amount of space between each one.

TIP: If you are cooking more than 4 thighs, be sure to not overcrowd the basket, to ensure each piece of chicken cooks evenly and becomes crisp on the outside.

Select the CHICKEN button if your air fryer has that feature. If not, set the timer for 20 minutes (at 380°F.) . Press START, and air fry the chicken for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, press PAUSE, and flip the chicken thighs over to the other side. They should already be nicely browned at this point.

Continue cooking the other side for the remaining 10 minutes OR until the garlic herb chicken thighs reach a “safe” internal temperature of 165°F.

Serve The Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs

The garlic herb chicken thighs should be fully cooked at this point and can now be served. We let them rest for 1-2 minutes to let the internal juices redistribute through the meat before serving.

The chicken thighs taste great, thanks to the marinade! They also are juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Serve with your favorite sides, and enjoy this simple meat dish!

I hope you have the opportunity to make these delicious garlic herb chicken thighs, and trust you’ll like them as much as we do.

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Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs (Instant Pot)

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Inactive Prep: Marinating Time

30 mins

Total Time

55 mins

Make Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs in an air fryer! Chicken marinates in olive oil and spices before cooking. Crispy outside, juicy inside!

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: All Cuisines

Keyword: garlic herb chicken thighs

Servings: 4

Calories Per Serving: 374 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

4 large chicken thighs (bone in, skin on)
1½ Tablespoons olive oil

For Spice Mix:

1½ Tablespoons garlic powder
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon dried tarragon

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Instructions

Pat chicken thighs dry using paper towels. Place chicken in a large bowl; set aside.
In a separate small bowl, combine garlic powder, salt, black pepper, thyme, rosemary and tarragon.
Drizzle olive oil over the chicken, then add spice mix. Use your hands to rub and coat chicken with oil and spices until they adhere. Continue until chicken is coated on all sides with oil/spices. Let chicken marinate for 30 minutes.
Preheat air fryer according to manufacturer directions. Once preheated, adjust temperature to 380°F. Place chicken thighs in the inner basket, leaving space between each one. TIP: If cooking more than 4 thighs, don't overcrowd the basket, to ensure each piece cooks evenly and becomes crisp on the outside.
Select the CHICKEN button if the air fryer has that feature. If not, set the timer for 20 minutes (at 380°F). Press START; cook chicken for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, press PAUSE; flip chicken over to the other side. Continue cooking the other side the remaining 10 minutes OR until the garlic herb chicken thighs reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
When done, let chicken rest 1-2 minutes to let internal juices redistribute in the meat. Serve with favorite side dishes and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs (Instant Pot)

Amount Per Serving (1 thigh (1/4 of total))

Calories 374 Calories from Fat 261

% Daily Value*

Fat 29g45%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 6g

Monounsaturated Fat 14g

Cholesterol 142mg47%

Sodium 549mg24%

Potassium 338mg10%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 0.3g1%

Sugar 0.1g0%

Protein 24g48%

Vitamin A 121IU2%

Vitamin C 0.1mg0%

Calcium 17mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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04
Jun
2024

Chicken Ricotta Meatballs For 2

categories: Chicken, Main Dishes

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Chicken Ricotta Meatballs For 2 is an easy dish! Recipe yields 8 baked meatballs with Ricotta, Parmesan, spinach, red pepper and Italian spices.

Today I want to share a recipe I came up with a recipe I came up with for CHICKEN meatballs that taste great. I’ve been making a variety of meatballs for years and years using beef, turkey and chicken.

This time I played with different ingredients and came up with a small batch recipe, perfect for two people OR enough for one person to enjoy (with leftovers)!

It is so easy to make these meatballs! Simply combine ingredients, shape into meatballs, then bake. That’s the basics of how truly easy the meatballs are to make. If you can do that… you’ve got this!

Even though the meatballs themselves have great flavor, I like to serve them on a bed of marinara sauce for even more taste and color. You may also like to serve them with pasta, which is another wonderful option, as well.

I hope you enjoy these cheese, veggie and spice-filled chicken meatballs because they taste great! Here’s how to make them.

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Make The Meatballs

Place ground chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, an egg, diced bell pepper and baby spinach in a medium bowl.

Add minced garlic, dried oregano, basil, and salt and pepper, and then stir well, to fully combine these ingredients.

Now it’s time to shape that mixture into meatballs! This recipe will yield about 8 meatballs in total, unless you are doubling or tripling the ingredients to serve more people.

Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1½” wide. Roll the mixture one at a time into a ball, and then place the meatball on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Continue until you have eight chicken ricotta meatballs of equal size.

Bake The Meatballs

Bake the meatballs in a preheated 400°F (or 204.4°C) oven for 23-25 minutes. You do not need to turn them while they are baking.

When done, they should be cooked through, and golden brown on the outside. Transfer baking sheet to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

Serve The Chicken Ricotta Meatballs For 2

To serve the chicken ricotta meatballs for 2, spoon warm marinara sauce (purchased or homemade) in the bottom of a 2 quart bowl or baking dish.

Add enough sauce to cover the bottom with about 1/2″ of sauce. Set the hot meatballs on top of the sauce. Sprinkle the meatballs with additional finely grated Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.

The meatballs are wonderful served “as is”, with that little bit of sauce. Of course if you want to, serve the meatballs on top of cooked spaghetti noodles.

I really hope you enjoy these tasty chicken ricotta meatballs, and trust you’ll like them as much as we do! These meatballs are a great option for a meal that doesn’t take much effort to make… and they taste good, too!

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Chicken Ricotta Meatballs For 2

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

40 mins

Chicken Ricotta Meatballs For 2 is an easy dish! Recipe yields 8 baked meatballs with Ricotta, Parmesan, spinach, red pepper and Italian spices.

