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Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos

Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos

This post is sponsored by Ricos Products. All opinions are mine alone. #RicosCheesePlease

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and you are going to want this Burrito Bar set up for the festivities! We are cooking some Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos made with a delicious marinated chicken, Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce topped with all the fixings like fresh pico de gallo and guacamole.

Sure, we are focused on Cinco de May today but these Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos are awesome for anytime- from Sunday dinner to hosting a Birthday party or just in spirit of Taco Tuesday.  There are three components that bring these burritos over-the-top!

  1. Fresh ingredients! The homemade guacamole and fresh pico de gallo, the marinated chicken and cilantro lime rice. Fresh really is best!
  2. The flavor in this marinated chicken is outstanding! You will want to keep this marinade recipe around for other dishes.
  3. The Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce poured over the burritos amplify the yum factor. Plus, who doesn’t love a bit of cheese sauce on their burrito?

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Cinco de Mayo Burrito Bar

Setting up your burrito bar decor is simple. Look for just a few items to add a punch of color like with the banner and table runner shown here. Here is what you need to create a fun, Cinco de Mayo inspired atmosphere without much effort:

  • Plates.
  • Silverware.
  • Napkins.
  • Servings bowls/plates.
  • Serving utensils.
  • Gravy boat works perfectly for our Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce.
  • Colorful table liner. Perhaps you have a traditional Mexican blanket around your house that you can utilize as a tablecloth!
  • Colorful banner.
  • Add a few cactus plants and fresh ingredients around the table for décor.
  • A 3 tier serving tray is great for those setting up in a cramped space.

A decent amount of prep was done for these Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos. I did about an hour of prep on my own so grab a buddy to help you chop. Typically, I don’t spend that much time on prep, however, it is WELL worth the effort. Everyone will love the freshness on the table and taste it in those burritos.

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Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos

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Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and you are going to want this Cinco de Mayo Burrito Bar set up for the festivities! We are cooking some Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos made with a delicious marinated chicken, Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce topped with all the fixings like fresh pico de gallo and guacamole.

  • 2 15 ounce cans Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • Cilantro Lime Rice
  • Guacamole
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • Pico de Gallo
  • 2 15 ounce cans black beans
  • 8-10 burrito sized tortillas
  • Chicken Marinade
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 pounds chicken breast, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  1. Wash all the fresh produce and begin chopping. Finely minced the garlic cloves, roughly chop cilantro, chop the lettuce and other fresh produce.
  2. Place all the marinade ingredients into a large food storage bag.
  3. Trim your chicken breasts and add to the marinade. Seal the bag. Let marinate for 30 minutes - 2 hours.
  4. Make your Guacamole and Pico de Gallo.
  5. Begin the Cilantro Lime Rice.
  6. Cook the chicken. On the stove top, add a drizzle of olive to a pan on medium heat and add the chicken breasts cooking 7-9 minutes on each side. Internal temperature should read 165 degrees. Dispose of excess marinade.
  7. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes and chop.
  8. Heat the Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce for 7 minutes on the stove top stirring often. Place in a gravy boat for easy pouring.
  9. Heat the black beans on the stove top letting simmer for 5 minutes.
  10. Warm your tortillas.
  11. Set up your Cinco de Mayo Burrito Bar with chopped chicken, tortillas, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce, cilantro lime rice and black beans all in separate bowls with serving utensils.
  12. Assemble your Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos however you please! I placed some cilantro lime rice on the tortilla, a spoonful of black beans followed by some chicken. Rolled up my burrito and poured Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce over the top. Place some lettuce topped with guacamole and sour cream on the side. Place a spoonful of pico de gallo on burrito and eat!

How do you plan on celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year? Let me know in the comments below!

When Life Gives You Lemons: Throw a Party and Make Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

When Life Gives You Lemons:

Throw a Party

and make Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

This post is sponsored by Thyme & Table. All opinions are mine alone.  #WhatAGoodThyme

Garlic Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce is a beautiful entrée made with thinly cut chicken breasts, shallots, and parmesan cheese packed with a punch of lemon and garlic flavor that is perfect for entertaining or a weeknight dinner with the family.

My collection of utensils in the kitchen have some wear- a lot of wear actually and it is long overdue for some kitchen goodies! Thyme & Table’s new product line just launched at Walmart and I felt so inspired to throw a spring themed gathering with friends ad family after receiving this beautiful collection of utensils, gadgets, knives and a cutting board! Spring is finally here and the weather is getting nicer – although it did snow this morning here in Cincinnati but the sunshine is back so I am ready to say good-bye to winter. Let’s celebrate springs arrival!

A great party always has a great theme! ‘When life gives you lemons…’ is the perfect spring theme to infuse a bright spirit in my home and give me all the inspiration needed to create a gorgeous tablescape and amazing menu for all my guests.

