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29
Jun
2017

West African Chicken and Peanut Stew

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West African Chicken Peanut Stew features chicken, beans, tomatoes, corn and sweet potato in a peanut based sauce, served over steamed rice.
This unique, tasty and filling stew is quite popular on the west coast of Africa. I recently made this (new to us) recipe for West African Chicken Peanut Stew. After eating it, I decided to share the recipe on my blog, because it is a delicious, filling, easy to prepare, and unique dish! I really think you will enjoy it.

When I first found the recipe in an old Bake-Off Contest cookbook from 1994, I wasn’t so sure that I wanted to try it. I just wasn’t sure of the flavor combos in this recipe, but I tried it anyway, and we really enjoyed it!

Here’s an interesting tidbit: The original recipe called the peanuts “groundnuts”, because that is what a peanut is called on the western coast of Africa… who knew?

What is IN West African Chicken Peanut Stew?

This dish contains chicken, sweet potatoes, corn, white beans and onions, and is cooked in a tomato and peanut butter sauce with a few spices to give it a bit of “zing”. I know what you’re probably thinking right about now after reading the ingredients… whaaaat?

That was my first gut reaction, as well. BUT… trust me, this actually is a wonderful, flavor-filled thick stew, and because you serve it over rice, it’s very filling, too!

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How To Make West African Chicken Peanut Stew

Heat oil in a large 4 quart heavy bottomed pan on medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add cubed chicken breast. Cook, stirring often until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.

The chopped onion and garlic are the next things to go into the pot. Cook these ingredients, stirring them frequently for about 3 minutes, being careful to not let the garlic burn.

Add The Veggies

Place the diced tomatoes (undrained), white beans, corn, and cubed raw sweet potato into the pot. Stir them together, to combine.

Add the water, peanut butter, tomato paste, and remaining spices to the pan. Stir to combine, and bring this mixture to a boil.

Time To Let The Stew Cook!

Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan, and cook the stew for 30 minutes, or until the sweet potato chunks are tender. Stir the stew occasionally while it cooks. If the broth is too thick, add a bit more water, and stir to combine.

Serve The West African Chicken Peanut Stew

When the chicken peanut stew is done, serve it over hot white or brown rice. Garnish each serving with chopped fresh parsley and a few chopped peanuts (optional), and serve the dish while hot.

The recipe for chicken peanut stew makes 8 (1½ cup) servings. That’s it!

I truly was pleasantly surprised at how good this dish was. My husband really loved it, too! If you enjoy STEW, be sure to check out my recipe for Beef Stew… it is delicious!

Sure hope you will consider making this unique chicken peanut stew, and trust you will enjoy it! Have a great day.

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Recipe Adapted From: Pillsbury Classic Cookbooks- Bake-Off Coking & Baking Contest, published March 1994, The Pillsbury Company, page 28.

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West African Chicken Peanut Stew

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

45 mins

West African Chicken Peanut Stew features chicken, beans, tomatoes, corn and sweet potato in a peanut based sauce, served over steamed rice.

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: African

Keyword: African chicken peanut stew

Servings: 8 servings

Calories Per Serving: 360 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 Tablespoon peanut oil or vegetable oil
1 medium brown onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , minced
1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15.5 oz) Great Northern or Cannelini beans
1 can (12 or 15.5 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
1 sweet potato , peeled and chopped
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups hot cooked white or brown rice

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Instructions

Heat oil in a large 4 quart heavy bottomed pan on medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add cubed chicken breast. Cook, stirring often until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
Add chopped onion and garlic to pan. Cook, stirring frequently for about 3 minutes, being careful to not let the garlic burn.
Add diced tomatoes (undrained), white beans, corn, and cubed raw sweet potato to pan. Stir to combine.
Add water, peanut butter, tomato paste, and remaining spices to pan. Stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil.
Once mixture boils, reduce heat to low, cover pan and cook stew for 30 minutes (sweet potato should be tender). Stir occasionally. If stew is too thick, add just a bit more water.
When stew is done, serve over hot white or brown rice. Garnish each serving with chopped fresh parsley and a few chopped peanuts (optional), and serve hot. The recipe makes 8 (1½ cup) servings.

Nutrition Facts

West African Chicken Peanut Stew

Amount Per Serving (1 serving (incl. rice))

Calories 360 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 18mg6%

Sodium 624mg27%

Potassium 863mg25%

Carbohydrates 52g17%

Fiber 9g38%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 18g36%

Vitamin A 2685IU54%

Vitamin C 12.9mg16%

Calcium 92mg9%

Iron 3.4mg19%

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

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14
Jun
2017

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells

categories: Chicken, Italian, Main Dishes, Pasta

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Enjoy great Italian flavors in Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Shells! Pasta shells filled with chicken, broccoli, and a creamy garlic cheese sauce.

If you like chicken and broccoli, you will LOVE these Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Shells! Such a “comfort food” dish… with cheesy Alfredo sauce coating the chicken and broccoli inside jumbo sized pasta shells! Yum! There are so many ways to enjoy pasta, and this recipe for chicken broccoli stuffed shells caught my attention. How can you go wrong with pasta, chicken, broccoli, AND cheesy Alfredo sauce?

My husband and I really enjoyed this fairly simple to prepare dinner. We also enjoyed finishing off the leftovers the next day! Here’s how to make these delicious chicken broccoli stuffed shells:

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How To Make Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Shells

Prepare the jumbo pasta shells by cooking according to the package directions. Cook until the pasta is al dente, then drain and place pasta shells on a large baking sheet to cool, separating them so they don’t stick together while cooling. Set aside.

While pasta is cooking/cooling, prepare the Alfredo sauce by combining butter, garlic, heavy whipping cream and milk in a pan on medium heat. Stir together ingredients and bring them to a low simmer (do NOT boil).

How To “Temper” The Eggs For The Sauce

Place the egg yolks in a small bowl, beat until blended, then temper the eggs. “Tempering” the eggs slowly raises the temperature of the egg yolks to prevent them from scrambling when they hit the hot Alfredo sauce.