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: All Cuisines

Keyword: chicken ricotta meatballs

Servings: 2

Calories Per Serving: 333 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

½ pound ground chicken
¼ cup ricotta cheese
3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tablespoons plain dried breadcrumbs
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh baby spinach **finely chopped- stems removed
2 Tablespoons chopped red bell pepper **finely chopped- seeds removed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon salt and pepper ( ¼ t. each)

For Serving: (optional, but recommend!): more Parmesan cheese to garnish meatballs, and marinara sauce of choice

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400℉ or 204.4℃. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat mat.
Place all ingredients (except optional garnish) in a medium bowl. Stir well, to fully combine.
Shape and roll mixture into 8 meatballs, each about 1½" wide. Place meatballs on the parchment (or silpat)-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake meatballs at 400°F (or 204.4°C) for 23-25 minutes without disturbing. When done, they should be cooked through, and golden brown on the outside. Let meatballs cool 1 minute before transferring them to the sauce (using a spatula).
To serve, spoon warm marinara sauce (purchased or homemade) in the bottom of a 2 quart bowl or baking dish. Add enough sauce to cover the bottom with about 1/2" of sauce. Set the hot meatballs in a single layer on top of the sauce. Sprinkle meatballs with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

NOTE: Optional Parmesan garnish and marinara sauce were not included in the caloric calculation as quantities used and varieties may differ widely.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Ricotta Meatballs For 2

Amount Per Serving (1 (4 meatballs))

Calories 333 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 213mg71%

Sodium 637mg28%

Potassium 810mg23%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 31g62%

Vitamin A 2025IU41%

Vitamin C 17mg21%

Calcium 199mg20%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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10
May
2024

Chicken Suizas Hand Pies

categories: Chicken, Main Dishes, Mexican / Southwestern

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Chicken Suizas Hand Pies are delicious, baked, hand-held pastries filled with chicken, cream cheese, green chiles, jack and cheddar cheeses.

Hand-held filled pastries filled with meat, vegetables or fruit are known and loved around the world. They are called by many titles such as empanadas, hand-pies, turnovers, pasties, pirozhki, calzones, etc., depending on which country they are from.

The recipe I am sharing today is a hand-held pastry, filled with shredded chicken, green chiles, 3 cheeses, and spices. You can make them using homemade pie crust OR a box of store-bought pastry dough, enough for a double crust pie.

I found this recipe online several years ago and made several changes to the original recipe, to suit our taste. The end result is 12 cute, filled hand pies (similar in taste to suizas enchiladas) that can be enjoyed as a hand-held snack or meal.

They are fairly small in size (around 5″ wide), and are low in calories, so go ahead and eat a couple of them if you want! Here’s how to make chicken suizas hand pies.

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Make The Chicken Filling

Place cooked shredded chicken, soft cream cheese, chopped green chiles, grated cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses and spices in a large bowl.

Stir well to fully incorporate these ingredients. Be sure to use room temperature cream cheese to make this step MUCH easier!

Cut Out Pastry Circles

Lightly flour a work surface. Whether you’re using purchased or homemade pie dough, lay one crust at a time on the floured surface. Cut 5″ circles out of the dough. I use the top of a 5″ jar to do this!

NOTE: You don’t want to buy pie crusts pre-formed in aluminum pie tins. The dough needs to be flat and round. If purchasing, buy a box of ready made pie pastry (for a double crust pie, like Pillsbury).

Try to get as many 5″ circles out of the two crusts as possible (re-rolling the scraps as necessary). Typically I end up with 12 circles, using the dough from 2 homemade pie crusts.

Fill The Hand Pies

Once the pastry dough has been cut into 5″ circles, place them on an ungreased large cookie sheet (or sheets), leaving space between each one.

Place a couple Tablespoonfuls of the chicken filling on one half of the circle, being careful to NOT add too much filling. Leave the edge free of filling (as shown below).

Carefully fold the empty half of the pastry dough up and over the filling until it meets the opposite edge. Use a fork (or your fingers) to crimp the edges of the hand pie together to seal.

Try your best to make sure the pies are sealed tightly, so the filling doesn’t run out of them while they bake.

Brush the pastry dough with a lightly beaten egg. This step will help the pastry dough to brown slightly while baking.

Bake The Chicken Suizas Hand Pies

Bake the Chicken Suizas Hand Pies on an ungreased, large baking sheet (or 2 sheets) at 425°F. for 15-17 minutes. TIP: Oven temperatures can vary slightly, so I recommend checking on them after 14 minutes.

When done, the crust should be lightly crisp/flaky on the outside and golden brown in color. Remove the baking sheet(s) from the oven and transfer the hand pies to a wire rack using a spatula.

Serve The Chicken Suizas Hand Pies

Let them cool 1-2 minutes, then serve. I’m confident you’ll enjoy the creamy seasoned chicken and cheese filling, and the flaky, golden crust on the outside!

These hand pies are at their best eaten on the same day they are baked, but you can reheat them in a microwave oven the next day, if necessary.

I hope you have the opportunity to make these absolutely delicious Chicken Suizas Hand Pies, because they’re so GOOD!

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Recipe adapted from (and with thanks to) Rebekah at: https://www.kitchengidget.com/2016/03/09/green-chile-chicken-enchilada-hand-pies/

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Chicken Suizas Hand Pies

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

35 mins

Chicken Suizas Hand Pies are delicious, baked, hand-held pastries filled with chicken, cream cheese, green chiles, jack and cheddar cheeses.

Category: Lunch, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken suizas hand pies

Servings: 12

Calories Per Serving: 109 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

1¾ cups cooked, shredded chicken breast approx. 2 small breasts
8 ounces cream cheese softened (room temp.)
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded jack cheese
4.5 ounces chopped green chiles (canned) = 1 can
¼ teaspoon salt and pepper (each)
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
2 unbaked pie crusts purchased pastry dough or homemade
1 large egg lightly beaten

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425℉.
Place chicken, cream cheese, green chiles, cheddar cheese, jack cheese and spices in a large bowl. Stir well until combined.
Roll out and/ or lay pie crust dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut 5" circles out of the dough, cutting 12 circles out (re-rolling scraps as necessary).
Place pastry rounds on ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between each. Spoon 2 T. of filling on ½ of each circle; DO NOT over fill! Leave filled edge free of filling. Carefully fold the empty side of dough up and over filling until it meets the opposite edge. Use a fork (or fingers) to crimp edges of dough together to seal completely, so filling doesn't escape while baking. Brush dough with beaten egg.
Bake for 15-17 minutes. TIP: Oven temperatures can vary so I recommend checking on them after 14 minutes. When done, crust should be crisp/flaky on the outside and golden brown.
Remove pan(s) from oven; transfer hand pies to a wire rack. Let cool 1-2 minutes, then serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Suizas Hand Pies

Amount Per Serving (1 hand pie)

Calories 109 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Trans Fat 0.004g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 49mg16%

Sodium 250mg11%

Potassium 155mg4%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 0.2g1%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 9g18%

Vitamin A 231IU5%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 104mg10%

Iron 0.4mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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01
Apr
2024

Lemon Pineapple Chicken Bites

categories: Asian, Chicken, Main Dishes

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Lemon Pineapple Chicken Bites is a delicious dish with chunks of fried chicken and pineapple coated in a sweet Asian lemon pineapple sauce.