When Life Gives You Lemons Tablescape

My favorite part of throwing a dinner party is transforming the dining room! I had so much fun stopping by Walmart to pick up everything I needed to make my guests walk in the room and say, “WOW.” Start your tablescape with a color palette. Lemons are yellow so that was an obvious choice but I also needed another complementary color to make my table pop! Blue and yellow are always a great a combination and have such a cheery affect so blue was the winner! Before shopping at Walmart, look around your house to see what can be utilized in the space already. I was able to pull a wreath, tablecloth, plate chargers, cake stands and a few other items from other rooms in the house to use.

Thyme & Table Winged Corckscrew shown in copper plated stainless steel.

What you need to complete a beautiful tablescape: 

  • Salad and dinner plate for each guest.
  • Water glass for each guest plus wine glass for those over 21 years old. Place a lemon slice into each water glass for taste and décor.
  • Silverware set for each guest. I tied a knife, fork, salad fork and spoon into a bundle with some string to also bring in some decoration to each place setting.
  • Napkins. The blue and plaid napkins were perfect for my theme creating a picnic feel.
  • Tablecloth and runner. This is optional but it is also the easiest way to brighten up the table with a white tablecloth and blue runner which matches the plaid napkins.
  • Flowers! Walmart has a flower section with a lot of options for you. I bought some tulips to place in a pitcher on the drink table and carnations to place into jars. To pull in some more yellow, I put lemon slices into the flower jars spread out along the table runner. Wrap a small bow around each jar and you have a beautiful, affordable and colorful centerpiece.
  • Thyme & Table utensils for each dish you serve with appropriate size bowls or plates.
  • Take those extra items you found around the house to decorate. I took down a large picture and replaced it with a wreath, set up my beverage server(which I recently found at Walmart) with lemon slices and water, placed cake stands everywhere and then just played with the design. I have a pitcher of flowers on top of a cake stand that is on a tray full of lemons. Think outside the box and layer your items and fill in areas with color! Fresh, whole lemons act as the perfect color filler.
  • Name cards or a place setting decoration. A little décor on each place setting will go a long way. You can make adorable name cards, place a whole lemon on each plate, use a single fresh cut flower, or a small flower pot with a faux or fresh flowers.

Thyme & Table Winged Corckscrew shown in copper plated stainless steel.

When Life Gives You Lemons Menu

Menu planning can be stressful for a dinner party. My advice is to keep it simple. Pick an entrée, salad, two sides and a dessert. If you feel overwhelmed, ask guests to bring a dish. Nobody will mind throwing together a salad or picking up a dessert before they come over – people like to contribute so just ask for what you need.

Thyme & Table utensils shown including the mini silicone funnel.

When life gives you lemons menu:

  • Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce. Recipe card below. Note that the Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce recipe card serves 4-5. I used two pans and doubled the recipe to feed 10.
  • Roasted Green Beans with shallots and garlic.
  • Garlic & Herb Smashed Potatoes.
  • Spring Salad with strawberries, blueberries, sliced almonds, feta cheese and poppy seed dressing.
  • Lemon Buttermilk Bundt Cake with a peach lemon glaze.
  • Wine of choice for those over 21. I recommend a Riesling or Chardonnay and half of a bottle per person.

Thyme & Table knife shown from the 3-piece set and Acacia Board chopping block.

Prepping with Thyme & Table

I know you are scrolling through these photographs and eyeballing all these gorgeous kitchen utensils and gadgets! Thyme & Table doesn’t just offer beautiful products for your kitchen but the new line is full of items to make cooking more efficient. The Thyme & Table knife set is impressive with comfortable gripping and easy chopping.

Thyme & Table Grater shown in copper plated stainless steel and Acacia Board chopping block.

What else am I loving from the new Thyme & Table line? The copper plated stainless steel everything! From the cheese grater to wine opener to the collection of utensils- they are crazy gorgeous! Mother’s Day is approaching and I am envisioning a beautiful gift basket with the copper plated stainless steel collection and one of the Thyme & Table cutting boards.

Thyme & Table Whisk shown from the whisk and tong set.

I could talk all day about the new Thyme & Table line but we have some dinner party tips and an amazing recipe for Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce coming up and you don’t want to miss this recipe!

Tips to Make Your Dinner Party a Success

  • When inviting guests, ask if there are any food allergies so you can plan the menu accordingly.
  • Set up your tablescape the day before to make sure you have everything needed and to play with the arrangement until it is perfect. Also, make sure to iron the tablecloth and napkins.
  • Prepare dessert the night before or the morning of party to check a big menu item off the to-do list.
  • Prep all ingredients a couple hours before party. This includes measuring, chopping, washing produce and more. When dinner comes, you can cook in a clean kitchen more efficiently and quickly leaving you more time with guests.
  • Before guests arrive, get your beverage station set-up an fill water glasses.