To temper the eggs, add a spoonful of the hot Alfredo sauce to the egg yolks, whisking the mixture as you add. Repeat the process with several more spoonfuls, one at a time, whisking each spoonful into the eggs. Once you have done this, slowly drizzle the egg yolk mixture into the Alfredo sauce, whisking as you add. Stir mixture well to combine, then remove pan from the heat.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Season the sauce to taste, with salt and black pepper, and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded/chopped chicken, chopped steamed broccoli and 1/2 cup of the Alfredo sauce. Stir to combine.

Assemble The Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Shells

To assemble: Place a couple spoonfuls of Alfredo sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 cake pan. Place a large spoonful of the chicken/broccoli mixture into each pasta shell. Place filled shells on top of sauce in pan.

Divide the remaining alfredo sauce over the tops of the pasta shells, and then sprinkle them with the rest of the mozzarella cheese (1/2 cup).

Bake The Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Shells

Bake the chicken broccoli stuffed shells uncovered in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. When done, the cheese sauce will be bubbling up around the shells, and the cheese will be melted on top of shells.

Remove the pan to a wire rack, and let the chicken broccoli stuffed shells cool for a minute or two, before serving.

Serve The Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Shells

Place pasta shells onto individual serving plates and spoon some of the remaining Alfredo sauce over the top. Sprinkle with dried parsley flakes, if desired… and enjoy this delicious meal!

I hope you enjoy trying this stuffed shell recipe. My husband and I really appreciated the leftovers, as well (just as good the second time around). If you enjoyed these stuffed shells, you might enjoy my recipe for Mexican stuffed pasta shells. They’re yummy, too!

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Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

40 mins

Enjoy great Italian flavors in Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Shells! Pasta shells filled with chicken, broccoli, and a creamy garlic cheese sauce.

Category: Entree

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: chicken broccoli stuffed shells

Servings: 5 servings (4 shells per)

Calories Per Serving: 561 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) box of jumbo pasta shells
3 cups cooked chicken , chopped (rotisserie chicken works well)
1¾ cups chopped/steamed broccoli

For Alfredo Sauce:

3 Tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic , minced
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1¼ cup whole milk
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated Mozzarella cheese
2 large egg yolks , beaten
Salt and black pepper , to taste

Garnish:

1/2 cup freshly grated Mozzarella Cheese
Dried parsley flakes

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Instructions

Prepare pasta shells according to package directions until pasta is al dente; drain and place pasta shells on baking sheet to cool, separating them so they don't stick together.
While pasta is cooling, prepare Alfredo sauce by combining butter, garlic, heavy whipping cream and milk in a pan set on medium heat. Stir ingredients and bring them to a low simmer (do NOT boil). Place egg yolks in a bowl, beat until blended, then temper the eggs (this slowly raises the temp. of the egg yolks to prevent them from scrambling when they hit the simmering Alfredo sauce). To temper eggs, add a spoonful of the hot Alfredo sauce to the egg yolks, whisking as you add. Repeat process with 3-4 more spoonfuls, one at a time, whisking while adding. Slowly drizzle egg yolk mixture into the Alfredo sauce, whisking as you add. Whisk mixture well; remove pan from heat.
Add 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir. Add salt and pepper; season to taste.
In mixing bowl, combine chicken, cooked broccoli and 1/2 cup Alfredo sauce. Stir. Place a couple spoonfuls of Alfredo sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 cake pan. Place a large spoonful of the chicken/broccoli mixture into each shell. Place filled shells on top of sauce in pan.
Spoon remaining sauce over the top of the shells; sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
Bake (uncovered) at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. When done, the cheese sauce will be bubbling, and cheese will be melted on top. Remove pan to wire rack; let shells cool a minute before serving. Transfer shells to individual serving plates and spoon remaining Alfredo sauce over the top. Garnish with dried parsley flakes. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 561 Calories from Fat 360

% Daily Value*

Fat 40g62%

Saturated Fat 23g144%

Cholesterol 268mg89%

Sodium 525mg23%

Potassium 480mg14%

Carbohydrates 8g3%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 41g82%

Vitamin A 1595IU32%

Vitamin C 29.3mg36%

Calcium 403mg40%

Iron 1.5mg8%

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

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08
Jun
2017

Pan Seared Salmon with Cilantro Lime Sauce

categories: Main Dishes, Seafood

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Pan seared salmon tastes fantastic when paired with a creamy cilantro lime sauce, and this delicious seafood dish can be ready in about 10 minutes!
On my never-ending quest to find great salmon recipes, I recently stumbled upon this super simple and wonderfully delicious recipe for Pan-Seared Salmon with Cilantro Lime Sauce. We really enjoyed the flavors, and I appreciated how easy the salmon was to prepare!

The recipe is as simple as pan-searing seasoned salmon fillets, then drizzling the cooked salmon with a creamy cilantro lime sauce… that’s it! (I told you it was EASY!). The entire recipe can be ready and on the table in just about 10 minutes! How’s THAT for convenience? Here’s how to make this delicious main course:

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Make The Cilantro Lime Sauce For The Pan Seared Salmon

Take salmon fillets out from refrigeration and let them sit (at room temp.) while you make the cilantro lime sauce. The sauce hardly takes any time at all to prepare.

To make the sauce, place sour cream, chopped green onions, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, sliced garlic, and salt into a food processor or blender. Process the sauce until the cilantro leaves are finely chopped or minced. Set sauce aside while cooking salmon.

Make The Spice Rub For The Salmon Fillets

Place cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper in a small bowl, and mix well, to combine the spices.

Pat all sides of salmon fillets dry, using a paper towel. Sprinkle spice mixture evenly over both sides of salmon, lightly rubbing spices into the fish as you go. Use all the spice mix.

Cooking The Salmon Fillets

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet on medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, place the salmon fillets gently into the hot skillet (with the top side down). Cook 4 minutes, without moving the salmon. After 4 minutes, the bottom of the salmon should be crispy and golden brown. Carefully turn salmon to other side, and cook for 2-3 minutes (or until cooked through).

Serving Pan Seared Salmon with Cilantro Lime Sauce

Remove the salmon from skillet and transfer to individual serving plates. Drizzle the cilantro lime sauce over the top of the salmon.

Garnish each piece of salmon with a sprig of cilantro. Serve and enjoy the wonderful taste of the fish! See how very easy, quick, and effortless it is to make this tasty main dish?