Do you enjoy lemon chicken? I sure do! Today I want to share a recipe for lemon pineapple chicken bites that is really, really good!

I found the original recipe online, and added a couple ingredients (pineapple being one of them). Then I changed the measurements of a few ingredients, and slightly tweaked the cooking process for the sauce.

All that said, these lemon pineapple chicken bites ended up being absolutely delicious! My husband, son and I enjoyed it very much.

This dish is best when eaten the same day it’s made, but we did have enough leftovers for 2 more meals (easily reheated in our microwave). Here’s how to make lemon pineapple chicken bites.

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Make The Lemon Pineapple Sauce

The first thing to do is make the lemon pineapple sauce. It’s really easy! Simply combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl, and stir it very well, until combined and brown sugar has dissolved.

The sauce ingredients are: sesame oil, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, chicken broth, honey, pineapple juice, brown sugar, pepper, white vinegar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

Later, this Asian-inspired sauce will be cooked and thickened using cornstarch before adding the cooked chicken and pineapple. Set it aside for now.

Prepare The Chicken

Pat the boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry and then cut them into bite-sized pieces (in approximately 2″ cubes). Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper.

The next step is battering the chicken pieces before they are fried. Here’s how to do that (and yes, it’s a bit messy).

In one bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, place an egg and milk, and whisk to combine.
Fully cover the pieces of chicken in the flour mixture (coat several at a time)
Place the flour covered chicken pieces into the milk mixture and turn to coat (coat several at a time). Let excess egg drip back into the bowl.
Coat the pieces of chicken again in the flour mixture. Now they are ready to be cooked.

Cook The Chicken Bites

Heat oil on Medium heat in large skillet until very hot, but not smoking. Fry the coated chicken pieces in hot oil until all sides are browned and the chicken is cooked through. You may need to do this in batches, so you don’t overcrowd the pan.

Once fully cooked through, transfer the chicken pieces to paper towels to absorb excess oil. Repeat this process until all the chicken pieces are cooked.

Cook The Lemon Pineapple Sauce

Measure 3 Tablespoons of the reserved lemon pineapple sauce into a small bowl. Add 2½ Tablespoons of cornstarch and whisk or stir until this mixture is blended and lump-free.

Pour the remaining lemon pineapple sauce into a large skillet (big enough to hold all the chicken). Bring this mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook for 1 minute, stirring often.

Add the cornstarch mixture, and whisk or stir it well to incorporate it fully into the sauce. The sauce will thicken very quickly!

Add Remaining Ingredients To The Sauce

Once the sauce thickens, immediately add the chicken pieces and the pineapple chunks. Stir well, to fully coat the chicken and pineapple with sauce.

Cook on MEDIUM-LOW, stirring constantly, only until everything is heated through, then remove the skillet from the heat. Now you’re ready to serve this dish!

Serve The Lemon Pineapple Chicken Bites

Garnish the lemon pineapple chicken bites with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and a lemon slice, if desired. These are optional, of course, but add a pop of color and flavor to an already yummy main dish!

Serve immediately while the chicken is hot! I highly recommend serving this dish with rice or noodles on the side.

This time (while photographing the recipe steps) I served it with a twist on fried rice called Asian Orzo Veggie Skillet. It was a wonderful accompaniment to this meal.

Lemon Pineapple Chicken Bites taste wonderful, and I really believe you’ll enjoy them, too! The chicken is tender and has fantastic flavor, thanks to that delicious, lip-smackin’ Asian sauce!

Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and I hope you have a GREAT day!

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Recipe adapted from: Abeer Rizvi, at http://cakewhiz.com/chinese-lemon-chicken-recipe/

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Lemon Pineapple Chicken Bites

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

Lemon Pineapple Chicken Bites is a delicious dish with chunks of fried chicken and pineapple coated in a sweet Asian lemon pineapple sauce.

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: lemon pineapple chicken bites

Servings: 5

Calories Per Serving: 608 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

For Chicken:

1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast cut in 2" cubes
1¼ cups all purpose flour
salt and pepper, to season chicken
1 cup low-fat milk (1%)
1 large egg
1 cup vegetable oil (for frying chicken)

For Sauce:

1 Tablespoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon minced ginger
1½ teaspoons minced garlic
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
¼ cup chicken broth (or water)
¼ cup honey
⅓ cup brown sugar dark or light
⅓ cup pineapple juice
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 Tablespoon white vinegar
2 large lemons (juice of) remove lemon zest before juicing
1½ teaspoons lemon zest
2½ Tablespoons cornstarch added at end of cooking

Remaining Ingredients:

1 cup pineapple chunks about ½ a 20 oz. can, drained
green onions (OPTIONAL GARNISH) thinly sliced
sesame seeds (OPTIONAL GARNISH) sprinkle as desired

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Instructions

Combine sauce ingredients (except cornstarch) in a bowl; stir well, until combined.
Pat chicken dry. Cut into about 2" cubes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Batter the chicken: In one bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. In separate bowl, whisk egg and milk to combine. Roll chicken in flour mixture until covered (several at a time), then roll and cover them in milk/egg mixture, letting excess drip back into bowl. Coat chicken again in flour mixture. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Heat oil on Medium heat in large skillet until very hot, but not smoking. Fry battered chicken pieces (in small batches) in the hot oil until all sides have browned and chicken is cooked through. Once fully cooked, transfer chicken onto paper towels to absorb excess oil. Repeat process until all chicken is cooked.
Measure 3 Tablespoons of the reserved sauce into a small bowl. Add cornstarch; mix well, until combined/lump-free. Pour remaining sauce into a large skillet. Bring sauce to a boil, stirring often; cook for 1 minute. Add cornstarch mixture. Whisk to incorporate it into the sauce, which will thicken quickly!
Once sauce thickens, immediately add chicken and pineapple. Stir to fully coat them with sauce. Cook on MEDIUM-LOW, stirring constantly, only until everything is heated through; remove skillet from the heat.
Serve immediately. Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and a lemon slice, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Lemon Pineapple Chicken Bites

Amount Per Serving (1 (1/5 of total))

Calories 608 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 8g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Cholesterol 127mg42%

Sodium 661mg29%

Potassium 856mg24%

Carbohydrates 73g24%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 40g44%

Protein 37g74%

Vitamin A 223IU4%

Vitamin C 32mg39%

Calcium 119mg12%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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09
Feb
2024

Chicken Green Chile Enchiladas

categories: Chicken, Main Dishes, Mexican / Southwestern

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Delicious Chicken Green Chile Enchiladas are filled with shredded chicken, 3 cheeses, green chiles, and are covered in green sauce (makes 8)!