Thyme & Table spoon and slotted turner shown from the 2 pack Acacia utensil set.

Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

Chicken is always a great choice for dinner parties because it is simple and most people are happy to eat chicken. I wanted to create a chicken dish with spring in mind so it has a strong lemon taste that pairs so well with the garlic, shallots and parmesan so here comes the Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce.

Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

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Garlic Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce is a beautiful entrée made with thinly cut chicken breasts, shallots, and parmesan cheese packed with a punch of lemon and garlic flavor that is perfect for entertaining or a weeknight dinner with the family.

  • 4-5 chicken breasts, thin cut
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 shallot, diced
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • garnish with a lemon slice
  1. Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken breasts.
  2. Place the pan onto the stovetop on a high heat and let it heat up. You can use a skillet or non stick pan.
  3. Mince the garlic cloves and dice the shallot. Grate the parmesan cheese and juice a lemon.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook the chicken 5-7 minutes on each side.
  5. Remove the chicken and place on a plate while you make the sauce.
  6. Place the pan back on the heat on low-medium.
  7. Add the butter, minced garlic and diced shallots. Stir often for 3 minutes keeping on eye on the garlic not to burn.
  8. Add 1 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup heavy cream and ,5 tablespoon Italian seasoning. Let simmer 5 minutes.
  9. In a small bowl, Mix the teaspoon cornstarch with tablespoon water and add to pan. Stir in the cornstarch mixture with sauce.
  10. Add the grated parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Stir ingredients in and add the chicken back in.
  11. Spoon the sauce over chicken and add a lemon slice garnish if you would like.
  12. Serve.

Before stopping by Walmart to pick up your Thyme & Table products, visit their site by clicking HERE! Don’t forget to stop back in and comment below to tell me how your When Life Gives You Lemons spring-inspired dinner party went!

 

Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken Bites

Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken Bites

{+ More Easy Football Party Foods}

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. All opinions are mine alone. #BigGameBBxx 

Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken Bites marinated in buttermilk, lightly seasoned and coated with breadcrumbs for a great appetizer to add in that game day party food lineup!

You will find the recipe and method on making those crispy Airy Fryer Chicken Bites but I am also breaking down the ultimate football party spread with amazing snack ideas, chips, dips, side dishes and main course items! A party isn’t a party without some great food. 

The Game Day Menu

  • Double Cheddar Mac ‘N’ Cheese: Elbow macaroni made with RAGÚ® Double Cheddar Cheese Sauce.
  • Buttermilk Chicken Bites with Dipping Sauces: Chicken marinated in buttermilk and cooked in the Midea Air Fryer for a crispy item to dip into Red Duck Smoked Applewood Molasses BBQ Sauce, Smoky Ketchup and/or RAGÚ® Old World Style Traditional Sauce.
  • Sandwiches: A variety of Big Az® Sandwiches.
  • Corn Chips: Garden of Eatin’® Organic Corn Chips in three must try flavors with Corn Chips with Sea Salt, Corn Chips BBQ Black Bean and Blue Corn Chips with Sea Salt.
  • Italian Meats and Cheese: Formaggio Italian Cheeses offer Fresh Marinated Mozzarella Salad Cups and Artisan Wraps that are packaged ready to serve to make appetizers a breeze.
  • Meatballs: Meatballs and RAGÚ® Old World Style Traditional Sauce in the crockpot.

RAGÚ® Old World Style Traditional Sauce

The crockpot is always put to work for parties. Toss some frozen meatballs into the slow cooker along with a jar of RAGÚ® Old World Style Traditional Sauce. Let the meatballs cook on high for 4 hours to help you create a winning appetizer for game time. RAGÚ sauce is a classic, smooth and flavorful spaghetti sauce loaded with 2 servings of vegetables per half cup of sauce.

RAGÚ sauces are for more than just spaghetti night! Visit ragu.com for recipe ideas like the Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches for watching the big football game or the winter games.

RAGÚ® Double Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Cheddar, Parmesan and Romano cheeses combine in RAGÚ® Double Cheddar Cheese Sauce to create the best macaroni and cheese for game time. Just add pasta or create your own cheesy recipe like this Southwest Mac & Cheese. 

What creative way will you use RAGÚ® Double Cheddar Cheese Sauce for your entertaining?

Visit RAGÚ for recipe inspiration!

Garden of Eatin’®

Every party calls for some quality chips! My new favorite organic corn chips are from Garden of Eatin’®.  This better for you snack is made with NON-GMO ingredients. Everyone in my family loved the BBQ Black Bean flavor corn chips that pack a taco flavor punch!