This would be a great way to serve a healthy meal on a busy evening or after a long day at work… in no time at all. Hope you’ll give this recipe a try. I’m confident you will enjoy it! Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have a great day. Come back soon for more recipes.

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Pan Seared Salmon with Cilantro Lime Sauce

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

7 mins

Total Time

12 mins

Pan seared salmon tastes fantastic when paired with a creamy cilantro lime sauce, and this delicious seafood dish can be ready in about 10 minutes!

Category: Entree

Cuisine: Southwestern

Keyword: pan seared salmon

Servings: 4 servings

Calories Per Serving: 350 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

For salmon:

2 Tablespoons olive oil
4 (6 ounce) skinless salmon fillets (1" thick)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For Cilantro Lime Sauce:

1/2 cup sour cream
2 green onions , roughly chopped
1/2 cup packed cilantro (mostly leaves)
1½ Tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
1 clove garlic , peeled/sliced thinly
1/4 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Take salmon fillets out from refrigeration and let them sit (at room temp.) while you make cilantro lime sauce. To make the sauce, place sour cream, chopped green onions, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, sliced garlic, and salt in a food processor or blender. Process the sauce until the cilantro leaves are finely chopped or minced. Set sauce aside while cooking salmon.
Place cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper in a small bowl, and mix well, to combine spices. Pat all sides of salmon fillets dry, using a paper towel. Sprinkle spice mixture evenly over both sides of salmon, lightly rubbing spices into the fish as you go. Use all the spice mix.
Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet on medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, place the salmon fillets gently into hot skillet (with top side down). Cook 4 minutes, without moving the salmon. After 4 minutes, the bottom of the salmon should be crispy and golden brown. Carefully turn salmon to other side, and cook for 2-3 minutes (or until cooked through).
Remove salmon from skillet and transfer to individual serving plates. Drizzle the cilantro lime sauce over the top of the salmon. Garnish each piece of salmon with a sprig of cilantro. Serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Pan Seared Salmon with Cilantro Lime Sauce

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 350 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 103mg34%

Sodium 534mg23%

Potassium 930mg27%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Protein 35g70%

Vitamin A 385IU8%

Vitamin C 3.9mg5%

Calcium 70mg7%

Iron 1.8mg10%

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

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02
Jun
2017

Pineapple Coconut Shrimp Kabobs

categories: For The BBQ Grill, Main Dishes, Seafood

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Pineapple coconut shrimp kabobs (marinated in coconut milk and citrus sauce), are grilled on skewers and taste fantastic!
I recently made Pineapple Coconut Shrimp Kabobs to serve alongside some grilled tri-tip we had for dinner! Hooray for homemade surf and turf! The large shrimp (marinated in a coconut milk and citrus sauce), pineapple chunks, and red and green bell peppers are cooked on skewers on the BBQ grill and taste fantastic!

The “recipe” is very easy to prepare. The shrimp will need to marinate in a coconut milk citrus sauce for at least 1-2 hours. I made the citrus sauce (marinade) up early in the day, and let the shrimp marinate in the refrigerator until I was ready for dinner.

When ready to cook, all you will need to do is thread the skewers and cook the dish. The pineapple coconut shrimp kabobs only take about 10 minutes to assemble, and 5 minutes to cook on the grill.

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How To Make Pineapple Coconut Shrimp Kabobs

Here’s how to make these delicious kabobs: Place the canned coconut milk (stir it well), Tabasco sauce, soy sauce, orange juice and lime juice in a medium-sized bowl. Stir to combine. TIP: Reserve a little bit of the citrus sauce in a separate cup to brush on the kabobs while grilling, if desired).

Add the peeled and deveined shrimp; turn to completely coat shrimp with sauce. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours (or more), turning shrimp occasionally. I cut the recipe in half since it was only for my husband and I, so my photos will reflect that.

Pan-Sear The Bell Peppers

Tip – I pan-seared the bell pepper pieces in a medium-high heat “dry” skillet (no oil) before threading them onto the skewers. This an optional step (only took 3-4 minutes).

Because the shrimp cook so very quickly once added to the grill, I like to have the peppers cooked just a bit BEFORE they go on to the grill. This helps helps the bell peppers get cooked through so they are not totally crispy when served.

You can use metal skewers for the kabobs, but if you will be using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for at least half an hour. Soak them before threading the shrimp, fruit, veggies, etc., so they won’t catch fire on the grill.

Assemble And Grill The Kabobs

Remove the shrimp from the marinade , and thread the skewers. Alternate the shrimp with red and green bell peppers and pineapple chunks for nice colorful kabobs.

Heat BBQ grill up to a medium-high heat. Brush the grill grate with a little oil, then put the kabobs directly onto the hot grill. Cook the kabobs for 3 minutes, brushing with the reserved sauce, if desired.

Turn the skewers over and cook the other side of the kabobs for 2-3 minutes, until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

Serve The Pineapple Coconut Shrimp Kabobs

When the shrimp are done, remove skewers from grill and place onto serving plate. If desired, garnish the serving plate with chopped fresh cilantro leaves and sliced green onions.

Serve with the shrimp still on the skewers, or remove food from skewer (your choice) and serve while hot.

These pineapple coconut shrimp kabobs are extremely easy to prepare. They are also light in calories, colorful on the plate, and taste really, really good! I hope you will consider trying this recipe, and trust you will enjoy it, as we did!

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Pineapple Coconut Shrimp Kabobs

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

25 mins

Pineapple coconut shrimp kabobs (marinated in coconut milk and citrus sauce), are grilled on skewers and taste fantastic!