Do you enjoy enchiladas? We LOVE them, and I make several kinds (cheese, pork, beef and chicken). This recipe is one I came up with many years ago, and continue to make for my husband and I.

The recipe is simple enough. Combine the filling ingredients, fill eight medium sized flour tortillas, place in pan, and cover with green enchilada sauce and more cheese. After baking them, the finished enchiladas taste wonderful!

I try to cook the chicken ahead of time, then the preparation of these yummy, cheesy chicken enchiladas goes really quickly. Here’s how to make chicken green chile enchiladas. I think you’re going to enjoy them!

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Shred Cooked Chicken

This recipe for enchiladas requires 2 cups of shredded chicken. I simply boil boneless chicken breasts in water until fully cooked, and try to cook them ahead of time.

Once cooked, drain and then shred the chicken using two forks OR put them in a Kitchen Aid mixer, and let the machine do the work!

Have you ever tried shredding chicken with a Kitchen Aid mixer before? It’s so easy. Put the cooked chicken in the bowl, and turn it on from low progressing to medium speed and in a very short time, the chicken will be shredded!

Prepare The Enchilada Filling

Place the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, diced green chiles, jack cheese, and cheddar cheese in a medium sized mixing bowl.

Add cumin, onion powder and garlic powder. Use a fork to mix these ingredients until fully combined. Take a tiny bite, then season with salt and pepper, to suit your taste.

Fill the Enchiladas

Before filling the enchiladas, spoon enough of the green enchilada sauce into a rimmed baking pan to barely cover the bottom (approx. 3-4 Tablespoons). If using smaller baking dishes, you may have to use two pans for the enchiladas (see my 2nd photo below).

Fill eight medium sized flour tortillas with the chicken mixture by evenly dividing it between the tortillas. NOTE: This “typically” is about 3-4 Tablespoons of chicken filling per enchilada.

Spoon the chicken mixture in a strip down the middle of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla around the filling, and then place the filled tortillas, seam side down into the prepared baking pan.

Evenly divide the remaining green enchilada sauce over the top of each of the enchiladas, spreading it, to cover.

Bake The Chicken Green Chile Enchiladas

Sprinkle the chicken green chile enchiladas with the reserved jack and cheddar cheeses. Now it’s time to cook them.

Bake the enchiladas at 375°F (covered) for 20-22 minutes, removing the foil halfway through the baking time. When done, the cheese on top will be melted, and the sauce should be bubbly around the edges of the pan.

Serve The Chicken Green Chile Enchiladas

Transfer the baking pan(s) from the oven to a wire rack, and let the enchiladas cool for a couple minutes before removing them from the pan.

Use a spatulas (or two, if needed) to transfer the chicken green chile enchiladas onto individual plates. If desired, garnish the enchiladas with sour cream, guacamole, and/or cilantro.

The garnishes are your choice, of course. Honestly, these enchiladas are good just the way they are, so many times we don’t add a thing to them! Serve them while they are hot… and enjoy!

I hope you have the chance to make these enchiladas, and trust you will enjoy them as much as we do. They’re really tasty!

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Chicken Green Chile Enchiladas

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

35 mins

Delicious Chicken Green Chile Enchiladas are filled with shredded chicken, 3 cheeses, green chiles, and are covered in green sauce (makes 8)!

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern

Keyword: chicken green chile enchiladas

Servings: 8 enchiladas

Calories Per Serving: 320 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
8 ounces light cream cheese softened
4.5 ounces chopped green chiles (canned)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese **DIVIDED USE
1 cup grated jack cheese **DIVIDED USE
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper, to taste
8 medium flour tortillas
10 ounces green enchilada sauce (canned)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375℉. Spoon enough enchilada sauce into a 9"x13" baking pan to barely cover the bottom (approx. 3-4 Tablespoons). Set aside.
Place shredded chicken, cream cheese, green chiles, ¾ cup of jack cheese, and ¾ cup of cheddar cheese in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add cumin, onion powder and garlic powder. Use a fork to mix until combined. Take bite; season with salt and pepper, as desired.
Fill tortillas with chicken mixture, evenly dividing it between 8 tortillas. NOTE: This "typically" is about 3-4 Tablespoons filling per enchilada. Spoon chicken mixture in a strip down the middle of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla around the filling; place seam side down in prepared baking pan.
Evenly divide remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas, spreading to cover. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup jack cheese and ¼ cup cheddar cheese. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
Bake enchiladas at 375°F (covered) for 20-22 minutes, removing the foil halfway through baking time. When done, cheese should be melted, enchiladas are heated through, and sauce is bubbly around edges of the pan.
Transfer pan to a wire rack; let enchiladas cool 1-2 minutes before removing them from the pan. Use a spatula (or two) to transfer enchiladas onto plates. If desired, garnish with sour cream, guacamole, and/or cilantro. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Green Chile Enchiladas

Amount Per Serving (1 enchilada)

Calories 320 Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Fat 17g26%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 66mg22%

Sodium 1011mg44%

Potassium 289mg8%

Carbohydrates 21g7%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 20g40%

Vitamin A 675IU14%

Vitamin C 7mg8%

Calcium 300mg30%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Jan
2024

Baked Chicken Thighs and Legs

categories: Chicken, Main Dishes

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Baked Chicken Thighs And Legs is a SIMPLE recipe for juicy baked chicken! Covered in a dry seasoning mix, they have great flavor, too!