Grab a coupon for $0.75 off ONE variety!

Click HERE to download coupon.

Red Duck Foods

Red Duck Foods are made in my hometown of Portland, Oregon and offer a variety of Organic condiments like Smoky Ketchup and Smoked Applewood Molasses BBQ sauce to pair with our Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken Bites. I am dying to toss some chicken wings in a Red Duck sauce very soon. Yummmm. 

  • Red Duck Smoky Ketchup is lower in sugar and sodium than some other brands and is a great ingredient for cooking all types of dishes like chili or soup.
  • Red Duck Applewood Molasses BBQ made without artificial coloring, preservatives or stabilizers is a delicious BBQ sauce made for more than just those chicken wings I am craving- try with a BBQ chicken pizza or in a morning scramble.

Visit Red Duck Foods to check out the condiment options and get recipe ideas!

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Formaggio Italian Cheeses

Cheese platters are always the perfect appetizer for entertaining! No matter the event, it always works. Sam’s Club and Cosco carry award winning Formaggio Italian Cheeses that are tasty and make hosting easier. All you need to do is transfer the cheeses to a plate with toothpicks inserted for each amazing bite and let rest at room temperature before serving.

  • Artisan Wraps- Savory Italian style meats wrapped around fresh mozzarella. These are always a party favorite!
  • Fresh Marinated Salad Cups- Mozzarella marinated in herbs and spices that I paired with cherry tomatoes on a toothpick as part of my simple cheese platter for great finger foods.

Big Az® Sandwiches

I am excited to share a new product find for me sold in convenient stores all over the nation! Big Az® Sandwiches have a whole line of delicious sandwiches from a jalapeno cheeseburger to the Big Az® Sriracha Chicken Sandwich made with grilled chicken, a tangy-sweet hot sauce and cheese. I recommend buying a variety for your guests to pick from and let them heat up the sandwich whenever they are getting hangry during game time.

The Big Az® Country Chicken Sandwich was my favorite from the line with the soft sesame seed bun, creamy white cheese and crispy chicken. I gave it a dunk in the Red Duck sauces for some extra yum!

Visit Big Az® Sandwiches website to find your favorite burger.

Click HERE.

Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken Bites

Midea Air Fryer

I have been getting a lot of new kitchen toys lately, including this Midea Air Fryer! I have wanted an air fryer for a long time- you can cook potato wedges, fries, chicken wings, our Buttermilk Chicken Bites and so much more in a short amount of time without the extra fat of deep frying (80% less!) but still get that crispiness. You can also bake, roast and even grill.  IT. IS. AMAZING.

How does the Midea Airy Fryer work? 

The Midea MFTN3501 Air Fryer has 1500 watts of circulated heat to cook your favorite party foods with just a pinch of oil while allowing excess fats to fall off. You will notice a slight difference in appearance and taste over deep frying because the foods aren’t soaked in oil. When cooking our Buttermilk Chicken Bites, the chicken was still nice and juicy with that great crispy outside that we all love in fried foods.

Get more information on the Midea MFTN3501 and grab your parties MVP by clicking HERE.

Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken Bites

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Air Fryer Buttermilk Chicken Bites marinated in buttermilk, lightly seasoned and coated with breadcrumbs for a great appetizer to add in that game day party food lineup!

  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce of choice
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • Dipping sauces (recommend Red Duck Smoked Applewood Molasses BBQ Sauce, Smoky Ketchup and RAGÚ® Old World Style Traditional Sauce)
  1. Cut your chicken into bite sized pieces (1 inch).
  2. Place the chicken into a sealable bag with 1 cup buttermilk and 1 tablespoon hot sauce. Let sit in fridge for minimum of 30 minutes.
  3. Set up 3 bowls. Bowl #1- flour. Bowl #2- eggs. Bowl #3- mix together panko, cayenne, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  4. Remove the chicken from fridge and dip into each bowl staring with flour. Cover each chicken bite completely and then dip into eggs. After you have dipped in the eggs, dip into the panko bowl #3 and cover the chicken completely. Repeat with all the chicken bites. (recommend gloves for this step) .
  5. Spray the Midea Air Fryer basket lightly with oil and add the chicken to the bottom lining them so nothing is overlapping. You may need to do more than one batch.
  6. Place the basket inside the air fryer unit and close. Cook for 10 minutes on 370 degrees. Flip the chicken and cook another 5 minutes.
  7. Serve with your favorite sauce.

What are your must have football party foods while entertaining? Comment below!

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie is a great family meal any day of the week with shredded chicken, corn, peas, carrots, onion, garlic, parsley, potatoes and a pie crust top.