Category: Dinner, Entree

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pineapple coconut shrimp kabobs

Servings: 4 Servings (1 skewer each)

Calories Per Serving: 229 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

For Citrus Marinade:

1/2 cup coconut milk
4 teaspoons Tabasco Original Red Sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (approx. 2 limes)

For Kabobs:

1 pound large (31-40 count) shrimp, peeled/deveined (fresh or frozen)
3/4 pound 1 inch pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
Red and green bell peppers (seeded, cut into 1-2 inch chunks)
Oil , for grilling
Fresh chopped green onion , for garnish
Fresh chopped cilantro , for garnish

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Instructions

Place canned coconut milk (stir it well), Tabasco sauce, soy sauce, orange juice and lime juice in a medium-sized bowl. Stir well, to combine. Reserve a little bit of the citrus marinade in separate cup to brush on the kabobs while grilling.
Add peeled and deveined shrimp to medium bowl with marinade; turn to completely coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours (or more, if desired), turning the shrimp occasionally.
If desired, pan-sear bell pepper pieces in a medium-high heat "dry" skillet (no oil) before threading them onto the skewers (optional - cook about 3 minutes). It helps to do this BEFORE the peppers go on the grill, to ensure they are cooked through, since the shrimp cook so quickly.
Remove shrimp from marinade and thread the skewers, alternating the shrimp with red and green bell peppers and pineapple chunks. Heat BBQ grill to a medium-high heat level. Lightly brush the grill with oil, then put the kabobs onto the grill. Cook the kabobs for 3 minutes, brushing with the reserved sauce. Turn the skewers over and cook the other side of the kabobs for 2-3 minutes, until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. When the shrimp are done, remove skewers from grill and place onto serving platter. Garnish the serving platter with sliced green onions and chopped fresh cilantro leaves. Serve kabobs still on the skewers, OR remove/slide food from skewers onto individual plates and serve while hot. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

I used metal skewers for the kabobs, but if you will be using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for at least half an hour before threading the shrimp, fruit, veggies, etc., so they won't catch fire on the grill.
Note: If using canned coconut milk (as I did), you will have some extra. It freezes well, so you can save it to use on another recipe or the next time you make THIS recipe!

Nutrition Facts

Pineapple Coconut Shrimp Kabobs

Amount Per Serving (1 skewer)

Calories 229 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 285mg95%

Sodium 1160mg50%

Potassium 325mg9%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 10g11%

Protein 24g48%

Vitamin A 560IU11%

Vitamin C 80.1mg97%

Calcium 181mg18%

Iron 3.7mg21%

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

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May
2017

EASY CHEESY Penne Pasta And Spinach Bake

categories: Italian, Main Dishes, Pasta

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This EASY CHEESY Penne Pasta Spinach Bake may not be the poster child for “Good-Looking” meals, but what it lacks in looks, it makes up for in TASTE! This meatless pasta dish, with three Italian cheeses, tastes wonderful, and is incredibly easy to prepare!
I came up with this simple penne pasta spinach bake recipe one day while brainstorming what to make for dinner. After taking stock of what I had in my refrigerator and pantry, I decided to make this recipe using what I already had in the house. The results? A really good, SIMPLE to prepare meal!

Since I was creating a meal off the top of my head, I didn’t document the process too well with photos. So these photos are just to give you an idea… trust me, the meal tastes a LOT better than it looks in these pictures.

How Is The Penne Pasta Spinach Bake Made?

The recipe is very straightforward. Penne pasta is cooked and drained. Spaghetti sauce (your choice-homemade or store-bought), mozzarella, Parmesan, ricotta, garlic powder and fresh spinach are added and mixed in.

The penne pasta spinach bake is then placed into a 9×13 pan that has been sprayed with a non-stick spray.

The penne pasta spinach bake is then topped with additional mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.

Time To Cook The Penne Pasta Spinach Bake!

Bake the pasta dish (covered with aluminum foil) for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 5 more minutes (uncovered). That’s it!

Serve the penne pasta spinach bake hot… and enjoy! It may not be the most “appetizing” looking photo I’ve ever taken, but it really does taste GOOD!

Hope you will give this recipe a try! It is filling, filled with flavor, and is a cinch to prepare! The leftovers were good, too!

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EASY CHEESY Penne Pasta And Spinach Bake

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

40 mins

Penne Pasta is baked with spaghetti sauce, three cheeses, and fresh spinach in this easy, tasty, and filling casserole.

Category: Casserole

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: penne pasta spinach bake

Servings: 4 -6 servings

Calories Per Serving: 391 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

3/4 pound penne pasta
16 ounces Marinara sauce (approx. - homemade or use a jar of sauce-need enough for 4 servings)
1 cup grated mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1½ cups chopped fresh spinach
Additional Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese for topping casserole (approx.1/4 cup each)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Place pasta in large mixing bowl.
Add spaghetti sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan and ricotta cheeses, fresh chopped spinach, plus garlic powder. Stir into pasta until ingredients are fully coated and combined.
Pour pasta into prepared 9x13 pan. Add additional mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses to top.
Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove foil and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove pan from oven and serve pasta immediately.

Recipe Notes

Number of servings will depend on the size portion you serve.

Nutrition Facts

EASY CHEESY Penne Pasta And Spinach Bake

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 391 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Cholesterol 38mg13%

Sodium 800mg35%

Potassium 472mg13%

Carbohydrates 48g16%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 21g42%

Vitamin A 1385IU28%

Vitamin C 7.4mg9%

Calcium 357mg36%

Iron 2mg11%

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

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May
2017

One Pan Greek Chicken And Orzo

categories: Chicken, Main Dishes

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Greek Chicken and Orzo is made in one pan, and is ready in 30 minutes, with thighs, orzo pasta, classic seasonings, kalamata olives and feta cheese.
If you enjoy the convenience of one pot meals, and want something you can make in about half an hour, I’m sure you will LOVE this recipe for One Pan Greek Chicken And Orzo. It’s a delicious, one pan meal that is a delicious, and flavor-filled dish.

My husband and I just returned from a week’s vacation in Hawaii. Truthfully, I wasn’t too thrilled about preparing dinner, after being spoiled by eating out for a week! I found this easy recipe for Greek chicken and orzo from Joanna Cismaru on Pinterest, and decided to try it!

I’m sure glad I did, because we loved this meal! Pan-seared, lightly seasoned chicken thighs cook alongside orzo pasta in white wine and chicken broth, then are topped with kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, lemon wedges, and served. YUM!

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Prepare And Brown The Chicken

Mix together all-purpose flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper in a medium bowl.
Pat the chicken thighs dry using a paper towel. Dredge chicken thighs in the seasoned flour mixture, coating all sides.
Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet (on medium-high heat). Carefully add the chicken thighs to hot oil. Cook them for 4 minutes, without moving them in skillet.
Flip the chicken over and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes until crispy and well-browned.