If you happen to be looking for a simple, delicious chicken recipe, I hope you will check this one out! Baked Chicken Thighs And Legs are really easy to prepare with very minimal prep time or effort, and the results are wonderfully delicious!

You can use chicken thighs (bone-in is preferred) OR any combination of chicken thighs AND legs, which is how I prefer to make this dish.

The end result (after baking) is juicy chicken that has a great combination of spices and brown sugar, bringing great flavor to a simple dish. Here’s how to make baked chicken thighs and legs.

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Make The Spice Rub For The Chicken

Before making the spice rub, preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a 13″ x 9″ baking pan with parchment paper (or aluminum foil).

Place Italian seasoning, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir or whisk the dry spices together until they are fully mixed.

This mixture is the dry spice rub you will use to season the chicken the chicken thighs and legs. Once fully combined, set the bowl aside for a moment while you prepare the chicken.

A Note About The Chicken

NOTE: This recipe calls for 8 total pieces of chicken (only 7 shown in photo below). You can use any combination you wish, including 8 thighs (or 5 thighs and 3 legs, etc.), which is what I typically use.

The recipe will yield about 6 servings. I only eat one chicken thigh when I cook this dish, but my husband likes to eat two pieces… a thigh AND a leg.

If you need more chicken for a larger family (or more adults), simply adjust the amount of chicken and seasoning mix accordingly. It is easy to do, so make it your own!

The chicken used in the recipe is bone-in and skin-on. That being said, if you only have boneless, skinless chicken thighs, your cooking time will be about 10 minutes less to cook the chicken through to a safe internal temperature.

Prepare The Chicken For Baking

First, pat the chicken pieces dry, using paper towels to absorb the moisture. Once dried, place the chicken in the prepared baking dish, in a single layer.

Rub or brush the chicken pieces with olive oil (on BOTH sides). Next, sprinkle each side with the spice mix, making sure to rub the spices into the chicken.

Once the chicken pieces are oiled and seasoned on BOTH sides, re-position them in the prepared baking dish, with the skin side UP.

Time To Bake The Chicken

Place the chicken thighs and legs into a preheated oven. Bake at 400°F. for approximately 30-40 minutes. The baking time may vary slightly in that range, because of the different size chicken thighs that you may use.

When done the internal temperature of the chicken should register 165°F. You can check the temp. by inserting a digital meat thermometer into a thick piece of the chicken thigh.

Transfer the cooked chicken thighs and legs out of the baking dish and onto a large platter, and serve immediately.

Serve The Baked Chicken Thighs And Legs

This is such a nice comfort food type meal for us. My husband loves mashed potatoes and petite peas served with this chicken, when we have it for dinner.

Whether you like eating 1 thigh and 1 leg, 2 legs, 1 thigh, or 2 thighs on your plate (so many combos!), I am confident you will enjoy this simply prepared, yet tasty chicken!

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Baked Chicken Thighs and Legs

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

45 mins

Baked Chicken Thighs And Legs is a SIMPLE recipe for juicy baked chicken! Covered in a dry seasoning mix, they have great flavor, too!

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: All Cuisines

Keyword: baked chicken thighs and legs

Servings: 6

Calories Per Serving: 453 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

For Chicken: You will need approx. 3 pounds bone-in chicken legs and thighs in total (this is the combo I use)

6 bone-in chicken thighs
2 chicken legs
1½ Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

To Make Seasoning Mix:

1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt (table salt) (or use 1 t. coarse Kosher salt)
½ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a 13" x 9" baking pan with parchment paper (or aluminum foil).
Place Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, brown sugar, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir or whisk spices together until fully combined.
Pat chicken pieces dry, using paper towels to absorb moisture. Once dried, place chicken in prepared baking dish in a single layer. Rub or brush chicken pieces with olive oil (on BOTH sides). Next, sprinkle each side with spice mix, making sure to rub the spices into the chicken. Once chicken is oiled/seasoned on BOTH sides, re-position pieces in baking dish, skin side UP.
Bake chicken at 400°F. for 30-40 minutes. Do not turn the chicken during this time. Your total baking time may vary slightly, based on the size of chicken pieces used. When done, internal temp. of chicken should register 165°F. Check temp. by inserting a digital meat thermometer into a thick piece of a chicken thigh.
Transfer cooked chicken out of the baking dish and onto a large platter; serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Baked Chicken Thighs and Legs

Amount Per Serving (1 thigh)

Calories 453 Calories from Fat 306

% Daily Value*

Fat 34g52%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 7g

Monounsaturated Fat 15g

Cholesterol 182mg61%

Sodium 343mg15%

Potassium 428mg12%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 31g62%

Vitamin A 496IU10%

Vitamin C 0.2mg0%

Calcium 34mg3%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Nov
2023

Pecan-Crusted Chicken (4 ingredients!)

categories: Chicken, Main Dishes

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Pecan-Crusted Chicken is a delicious entrée, with only 4 ingredients, 10 minutes prep, and in the oven it goes! A perfect dish for busy days!

If you’re like me, sometimes it’s hard to come up with a quick and easy dinner, especially when you’re tired from a long day!

Today I want to share a recipe that solves that problem… and it is absolutely yummy! Pecan-crusted chicken takes only about 10 minutes to “get ready”, then you pop it in the oven for about 18 minutes to bake. That’s it!

I originally found the recipe in one of my old cookbooks, and made a few minor changes to suit our taste, and this is the result. Tender chicken breasts, flavored with a honey mustard glaze, then topped with chopped pecans and baked. Yum!

The recipe makes two servings but can be easily doubled or tripled, to suit your needs. Here’s how to make pecan-crusted chicken.

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Make The Honey Dijon Glaze

Making the honey Dijon mustard glaze for the chicken is a cinch! Place 1¾ Tablespoons of honey in a small bowl.

Add 1 Tablespoon of Dijon mustard, then stir well, to fully blend it into the honey. This is the simple glaze for the chicken. Set the bowl aside.

Prepare The Chicken Breasts For Baking

Pat each of the chicken breasts dry between a couple layers of paper towels. Set a cutting board on the kitchen counter.

Lay a large piece of plastic wrap (bigger than the chicken) on the cutting board. Lay one chicken breast at a time in the center of the wrap.

Cover the chicken with a second large piece of plastic wrap and make sure the edges are sealed. Use the flat side of a meat mallet to pound the chicken all over, until it has been flattened to about ½” thick.