Chicken Pot PieOne of my families favorite comfort foods is the pot pie. Maybe it’s the creamy filling or the flaky pie crust. Maybe it’s the combination that always makes this Chicken Pot Pie a huge hit every single time. Pot Pies are surprisingly easy to make and many times, I am able to utilize ingredients that are already on hand. Don’t fret on how many ingredients go into this because they are basics.

The biggest part of getting that nice thick, creamy filling is making the roux at the very beginning. Add your butter to the pan and whisk the flour in. Slowly add in the remaining liquids and that sauce should stay nice and thick.

Feel free to do some swaps in this recipe also to utilize what you have on hand. Mushrooms, celery, turkey, shallots are all great swaps.

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

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Chicken Pot Pie

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie is a great family meal any day of the week with shredded chicken, corn, peas, carrots, onion, garlic, parsley, potatoes and a pie crust top.

Yields: 10 servings

  • 8.5 ounce can peas, drained
  • 8.75 ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 14.5 ounce chicken broth
  • 4 carrots
  • 1 pound chicken, cooked and shredded (about 2.5 cups shredded)
  • .5 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 large potato (optional)
  • 1/3 onion, white
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • .5 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pie crust, refrigerated or homemade
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  1. Start with prepping everything. Dice the potato (the smaller the better to cook evenly), slice the carrots, finely dice the onion, chop parsley and open and drain all the cans.
  2. You can use pre-cooked shredded chicken like a rotisserie chicken and leftovers. You can also quickly cook and shred chicken by poaching. To poach your chicken, boil water, drop the chicken in to cook for 15 minutes or until fully cooked. Shreds easily.
  3. Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
  4. On the stovetop, on a medium-high heat up the skillet. I use a 10 inch skillet.
  5. Place the butter in with the diced onion, sliced carrots and potato.
  6. Add flour and whisk the melted butter and flour together well.
  7. Slowly add in the chicken broth while whisking.
  8. Add minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes. The broth should be nice and thick.
  9. Stir in heavy cream.
  10. Stir in peas, corn and shredded chicken.
  11. Unroll a refrigerated pie crust and place over skillet. The skillet is hot so be careful (you can also cook the stovetop ingredients in a separate pan and transfer to skillet).
  12. Use an egg wash over the pie crust. Beat one egg with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash. Brush on.
  13. Bake 25 minutes or until the top gets slightly brown.
  14. Remove from oven and let set until cool enough to eat.
  • Preparation time: 20 minutes
  • Cook time: 25 minutes

Skillet Chicken Pot PieThis one goes fast! As you can see.

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta

Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LeaveBlandBehind #CollectiveBias

Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta made with crispy bacon, chunks of chicken, fresh broccoli, rotini pasta and McCormick White Cheddar Mac ‘n’ Cheese Seasoning baked with a breadcrumb topping.

I love cooking dishes that don’t require a recipe. I can get in the kitchen and wing it- as a busy mom there is a whole lot of winging it. Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta is one of those dishes! New McCormick Pasta Seasoning Blends take the guesswork out of recipe free cooking. Just add some cooked chicken and crispy bacon with a fresh vegetable to your Mac ‘n’ Cheese and dinner is complete! I went one step further today and also baked the dish into a casserole with a breadcrumb topping for an extra comforting taste in this cold weather.

Find the new McCormick Seasoning Blends in the spice aisle at your local Walmart. Available in flavors such as: White Cheddar Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Tomato Basil, and Parmesan Alfredo that will help you make your favorite pasta dishes with more versatility than existing box blends and sauces. Simply stir the McCormick Seasoning Blends in a bit of butter and milk, then toss with hot cooked pasta.

McCormick Seasoning Blends have no artificial flavors or colors so you can feel good about the meals you serve your family. You can whip up pastas, soups, pretzels dipped in cheese sauce, pour over vegetables or even sprinkle on popcorn!

Find out more about McCormick White Cheddar Mac ‘n’ Cheese Seasoning and get even more recipe inspiration!

Click HERE.

Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta

Let’s get cooking our Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta!

Start by chopping the bacon and cook on the stovetop until crispy. Drain the bacon grease and set the cooked bacon to the side while you cook the chicken for 10 minutes each side. Make sure to cover the chicken as it cooks. Let the chicken rest while you cut the bunch of broccoli. Dice the chicken and set to the side. While the chicken is cooking, cook your pasta according to box directions and drain.

I like my broccoli firm so I don’t pre-cook it before placing into the casserole. If you like your broccoli soft, steam the broccoli at this point for a few minutes.

Time to bring everything together in a delicious casserole dish! In the pot used to cook the rotini pasta, place the butter, milk and pasta back in. Stir ingredients well and add in the McCormick White Cheddar Pasta Seasoning. Stir until creamy and toss in the cooked chicken, half of the crispy bacon and the broccoli florets. Stir and pour into a casserole dish.