Remove the browned chicken to a plate and let it rest. Don’t worry if it’s not all the way done – the chicken will finish cooking later with the rest of the ingredients!

Cook The Veggies And Orzo Pasta

Add 1 Tablespoon of olive oil back into the skillet you cooked the chicken in. Turn the heat to medium, and then add the chopped onion, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme and oregano. Stir, and cook for this mixture for 1 minute, then add salt and pepper to lightly season.

Pour the uncooked orzo into the pan with the onions, etc..

Add White Wine And Chicken Broth To The Pan

Add the white wine and chicken broth and stir, to combine these ingredients. Once the ingredients are stirred, bring the liquid to a boil, and reduce the heat down to medium.

Add The Chicken Back Into The Pan

Place the chicken thighs into the skillet on top of the orzo, and cover skillet with a lid. Cook the chicken and orzo for 10 minutes (or until the orzo is fully cooked).

Garnish The Greek Chicken and Orzo Before Serving

Remove the skillet from the heat, and remove the lid. Add the kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and lemon wedges to the dish as a garnish.

Serve The Greek Chicken and Orzo

Serve this delicious Greek chicken and orzo, and ENJOY! This dish not only looks good, it tastes great! The orzo is seasoned perfectly, and the chicken is juicy and delicious! Note: The recipe as written, serves 4 (two thighs per serving). When I prepared this meal, I cut the recipe in half, since it was just my husband and I eating it!)

We really, really enjoyed this dish, and I know it will be made again and again in our home. It truly did only take 30 minutes, from start to finish! What a perfect dinner for those crazy busy evenings when you want something delicious for dinner, but don’t want to take too long to fuss over it!

I really hope you will consider trying this wonderful chicken “one pan wonder” recipe! My hope is that you find it just as delicious as we did! Have a wonderful day, and make the most out of each minute you’ve been given!

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One Pan Greek Chicken And Orzo

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

Greek Chicken and Orzo is made in one pan, and is ready in 30 minutes, with thighs, orzo pasta, classic seasonings, kalamata olives and feta cheese.

Category: Entree

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: Greek chicken and orzo

Servings: 8 servings (1 thigh per serving)

Calories Per Serving: 484 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt & Pepper , to taste (approx. 1/4 teaspoon of each)
8 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
2 Tablespoons olive oil , divided
1 large white onion , chopped
3 cloves garlic , minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 Tablespoon fresh thyme , chopped
1/2 Tablespoon dried oregano
1½ cups orzo pasta (uncooked)
1 cup white wine
2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup kalamata olives (pitted and drained - room temp)
1/4 cup feta cheese , crumbled (room temp)
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped
1/2 lemon , sliced into wedges

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Instructions

Mix together all-purpose flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper in a medium bowl. Pat chicken thighs dry using a paper towel. Dredge chicken thighs in the seasoned flour mixture, coating all sides.
Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet (on medium-high heat). Carefully add chicken thighs to hot oil. Cook them for 4 minutes, without moving them in skillet. Flip chicken over and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes until crispy and well-browned. Remove chicken to a plate and let rest. (Don't worry if it's not all the way done - the chicken will finish cooking later!).
Add 1 Tablespoon olive oil back into the skillet you cooked the chicken in and turn heat to medium. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme and oregano. Stir, and cook for 1 minute. Add salt and pepper to lightly season.
Pour in the uncooked orzo. Pour in the white wine and the chicken broth, then stir to combine ingredients. Once the ingredients are stirred, bring liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat down to medium. Place the chicken thighs into the skillet on top of the orzo. Cover skillet with a lid; cook for 10 minutes (or until the orzo is fully cooked).
Remove skillet from heat; remove lid. Add kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and lemon wedges to the skillet as garnish. Serve, and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Don't have boneless chicken thighs? Use chicken thighs with bones, but cook chicken about 1 minute longer per side when pan-searing.

Nutrition Facts

One Pan Greek Chicken And Orzo

Amount Per Serving (1 thigh)

Calories 484 Calories from Fat 234

% Daily Value*

Fat 26g40%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Cholesterol 114mg38%

Sodium 558mg24%

Potassium 445mg13%

Carbohydrates 32g11%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 24g48%

Vitamin A 735IU15%

Vitamin C 11.8mg14%

Calcium 70mg7%

Iron 2.4mg13%

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

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May
2017

Swordfish In Lemon Garlic Sauce

categories: Main Dishes, Seafood

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Swordfish fillets in lemon garlic sauce are pan-seared, then baked fish fillets. They’re served, glazed with an easy lemon garlic sauce!

Looking for an easy and flavorful way to cook swordfish that doesn’t involve an outdoor BBQ grill? Here’s a very simple way to make Swordfish In Lemon Garlic Sauce! This seafood dish is really quite simple to prepare, and tastes wonderful with the addition of the yummy butter, wine, garlic and lemon sauce on top! Here’s how to make this simple dish:

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Pan-Sear Swordfish Fillets

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Heat olive oil in a large, OVEN-PROOF skillet until very hot (but not smoking). Add lightly seasoned swordfish fillets (at room temperature) to the hot oil. Cook the fish for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown on bottom. Turn the swordfish fillets over and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes.

Bake The Pan-Seared Swordfish

Place the ovenproof skillet and swordfish into a preheated oven. Continue to bake the fish for 7-12 minutes (time will vary based on thickness of swordfish). Begin checking on the fish after 6 minutes have passed. Once the fish flakes easily with a fork, it is ready. TIP: While the fish is baking, prepare the easy lemon garlic sauce.

Make The Lemon Garlic Sauce

While the swordfish is in oven, make the lemon garlic sauce. Place butter and olive oil in a small skillet. Heat over low heat until the butter is melted. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook this on very low heat for about 1 minute (being careful NOT to burn the garlic).

Add the white wine to the skillet, and using medium heat, bring the liquid to a simmer. Cook the lemon garlic sauce for 3 minutes, stirring often. The liquid will reduce a bit in volume, and the alcohol will cook off during this time.