Time For the Glaze And Chopped Pecans

After flattening the chicken, place each piece on a baking sheet. Brush the top using HALF the total amount of honey mustard glaze, divided between the two pieces.

Now prepare one chicken breast at a time. Spread HALF the chopped pecans on a dinner plate, then lay one chicken breast, glazed side down, on top of the pecans.

Brush HALF the remaining glaze on the chicken (the side facing up, without pecans). Dredge the chicken in the chopped pecans to adhere them to the glaze.

Place the chicken breast, pecan side UP onto baking sheet. Repeat this process with the other piece of chicken, remaining glaze and pecans.

Bake The Pecan-Crusted Chicken

Place the chicken breasts (pecan side up) on a baking sheet. Press any remaining pecans on the plate into the chicken pieces so they adhere.

Bake the chicken at 350°F. for 16-18 minutes or until safely cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.

When done, the chicken should be golden brown on top, and fully cooked through. The chopped pecans on top will be lightly “toasted”, which adds additional flavor and texture!

Serve The Pecan-Crusted Chicken

Use a spatula to transfer the pecan-crusted chicken breasts to individual serving plates. Serve immediately, and enjoy!

The chicken has a wonderful flavor from the honey Dijon glaze and is very tender (thanks to the meat mallet pounding you gave it!).

I hope you enjoy this recipe for pecan-crusted chicken! It really is a super simple, delicious and satisfying main dish I am confident you’ll like.

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Recipe adapted from: “Southern Living 2009 Annual Recipes” cookbook, page 309, published in 2009 by Oxmoor House, Inc.

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Pecan-Crusted Chicken

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

18 mins

Total Time

28 mins

Pecan-Crusted Chicken is a delicious entrée, with only 4 ingredients, 10 minutes prep, and in the oven it goes! A perfect dish for busy days!

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pecan-crusted chicken

Servings: 2

Calories Per Serving: 429 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5 ounces each)
1¾ Tablespoons honey
1 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 Tablespoons chopped pecans

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉. Lightly grease baking dish or baking sheet.
Stir honey and Dijon in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Lay piece of plastic wrap (bigger than chicken) on a cutting board on kitchen counter. Lay one chicken breast in the center of the wrap. Cover chicken with more plastic wrap; make sure edges are sealed. Use flat side of a meat mallet to pound chicken, until flattened to about ½" thick.
Place each piece on baking sheet. Brush top of each piece with ¼ of the total amount of glaze (reserving the rest). Doing 1 chicken breast at a time, spread HALF the pecans on a plate; lay chicken breast, glazed side down, on top of pecans. Brush top with ¼ more of the remaining glaze (side facing up, w/out pecans). Dredge chicken in pecans to adhere them to the glaze. Place chicken, pecan side UP on baking sheet. Repeat with other piece, remaining glaze and pecans. Press any remaining pecans on plate into chicken, to adhere.
Bake chicken at 350°F. for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Transfer to serving plates using a spatula, and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Pecan-Crusted Chicken

Amount Per Serving (1 chicken breast)

Calories 429 Calories from Fat 234

% Daily Value*

Fat 26g40%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 7g

Monounsaturated Fat 14g

Cholesterol 91mg30%

Sodium 248mg11%

Potassium 668mg19%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 16g18%

Protein 33g66%

Vitamin A 65IU1%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 34mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Oct
2023

Stuffed Jack O’ Lantern Peppers

categories: Chicken, Holidays!, Vegetable Dishes

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Make cute, delicious Stuffed Jack O’ Lantern Peppers for 4! Filled with chicken, rice, salsa and cheese, this is a fun idea for a Fall meal!

If you’re looking for a unique, yet filling main dish to serve during the Fall, I hope you’ll check out this fun way to serve stuffed peppers!

The recipe for stuffed jack o’ lantern peppers is fairly simple to make, especially if you can use pre-cooked chicken and rice.

Each stuffed pepper also has Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, as well as chunky salsa and spices, which give the filling a bit of a Southwest flavor.

I’m confident you’ll enjoy these cute little stuffed jack o’ lantern peppers. Here’s how to make them.

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Carve The Jack O’ Lantern Peppers

Preheat your oven to 425°F, so it will be at temperature and ready to go, as soon as the peppers have been stuffed.

Cut the tops off each bell pepper, then set the intact tops aside while you carve and decorate the peppers. Use a spoon to remove all the seeds from inside the bell peppers.

Use a very small paring knife to carefully carve a pumpkin face out of each bell pepper. I make small triangles for the eyes and nose, then carve out a jagged “mouth” on each one.

Rub the inside of the peppers with a small amount of olive oil, then lightly season with a tiny bit of salt and pepper. Put the bell peppers in a baking dish, cut side facing up.

Prepare The Chicken Filling

Place 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken breast into a large mixing bowl. Add cooked rice, chunky salsa, shredded mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, ground cumin, and salt.

Stir these ingredients well, until they’re fully combined. This is the filling you will use to stuff the Jack O’ Lantern bell peppers.

Stuff The Jack O’ Lantern Peppers

Use a spoon to fill each of the bell peppers with the chicken mixture. You should have enough chicken filling to reach the top of each pepper.

Sprinkle Panko breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the peppers, then add grated Parmesan cheese, to finish.

Carefully add enough water into the baking dish to cover the bottom of the dish with about ½” of water. Put the top back on each of the stuffed peppers.

Time to Bake!

Spray aluminum foil with non-stick baking spray, and cover the dish (sprayed side down). Be careful to not puncture the foil with the pumpkin stems!

Bake the stuffed jack o’ lantern peppers at 425°F. for about 40 minutes. When done, the bell peppers should be very tender and the chicken filling should be fully heated through.

Serve The Stuffed Jack O’ Lantern Peppers

Carefully remove each stuffed pepper out of the baking dish using a spatula, and place them on individual serving plates.

Serve the stuffed jack o’ lantern peppers with the top ON or you can place it alongside the pepper to reveal the chicken filling inside.

Enjoy this filling chicken and rice dish with a favorite vegetable side or salad. We enjoyed the stuffed peppers, served with Grilled Herb Garlic Zucchini and Tomato Basil Drop Biscuits.

I hope you have the chance to make these cute, tasty stuffed jack o’ lantern peppers. They’re a fun dish to make during the Fall season, but are also a nice meal to make any time of the year!