Melt a bit of butter and mix up the breadcrumbs to sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Toss in the remainder of the bacon and bake for 25 minutes. Dinner is ready!

Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta

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Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta made with crispy bacon, chunks of chicken, fresh broccoli, rotini pasta and McCormick White Cheddar Mac ‘n’ Cheese Seasoning baked with a breadcrumb topping.

  • Chicken Bacon White Cheddar Pasta
  • 1 pound chicken breast, thin cut
  • 16 ounce rotini pasta
  • 1 pound bacon, thick
  • 1 bunch broccoli, florets
  • 16 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup McCormick White Cheddar Mac 'n' Cheese Seasoning
  • Bread Crumb Topping
  • .5 cup bread crumbs
  • 1.5 tablespoons butter, melted
  1. Chop the bacon and place on a medium-high heat on the stovetop. Cook until crispy. Drain fat and place bacon pieces on the side.
  2. Place the pan back on the stovetop on a medium heat. Cook the chicken breast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through and keeping covered. There should be a little bit of bacon grease leftover in the pan so there shouldn't be a need to use any oil at this step.
  3. Chop the chicken once it has sit for 5 minutes and place to the side.
  4. Cut your broccoli florets into bite size pieces. I do not cook my broccoli since we are going to bake everything today and I like my broccoli still hard. If you like broccoli soft, you may steam your broccoli at this time for about 5 minutes.
  5. As the chicken on the stove, cook the pasta in a large pot according to box directions and drain.
  6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  7. In the large pot used to cook the pasta, add 16 tablespoons butter and 1 cup milk. Mix in the pasta now and stir.
  8. Add the 1 cup McCormick White Cheddar Mac 'n' Cheese Seasoning and mix ingredients well.
  9. Stir in the cooked chicken, half of the crispy bacon and broccoli. Place into a casserole dish.
  10. Melt 1.5 tablespoons butter and mix in .5 cup of breadcrumbs. Mix and then sprinkle on top of casserole. Toss on the other half of the bacon.
  11. Bake for 25 minutes.

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Grilled Chicken and Steak Kabobs

Grilled Chicken and Steak Kabobs

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Grilled Chicken and Steak Kabobs marinated with Modelo Negra and Modelo Especial, garlic, soy sauce, onion, brown sugar, and cilantro with fresh bell pepper, zucchini and cherry tomatoes.  We are having friends over tonight to grill out, drink some cold beers and play a little soccer. I am looking forward to these beer marinated kabobs that are tender with a pinch of sweetness and garlic.

The secret ingredient for these Grilled Chicken and Steak Kabobs is Modelo.  Chicken kabobs are paired with the Modelo Especial and steak kabobs are paired with the Modelo Negra. The Modelo Especial is a light beer that is well balanced and crisp, which pairs very nicely with chicken. The Modelo Negra is a full flavored dark brew with a smooth taste that adds depth to the steak kabobs. Modelo is brewed with a fighting spirit with high quality and distinctive styles of beer that are perfect for our kabobs today!

Why marinate meat with beer? The most important reason is beer tenderizes the meat. Secondly, you can bring in another dimension of flavor that is more rich and earthy. There is also research out there that supports that beer used in meat marinades can reduce carcinogens, which means reduce your cancer risk. Those are 3 pretty darn good reasons to crack open a beer when marinating meat.

Modelo Especial and Modelo Negra are eaily found on the beer asile in the fridge section. Look for Modelo 12 ounce bottles and cans. Don’t forget the fresh limes!

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The husband and I both played soccer when we were younger and are excited for Modelo to have such a big part in the soccer world.

While writing this, I’m reminded of an experience I had vacationing down in Mexico a few years back. USA and Mexico soccer teams were playing a big game against each other so we ventured out to a local bar to drink some cold cervezas while eating great food and watching the game. We had such a great time with the locals cheering on our teams. I can only imagine what it would be like to actually be at a big game like that. Such a blast!

 

The meat will marinate for 2 hours prior to grilling. You may also marinate overnight if you wish. In two separate bags, add your minced garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, cilantro, onion and of course, the Modelo. Chop your steak and chicken into large bite sized pieces and add to the bags. Match the chicken with Modelo Especial and steak with the Modelo Negra. However, you can switch around the beer used for the marinades. Use Modelo Especial for both possibly. You are the boss. Do whatever your heart desires.

Vegetables used for these Grilled Chicken and Steak Kabobs are also up to you. I used green bell pepper, red bell pepper, zucchini and cherry tomatoes today. Onions or mushrooms would be great swaps. Whichever vegetables you pick, chop into large bite size pieces and assemble onto the skewers with the meat.