Remove the skillet from the heat. Add lemon juice and finely grated fresh lemon zest, and stir to combine. The lemon garlic sauce will smell really good at this point.

Time To Serve The Swordfish In Lemon Garlic Sauce!

Transfer the baked swordfish out of the skillet and onto serving plates. Spoon the lemon garlic sauce over the top of the fish, and serve it, garnished with parsley, (if desired). Grab a fork and dive into this delicious swordfish in lemon garlic sauce!

I love seafood grilled outdoors on our BBQ, but as is the case often here in Oregon, the rain prevents that many times. It’s nice to have this simple alternative cooking method for enjoying a wonderful piece of swordfish cooked right in the ol’ kitchen! Have a great day.

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Swordfish In Lemon Garlic Sauce

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

20 mins

Swordfish fillets are pan-seared, then finish cooking in an oven. They're served, glazed with an easy to make, delicious lemon garlic sauce!

Category: Entree

Cuisine: American

Keyword: swordfish

Servings: 2 servings (5 ounces each)

Calories Per Serving: 537 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

10 ounces swordfish steaks (2- 5 ounce pieces at least 1 inch thick)
3 Tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper

For Lemon Garlic Sauce:

2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons olive oil
8 cloves garlic , minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
Grated zest from 1 large lemon
2 Tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 Tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish-optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Let swordfish come to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking. Pat fish really dry with a paper towel, then lightly season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large, OVEN-PROOF skillet until very hot (but not smoking). Carefully add swordfish fillets to skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown on bottom. Turn fish over and cook the other side 2-3 minutes, as well. Place skillet (and swordfish) into hot oven. Bake swordfish for between 7 and 12 minutes (time will vary based on thickness of swordfish). Begin checking fish after 6 minutes have passed. Once the fish flakes easily with a fork, it will be ready.
While swordfish is baking, make the lemon garlic sauce. Place butter and olive oil in a small skillet. Cook on low heat until butter is melted. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook mixture on very low heat for about a minute (being careful NOT to burn the garlic).
Add white wine to the skillet, and using medium heat, bring the liquid to a simmer. Cook the sauce for 3 minutes, stirring often. The liquid will reduce a bit in volume as it cooks.
Remove sauce from heat. Add lemon juice and finely grated fresh lemon zest. Stir to combine.
Transfer cooked swordfish to serving plate. Spoon the lemon garlic sauce over the top of the fish, and garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Swordfish In Lemon Garlic Sauce

Amount Per Serving (1 5 ounce piece)

Calories 537 Calories from Fat 342

% Daily Value*

Fat 38g58%

Saturated Fat 11g69%

Cholesterol 123mg41%

Sodium 246mg11%

Potassium 705mg20%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 29g58%

Vitamin A 930IU19%

Vitamin C 18.7mg23%

Calcium 40mg4%

Iron 1.2mg7%

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

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May
2017

Garlic & Herb Baked Salmon

categories: Main Dishes, Seafood

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Garlic Herb Baked Salmon is a delicious, quick and easy recipe featuring boneless, skinless salmon fillets topped with a seasoned lemon butter sauce.
My husband and I really love salmon! In my never ending quest to find new recipes, I stumbled upon this simple one for garlic herb baked salmon, and it did not disappoint!

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This Is One EASY Recipe!

The process for making this salmon dish is extremely SIMPLE. A garlic, butter, lemon juice and herb mixture is prepared, and then salmon fillets are topped with it. Salmon goes into the oven where it is baked, and then it is DONE! How’s THAT for EASY??? It’s quick and it tastes GOOD. From start to finish, it took under 20 minutes, which is perfect for crazy busy days!

How To Make Garlic Herb Baked Salmon

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Place the melted butter, garlic, parsley, salt, cayenne pepper, lemon juice and black pepper in a small bowl. Give it a good stir to fully combine ingredients. Now the sauce is READY! Hope you didn’t break a sweat doing all that hard work- wink, wink!

Place the salmon fillets onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between each fillet. The parchment paper helps cut down on the cleanup once the salmon is done. Use a spoon and divide the garlic herb sauce evenly between salmon fillets, covering the top and sides of the fish.

Time To Finish The Garlic Herb Baked Salmon

Bake the salmon in a preheated 400 degree oven for 12 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from oven, once done, and transfer fillets to individual plates.

Garnish And Serve The Garlic Herb Baked Salmon

Garnish each piece of salmon with a lemon wedge and serve immediately with your favorite side dish. I served my garlic herb baked salmon on a bed of cooked sesame ginger slaw, with green beans (from our garden) and steamed rice.

If you want, you can also drizzle the salmon with any leftover garlic herb mixture that remains on the baking sheet. Just spoon it up, and drizzle it on the fish.

This salmon recipe is really SO EASY!!! It really has a great flavor, as well. As always, I sure hope you will consider making this for yourself, your family or others you love!

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Garlic Herb Baked Salmon

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

12 mins

Total Time

17 mins

Garlic Herb Baked Salmon is a delicious, quick and easy recipe featuring boneless, skinless salmon fillets topped with a seasoned lemon butter sauce.

Category: Entree

Cuisine: American

Keyword: garlic herb baked salmon

Servings: 2 servings

Calories Per Serving: 364 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

2 6 ounce each salmon fillets
2 Tablespoons melted butter
3 cloves garlic , minced
1 Tablespoon fresh Italian parsley , chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 Pinch cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 dashes ground black pepper
4 Lemon wedges (for garnish-optional)

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Instructions

Before beginning, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, cayenne pepper, lemon juice and black pepper until fully combined.
Place salmon fillets onto parchment paper lined baking sheet, leaving space in between each fillet. Spoon the garlic and herb sauce evenly over the top and sides of the salmon (to cover).
Bake salmon at 400 degrees F. for 12 minutes. Remove from oven. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for garnish, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Garlic Herb Baked Salmon

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 364 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 123mg41%

Sodium 323mg14%

Potassium 921mg26%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 34g68%

Vitamin A 585IU12%

Vitamin C 24.1mg29%

Calcium 45mg5%

Iron 1.9mg11%

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

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Apr
2017

Grilled Chili & Lime Chicken Fajita Salad

categories: Chicken, For The BBQ Grill, Main Dish Salads, Main Dishes, Mexican / Southwestern, Salads

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Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad is delicious, with marinated chicken, peppers, onions, black beans, avocado and lettuce, and a chili lime dressing!
Do you like fajitas? Well, I sure do, so I was excited to try a new recipe for Grilled Chili & Lime Chicken Fajita Salad! Wow… it tasted fantastic, and I can’t wait to share it with you today. This main dish salad is filled with marinated grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, black beans, grilled bell peppers and onion, and is topped with tortilla strips, cilantro, avocado and sour cream.