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Stuffed Jack O' Lantern Peppers

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

40 mins

Total Time

55 mins

Make cute, delicious Stuffed Jack O' Lantern Peppers for 4! Filled with chicken, rice, salsa and cheese, this is a fun idea for a Fall meal!

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: stuffed jack o' lantern peppers

Servings: 4

Calories Per Serving: 349 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

4 large orange bell peppers
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt & pepper to season bell peppers
2 cups shredded, pre-cooked chicken breast
1 cup cooked white or brown rice
1½ cups chunky salsa medium or mild
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon table salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Carefully slice the top off each bell pepper and set aside; remove all the seeds. Use a very small knife to carve a pumpkin face out of each bell pepper.
Rub the inside of each pepper with a bit of olive oil, then lightly season each with a pinch of salt and pepper. Put peppers in a baking dish, cut side up.
Place shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl. Add cooked rice, chunky salsa, shredded mozzarella, garlic powder, ground cumin, and salt. Stir until combined.
Use a spoon to fill each pepper to the top with chicken filling. Sprinkle Panko breadcrumbs evenly on top, then add grated Parmesan cheese, to finish. Carefully add enough water to the baking dish to cover the bottom with ½" of water. Put the top back on each stuffed pepper.
Spray aluminum foil with non-stick spray; cover baking dish (sprayed side down). Be careful to not puncture foil with the stems! Bake peppers at 425°F. for 40 minutes. When done, peppers should be tender and the filling should be completely heated through.
Remove each stuffed pepper out of baking dish using a spatula, transfer to plates. Serve immediately, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Stuffed Jack O' Lantern Peppers

Amount Per Serving (1 stuffed pepper)

Calories 349 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 82mg27%

Sodium 1256mg55%

Potassium 737mg21%

Carbohydrates 29g10%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 32g64%

Vitamin A 4408IU88%

Vitamin C 154mg187%

Calcium 221mg22%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Aug
2023

Grilled Marmalade Chicken

categories: Chicken, For The BBQ Grill, Main Dishes

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Grilled Marmalade Chicken is an easy to make dish, featuring chicken breasts basted with a flavorful orange marmalade, lime, and ginger sauce.

Looking for a simple, but delectable main dish? Read on, and see how easy it is to make flavorful grilled marmalade chicken!

Boneless chicken breasts get added flavor from an easy-to-make citrus sauce, which can be made in about a minute!

Place lightly seasoned chicken onto a BBQ or indoor grill, baste with the sauce, cook… and BOOM! About 12 minutes later, you will be sitting down to enjoy this delicious dish. Here’s how to make it.

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Make The Marmalade Sauce

The marmalade sauce is the real star of this show, and it only takes a minute to make using 3 items (orange marmalade, a lime, and fresh ginger), and it’s packed with flavor!

Place orange marmalade, fresh lime juice, finely grated lime zest, and grated fresh ginger in a small bowl. Stir well, to combine the ingredients.

That’s it! See how easy it is to make this sauce for the chicken? Set the sauce aside for a moment while you prep the chicken breasts.

Prepare The Chicken Breasts

Pat four, thin (4 oz. each), boneless chicken breasts dry using paper towels, to absorb excess moisture.

Lightly season the chicken with salt and pepper. The next (and final) step is to grill the chicken.

To Grill Outside Or Inside?

There are two ways to grill the chicken. You can grill it outside over medium-hot coals on a BBQ grill, OR you can cook them inside on a grill ridged pan (as shown below).

Either way will work, and the process is the same! The chicken cooks very quickly, so I find it more convenient to cook this dish inside, rather than taking extra time to heat charcoal briquettes on our BBQ grill outside. Whichever method you prefer, go for it!

Making Grilled Marmalade Chicken

If cooking inside, generously oil the grill pan (if using outside, lightly oil the grill grates). You don’t want the chicken to stick!

Turn the heat to Medium-High and add the seasoned chicken breasts once the grill is very hot (but not smoking).

Baste the top of each chicken breast with the marmalade sauce (use ½ the total amount), reserving the remaining sauce for later.

Cook the chicken breasts for 6 minutes, without moving them, on the hot grill.

After the chicken has cooked for 6 minutes, flip the chicken breasts to the other side (shown below). Brush the remaining marmalade sauce over the top of each piece.

Continue to cook the chicken an additional 5-6 minutes, or until it’s cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F.

TIP: During the last minute of cooking, you can turn the chicken back over to further brown the first side before serving.

Serve The Grilled Marmalade Chicken

Transfer the grilled marmalade chicken from the heat source and place on serving plates. Serve immediately, while hot.

I am confident you’ll enjoy the bright, tangy flavor of this citrus sauce-topped chicken! It’s such a simple recipe.

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Original recipe source: Beth Evins, in “Southern Living 1992 Annual Recipes”, page 123, published by Oxmoor House

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Grilled Marmalade Chicken

Prep Time

3 mins

Cook Time

12 mins

Total Time

15 mins

Grilled Marmalade Chicken is an easy to make dish, featuring chicken breasts basted with a flavorful orange marmalade, lime, and ginger sauce.

Category: Main Course

Cuisine: All Cuisines

Keyword: grilled marmalade chicken

Servings: 4

Calories Per Serving: 169 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

4 boneless chicken breasts (thin, 4 ounces each)
½ teaspoon salt to lightly season chicken
¼ teaspoon black pepper to lightly season chicken

For Marmalade Sauce

3 Tablespoons orange marmalade
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
¼ teaspoon lime zest finely grated green peel
½ Tablespoon fresh grated ginger

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Instructions

Place marmalade, lime juice, lime zest, and grated ginger in a small bowl. Stir well, to combine.
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
If cooking inside, generously oil the grill pan (if using outside, lightly oil grates). Turn heat to Medium-High; add chicken once grill is hot (but not smoking). Baste top of each piece with sauce (use ½ the total amount), reserving remaining sauce for later. Cook chicken breasts 6 minutes, without moving them.
Turn chicken breasts over. Brush remaining sauce on top of each piece. Continue to cook 5-6 more minutes, or until cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F. During last minute of cooking, you can turn chicken back over to further brown first side before serving. When done, remove chicken from heat source; transfer to plates, and serve hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Marmalade Chicken

Amount Per Serving (1 piece)

Calories 169 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 73mg24%

Sodium 431mg19%

Potassium 439mg13%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 0.2g1%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 24g48%

Vitamin A 48IU1%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 13mg1%

Iron 0.5mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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2023

Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala

categories: Chicken, Main Dishes, Slow Cooker Recipes

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Make EASY Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala, and enjoy this flavorful classic Indian dish! It’s a cinch, especially when made in a slow cooker!