 

Grilled Chicken and Steak Kabobs are pretty simple to make and you can use various vegetables. I have a few tips to making great kabobs.

  1. Use your Modelo marinade for flavor and tenderness.
  2. Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using…. unless you want the skewers on fire (if using wooden skewers).
  3. Place the chicken kabobs on the grill 5 minutes before the steak kabobs. We want to make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly and juices are running clear. The steak can have a pinch of pink.

Grilled Chicken and Steak Kabobs

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  • 1 pound chicken breast, thin cut
  • 1 pound sirloin
  • 1 small white onion
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce, low sodium
  • 6 ounces Modelo Especial
  • 6 ounces Modelo Negra
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 10 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 zucchini
  1. Wash vegetables and cilantro well.
  2. Dice garlic cloves and chop cilantro and onion.
  3. Grab 2 large Ziploc bags. In each bag, add 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 diced garlic, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/2 chopped onion, and 1/4 cup cilantro.
  4. Chop your chicken and steak into large bite size cubes. Add chicken into one bag and the steak in the other bag.
  5. Pour 6 ounces of Modelo Especial into the chicken bag.
  6. Pour 6 ounces Modelo Negra into the steak bag.
  7. Place bags in fridge and let marinate for 2 hours.
  8. Place the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. (if using the wooden type)
  9. Chop your red and green bell pepper into large bite sizes pieces.
  10. Slice the zucchini.
  11. Assemble the skewers placing the vegetables between meat layers. Keep the steak and chicken on separate skewers because they have different cook times.
  12. Heat grill to a medium-high heat.
  13. Place the chicken skewers on the grill.
  14. Place the steak skewers on the grill 5 minutes after the chicken.
  15. Rotate every few minutes until chicken is fully cooked and juices run clear. Chicken will have a total cook time of 15 minutes. Steak will have a total cook time of 10 minutes.
  16. Serve with an ice cold Modelo on the side.

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Grilled Honey Chicken with Strawberry Salsa

Grilled Honey Chicken with Strawberry Salsa

Grilled Honey Chicken with Strawberry Salsa is sweet with a spicy kick. I am really excited to share this recipe with everyone. The dish is bursting with amazing flavors! Plus, it is grilling season so bring on the outdoor recipes, right?

Grilled Honey Chicken with Strawberry Salsa

Strawberry Salsa is easy to make and utilizes all fresh ingredients. You can’t beat completely fresh. This recipe is very similar to pineapple salsa from Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa. The strawberries give a nice tart flavor that pairs well with the spicy jalapeno and onion. I make my strawberry salsa spicy but if you don’t enjoy spice that much and want it more mild, simply remove the seeds from the jalapeno before chopping up the salsa ingredients.

Grilled Honey Chicken with Strawberry Salsa

I just realized that my past few recipes have involved honey. We eat a whole lot of honey in this house and it is one of my favorite ingredients for cooking. Depending on what type of honey you buy, it can various flavor profiles from fruity to nutty. I tend to go with the honey that is on the sweeter side to act as a sweetener in recipes. Plus, the consistency sticks really well to everything. Especially love honey for meat marinades. Try the Sweet ‘N’ Spicy Baked Salmon or the Spicy Honey Grilled Chicken Recipe for more recipes using honey that are both great summer recipes.

Grilled Honey Chicken with Strawberry Salsa

How to grill chicken. Grilling chicken can be a disaster but it doesn’t have to be.  You want to cook on a medium to high heat. The preparation of the chicken and shape is important. Yes, your chicken’s shape is important today. I buy the thinly cut chicken breasts when grilling. You can also choose to use a meat pounder to get the chicken at a consistent thickness. This allows for more even cooking and you aren’t waiting for the thickest portion to cook while the rest dries out. Cook each side for about 7 minutes or until the internal temperature is at 165 degrees.

I love getting those slightly charred bites in mixture of the sweet strawberries and spicy jalapenos this Grilled Honey Chicken with Strawberry Salsa recipe. Such an awesome combination.

Grilled Honey Chicken with Strawberry Salsa

Grilled Honey Chicken with Strawberry Salsa

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Grilled Honey Chicken with Strawberry Salsa
  • Honey Chicken
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts (thin cut or pounded)
  • .5 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
  • .5 lime
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • pinch of pepper
  • Strawberry Salsa
  • .5 green bell pepper
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1/4 white onion
  • 1 lime
  • 1 pint strawberries
  • .5 cup cilantro
  1. Pound the chicken breasts if you need to even out the thickness.
  2. Marinate the chicken. In a large Ziploc bag, add honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, freshly squeezed lime, olive oil and a pinch of pepper. Mix and add the chicken.
  3. Place chicken in fridge to marinate 20 minutes to 2 hours.
  4. Pre heat your grill to a medium high heat.
  5. Prep your strawberry salsa. Finely dice half a green bell pepper, 1/4 of a white onion and 1 jalapeno. Toss into a small mixing bowl.
  6. Dice your strawberries and chop the cilantro. Add to the bowl.
  7. Squeeze 1 lime and give the strawberry salsa a mix.
  8. Cook chicken for 7 minutes on each side.
  9. Remove from grill and top with strawberry salsa.
  10. Enjoy!