If that’s not enough, it is drizzled with an amazing chili and lime salad dressing (part of it serves as the marinade!). If you like Southwestern food, chances are you will LOVE this filling salad. We sure did! It is one of my new favorites… will DEFINITELY make this chicken fajita salad again and again.

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Plan Ahead

The chicken will need to marinate for a couple hours (at least), so plan ahead. This marinating time is not included in the prep time in the printable recipe. I like to get things ready ahead of time, so early in the afternoon I marinated the chicken, then grilled the chicken and at the same time, (in a separate skillet) I grilled the onion and peppers.

When it was dinner time, all I had to do was slice the pre-cooked chicken, arrange the salad ingredients in 2 serving bowls, drizzle with the dressing and serve! EASY!

How To Cook This Chicken Fajita Salad

The day I made this salad it was pouring rain, so I cooked the chicken on my indoor George Foreman grill. You can cook the marinated chicken on the BBQ, an indoor grill. You can also cook it in a skillet on your stovetop! The recipe calls for boneless chicken thighs, but boneless chicken breasts are a great substitution, too!

Marinating The Chicken

In a small bowl, whisk the ingredients for the marinade together until fully blended. Pour HALF (approx. 1/4 cup) of the marinade into a shallow dish.

Add the chicken, cover, and refrigerate/marinate chicken for at least 2 hours (turning occasionally to coat), for best taste results! Cover and set the remaining marinade (approx. 1/4 cup) aside until ready to serve (this is the salad dressing). There is no need to refrigerate.

Cooking the Chicken

After chicken has been marinated, grill the chicken until done and crispy on a BBQ or indoor grill. If using a skillet, heat a teaspoon of oil on medium-high heat until hot before adding meat. Once very hot (but not smoking), add chicken and cook until done. When cooked fully, remove chicken. Let rest for a few minutes, then cut chicken into thin slices.

TIP: When you cook the marinated chicken, discard and do NOT use the marinade that has been in contact with the chicken, to avoid cross contamination!

Cooking the Veggies

In a separate skillet, heat a teaspoon of oil on medium-high heat until hot. Add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers and onions to the skillet once it is hot (but not smoking).. Cook until tender (4-5 minutes), stirring occasionally. Remove the skillet from the heat and set it aside, to let the veggies cool.

Time To Assemble The Salad

To assemble the salad, fill each serving dish with torn romaine leaves. Evenly distribute the black beans, peppers and onions over lettuce. Add some sliced avocado and crisp tortilla strips. TIP: I made my own tortilla strips. To see how to make them, check the notes section of printable recipe.

Sprinkle the salad with extra cilantro leaves. Place a dollop of sour cream on top, and add a lime wedge (for garnish). Finish it by drizzling reserved marinade over the top.

Enjoy This Delicious Chicken Fajita Salad

Serve… and ENJOY this amazing, flavor-filled chicken fajita salad! The recipe as written (below) makes two very generous sized main course salads.

I’m not kidding… this chili lime chicken fajita salad really is one delicious dinner! I hope you will give it a try. My husband loved it, too. One of his first comments after tasting it was, “wow, this has to be one of the best looking salads I’ve ever eaten”. Yes, it LOOKS good, but just wait until you TASTE it! Grab a fork and have a taste of this juicy chicken fajita salad! YUM!

Have a wonderful day! Thanks for stopping by. I hope you find some delicious recipes, (including this one for chicken fajita salad) to fix for those you love and cherish!

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Grilled Chili & Lime Chicken Fajita Salad

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

30 mins

Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad is delicious, with marinated chicken, peppers, onions, black beans, avocado and lettuce, and a chili lime dressing!

Category: Main Course Salad

Cuisine: Southwestern

Keyword: chicken fajita salad

Servings: 2 Main Course Servings

Calories Per Serving: 544 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

For Marinade:

4 Tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup (+ 1 Tablespoon more) fresh squeezed lime juice
2 Tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
2 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground Cumin
1 teaspoon salt

For Salad:

2 boneless , skinless chicken thighs (can substitute chicken breasts)
1/2 yellow bell pepper , sliced thin (seeds removed)
1/2 red bell pepper , sliced thin (seeds removed)
1/2 medium onion , thinly sliced
5 cups Romaine lettuce , roughly chopped
1 avocado , sliced (divided)
1/2 cup black beans (rinsed, drained)

For Garnish (Optional):

Sour cream and extra cilantro leaves
Crisp tortilla strips (see Notes section for "how to make" these).

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Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk ingredients for marinade together until fully blended. Pour HALF (approx. 1/4 cup) of the marinade into a shallow dish. Add chicken and let marinate in fridge for at least 2 hours, turning occasionally to coat. Cover remaining marinade and set aside until ready to serve (this is the salad dressing-you do not need to refrigerate).
Heat a teaspoon of oil on medium-high heat in a skillet. Once oil is hot, add marinated chicken pieces; cook until done and crispy on outside (can also use indoor grill or outside BBQ). When fully cooked, remove chicken. Let rest for a few minutes, then cut into thin slices. Set aside. Discard and do NOT use the marinade that has been in contact with the chicken, to avoid cross contamination.
In a separate skillet, heat a teaspoon of oil on medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook until tender (4-5 minutes), stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; set aside.

To Assemble Salad: Fill serving dish with torn romaine leaves. Evenly distribute black beans, peppers and onions over lettuce. Add sliced avocado and crisp tortilla strips. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves. Place a dollop of sour cream on top and add a lime wedge (for garnish). Drizzle reserved marinade over salad. Serve... and ENJOY!