If you’re searching for a delicious meal that can EASILY be made in a slow cooker, may I suggest this one for crockpot chicken tikka masala? In this recipe you will have the great flavor associated with tikka masala, but with very minimal effort! It’s a win-win dish.

I discovered this recipe using chicken thighs a while ago online, and heartily recommend it! It features several traditional spices often associated with Indian food, but this version is super simple to prepare, and still tastes GREAT!

The best part, besides the great flavor? Prep time is MINIMAL, then the crockpot (or slow cooker) does most of the work for you! How’s that for wonderful? Here’s how to make this delicious meal for 4.

Scroll Down For A Printable Recipe Card At The Bottom Of The Page

What Do I Need To Make The Sauce?

The tikka masala sauce is the star of this dish! For this version, you will need olive oil, garlic, chopped onion (not shown), and garam masala spice.

Other ingredients are salt, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, ground cumin and cayenne pepper. Coconut milk will be added to the sauce later, at the end of the cooking time.

Please don’t let the ingredient list scare you off. These ingredients will simply be mixed together, then poured over the chicken. Easy Peasy!

Make The Tikka Masala Sauce

Mix all the sauce ingredients (except for the coconut milk) together in a large mixing bowl until well combined.

Now the tikka masala sauce for the chicken is made… see how easy that was to prepare?

Time For The Crockpot!

Lightly season 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs (usually 5-6 thighs) with salt and black pepper, and place them into a crockpot (slow cooker).

Pour the masala sauce evenly over the seasoned chicken, until the chicken thighs are covered. Again… EASY, right?

Put the lid on the crockpot, and cook the chicken and sauce on LOW HEAT for 6-7 hours (usually done around 6 hours!).

Let’s Do Some Shredding

When done cooking, the chicken will be completely “fall off the bone” tender (to coin a phrase).

Shred the chicken using two forks to tear the chicken into large shreds. Do this while the tender chicken thighs are still in the crockpot, so you won’t have to mess up another bowl.

NOTE: I use boneless thighs, but if you are using “bone-in” chicken thighs, you will need to retrieve/discard the bones at this point. Nobody wants to bite into a chicken bone, right?

Time To Add Coconut Milk

Open a can of unsweetened coconut milk, and stir it well. It’s a pretty thick mixture when the can is first opened, so stirring it is important!

Pour the coconut milk (**8 ounces) into the crockpot chicken tikka masala, and gently stir until the coconut milk is incorporated into the sauce. **See note in the printable recipe at the bottom of the page about the amount of coconut milk**

OPTIONAL: Add some chopped cilantro to the sauce at this point, if desired. **I prefer to add a few cilantro leaves to the top of each serving, but again, this is your choice.

Serve The Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala

For each serving, spoon the crockpot chicken tikka masala over hot, cooked, white rice (Basmati, long grain, etc.).

Garnish each portion with several cilantro leaves (or chopped cilantro), if desired. Serve hot, and enjoy!

The chicken is tender, the sauce is packed with flavor, and the (bland) white rice underneath is a wonderful counterbalance to the tikka masala sauce.

I hope you’ll have the chance to make this delicious dish, and trust you’ll enjoy it as much as we do. It’s a delicious slow cooker meal that’s perfect for a really busy day, or a really hot day (so you don’t heat up the kitchen).

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Recipe adapted from (and with thanks to): Lauren Allen at https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/slow-cooker-chicken-tikka-masala/

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Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

6 hrs

Total Time

6 hrs 10 mins

Make EASY Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala, and enjoy this flavorful classic Indian dish! It's a cinch, especially when made in a slow cooker!

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: crockpot chicken tikka masala

Servings: 4

Calories Per Serving: 488 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

For Tikka Masala Sauce:

16 ounces tomato sauce (canned) = two 8 oz. cans
15 ounces diced tomatoes (canned) including juice
¼ large yellow onion diced
1 Tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 Tablespoon garam masala spice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ medium fresh jalapeño pepper seeds discarded, pepper finely chopped

For Rest Of Recipe:

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
salt and pepper , enough to lightly season chicken
8 ounces unsweetened coconut milk (canned) *See note below about amount used*
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves or chopped
Cooked basmati or long grain white rice, for serving

Instructions

Stir to combine sauce ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Lightly season chicken thighs with salt and pepper; place them in crockpot.
Pour sauce evenly over seasoned chicken, to cover. Put lid on crockpot, and cook chicken and sauce on LOW HEAT for 6-7 hours without disturbing.
When done cooking, chicken will be very tender. Shred chicken using two forks, tearing it into large shreds. Do this while chicken thighs are still in the crockpot, so you won't mess up another bowl. NOTE: I use boneless thighs, but if you use "bone-in" chicken thighs, you need to retrieve/discard the bones at this point.
Stir coconut milk well. It's pretty thick while in the can, so stirring it is important! Pour coconut milk (**8 ounces) into the crockpot chicken tikka masala, and gently stir, until coconut milk is incorporated into the sauce. **See note section below about the amount of coconut milk** Optional: Also add chopped cilantro to the sauce at this point, if desired. **I prefer instead to add a few cilantro leaves to garnish each serving, but it's your choice.
For each serving, spoon chicken tikka masala over hot, cooked, white rice. Garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve hot, and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

NOTE: Recipe calls for 8 oz. unsweetened coconut milk. Most cans are about 13.5 ounces. If you don't have a use for the remaining coconut milk, just add it all in. It won't hurt this dish at all (other than the calorie count will be higher!)

Nutrition Facts

Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala

Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))

Calories 488 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Fat 27g42%

Saturated Fat 15g94%

Trans Fat 0.04g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 215mg72%

Sodium 1193mg52%

Potassium 1268mg36%

Carbohydrates 15g5%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 48g96%

Vitamin A 683IU14%

Vitamin C 22mg27%

Calcium 86mg9%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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