Recipe Notes

Caloric calculation does not include sour cream or tortilla strip garnish. Prep Time does not include marinating time for chicken.

TO MAKE TORTILLA STRIPS: Cut 2 corn tortillas in half, then cut into thin strips. Coat strips with 1 Tablespoon of vegetable oil, then bake at 375 degrees for 5-6 minutes on each side (flipping midway through baking), until light brown and crispy.

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Chili & Lime Chicken Fajita Salad

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 544 Calories from Fat 288

% Daily Value*

Fat 32g49%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 72mg24%

Sodium 1329mg58%

Potassium 1561mg45%

Carbohydrates 35g12%

Fiber 14g58%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 32g64%

Vitamin A 11655IU233%

Vitamin C 123.8mg150%

Calcium 85mg9%

Iron 3.7mg21%

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

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Apr
2017

Chicken And Veggie Stir-Fry

categories: Asian, Chicken, Main Dishes

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Chicken Veggie Stir Fry, with broccoli, carrots, bok choy, zucchini, onions,etc. in an Asian-inspired sauce, is served on rice in this delicious, 20 minute dish.
Do you enjoy stir-fry meals? We sure do… in fact, I’ve been making this delicious, Asian-inspired Chicken Veggie Stir Fry using the same process and “recipe” for over 20 years.

This dish couldn’t be simpler to make! I came up with a simple Asian sauce after experimenting years ago, then simply added chicken and fresh veggies, cooked it together, and have been making chicken veggie stir fry like this ever since!

The process is simple: stir-fry lightly seasoned, cubed chicken breasts and lots of fresh veggies. Add a homemade Asian flavored sauce (so quick & easy to make), then serve on a bed of rice! The recipe is easy, packed with veggies, and is wonderfully delicious!

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How To Make Chicken Veggie Stir Fry

TIMESAVING TIP: To save time, I cooked all three parts of this recipe at the same time (it’s easy to do).

The first thing you will need to do is cook rice according to package directions, and prep the veggies and chicken while the rice is cooking. Make sure the veggies are cut into bite sized pieces. Cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 2 inch cubes.

Make The Sauce For Chicken Veggie Stir Fry

Prepare the stir-fry sauce by combining chicken broth, soy sauce, and ground ginger in a small bowl. Stir in the corn starch and mix well to dissolve any lumps, and set it aside when done.

Cook the Vegetables

In a large skillet, heat HALF of the oil on medium-high heat until very hot, but not smoking. Add all the veggies and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring often until the veggies are crisp-tender.

Cook The Chicken

In a separate medium skillet, heat the remaining half of the oil on medium-high until very hot, but not smoking. Add the chicken pieces and cook, turning pieces over to cook through on all sides (about 3-4 minutes). To save time, cook the chicken while the veggies are cooking. Multi-tasking at it’s finest!

When the chicken is finished cooking, add the pieces to the cooked veggies in the large skillet.

Add Sauce To Chicken Veggie Stir Fry

Give the reserved sauce a good stir, then pour it over the chicken and veggies. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring often for about 2 minutes. The sauce will thicken as it cooks and will coat the chicken and veggies.

Once the sauce has thickened and coated everything, add the cashews, and stir to combine. Cook just for a minute, until the chicken veggie stir fry is heated through.

Serve The Chicken Veggie Stir Fry

Serve the chicken veggie stir fry hot, on top of a bed of rice (brown or white). Grab a fork (or chopsticks) and dig right in! It’s GOOD!

Can I Change The Veggies OR Make This Dish Vegetarian?

While you can adjust the veggies according to your taste and what you have available (I’ve done this many times), the basics you should have in this dish are onion, carrots, broccoli, and red peppers, because they add so much color (and flavor) to the dish. Any other veggies you choose to add will enhance the dish with additional flavor and color!!!

If you are a Vegetarian, no problem! Simply omit the chicken from the dish! Be creative… make it your own… and enjoy every bite! Have a wonderful day!

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Chicken And Veggie Stir Fry

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

Chicken Veggie Stir Fry, with broccoli, carrots, bok choy, zucchini, onions,etc. in an Asian-inspired sauce, is served on rice in this delicious dish.

Category: Entree

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: chicken veggie stir fry

Servings: 4 servings

Calories Per Serving: 483 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

For Stir-Fry

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 2 inch cubes
Ground ginger (to lightly season chicken with before cooking)
6 cups fresh vegetables (total) *See NOTES section below.
1/4 cup vegetable oil , divided
1/3 cup roasted cashews

For Stir-Fry sauce:

1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tablespoons corn starch
1 teaspoon ground ginger

For Serving: Cooked rice (prepared according to package directions)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Cook rice according to pkg. directions.Cut veggies/chicken in bite size pieces while rice is cooking.
Make stir-fry sauce by mixing chicken broth, soy sauce, and ground ginger in small bowl. Stir in corn starch and mix well. Set aside.
In large skillet, heat HALF of the oil on medium-high heat until very hot, but not smoking. Add all veggies; continue cooking for about 6-7 minutes, stirring often until veggies are crisp-tender.
In separate medium skillet, heat remaining half of the oil on medium-high until very hot, but not smoking. Add chicken; cook all sides until it turns white and is cooked through (about 3-4 minutes).
Add cooked chicken to the veggies in large skillet.
Give the sauce a stir, then pour it over chicken and veggies. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring often for about 2 minutes. The sauce will thicken as it cooks and will coat the chicken and veggies.
When done, add the cashews, and stir to combine. Serve over hot cooked rice... and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

I used broccoli, onion, carrots, red & green bell peppers, bok choy, mushrooms, sugar snap peas, zucchini and yellow squash. Additional veggie add-ins might also include: fresh chopped asparagus, green onions, fresh green beans, celery, water chestnuts, canned/drained bean sprouts, etc.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken And Veggie Stir Fry

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 483 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 12g75%

Cholesterol 54mg18%

Sodium 1253mg54%

Potassium 1034mg30%

Carbohydrates 45g15%

Fiber 11g46%

Protein 30g60%

Vitamin A 13890IU278%

Vitamin C 33.5mg41%

Calcium 84mg8%

Iron 4.2mg23%

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

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