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5 Tips to Allow Your Dogs to be Part of the Family During Dinnertime {+ Spicy Honey Grilled Chicken Wing Recipe}

5 Tips to Allow Your Dogs to be Part of the Family During Dinnertime

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With inspiration from Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® DISH, I am sharing with you my 5 Tips to Allow Your Dogs to be Part of the Family During Dinnertime.  In my home, dinnertime is often the only time of day where the family is gathered in one room to talk and enjoy each others company. Shouldn’t your fur babies be a part of that time? I am sharing tips to make that possible. I am also sharing a recipe for all us humans for Spicy Honey Grilled Chicken Wings with honey, garlic, and hot sauce that is a real crowd pleasure.

My models today are Bella, who is a Chihuahua-Yorkie mix, and Chance, a Boxer-Lab-Beagle-possible some other breed mix. Both of my dogs were adopted. Bella was adopted over 2 years ago and had already been with multiple owners before she came to us.  Chance was adopted almost 8 years ago. His litter was dropped off at a local pet store and put up for adoption. We fell in love with those big, droopy eyes immediately.  I recently learned about Rachael’s Rescue® through The Rachael Ray Foundation . A portion of proceeds from each sale of Nutrish DISH is donated to The Rachael Ray Foundation. Rachael’s Rescue has donated more than $17.5 million dollars to pet charities and other organizations that do good for animals. Wowza!

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5 Tips to Allow Your Dogs to be Part of the Family During Dinnertime:

1. Feed your dogs a quality dinner. Nutrish DISH has real U.S. farm raised chicken or beef as the first ingredient. When purchasing dog food, the most important factor that I look at is if the first ingredient is meat. Avoid corn or wheat. I bought the dogs Nutrish DISH Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe and it filled the factors I look for in dog food. Meat is the first ingredient, has brown rice, carrots, peas, and no corn.  The dogs went bananas for it.  The more interested the dogs are in their own dinner, the less interest they have in sticking their little noses in your chicken wings.

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5 Tips to Allow Your Dogs to be Part of the Family During Dinnertime 2. Create a spot near the family for the dogs to eat. Have an area just for the dogs where the children are not allowed to go and bother them eating. Set up their bowls, maybe some placements under the bowls in case of spills. I have tried over and over again to separate the dogs from one another  but they end up on top of each other regardless. Chance eats about 3/4 of his bowl and then lays down to wait for Bella to finish eating and then polishes off all the food. I guess they have it all worked out amongst themselves.  The important thing is that nobody is going over to them while eating and the kids aren’t sticking their fingers in the food and disrupting dinnertime. Let the dogs relax in their own space.

3. Train your dogs not to beg. Have a NO begging for food rule for your dog. I hate when we eat dinner at a friends house and I have an army of little dogs climbing up on me while eating. It takes some patience to train your dogs but eventually it all becomes routine.  We trained the dogs with a simple “sit” and “stay” command for dinnertime. I save “no” for times I am super serious and they know to stop whatever they are doing immediately.  I also have hand gestures for commands so I don’t have to say anything at all to disrupt the meal. I make a fist and then lay my fingers flat out, they know to sit and stay. If you are having a hard time training your dog, try hand gestures with the commands. Sometimes, they respond much better to the visual commands. I just have one for each basic command for sit, stay, lay down, up, and dance. Yes, I said dance. Can’t help myself.

4. Never, ever, ever feed the dogs from your plate. Even if everyone is done eating and you want them to take the last bite as a treat. I know you love them but they do not need it. It is not their food. Don’t allow them to think it is their food. You have them covered already with a quality food, Nutrish DISH.

5. We covered training your dog not to beg or eat from your plate but if you have children you know this isn’t always easy. Teach your children that the dogs have their food, their own spot to eat and that they are not allowed to throw food down to them or disrupt their mealtime. Trust me, I had a heck of a time with both my children teaching them all these things. The kids have tried it all from eating dog food to throwing chocolate at the dogs to teasing them with a slice of pizza. Luckily the dogs are trained well enough that they ignore most of the chaos. Just keep on the training and teaching. Most days don’t cause too much stress but they all have moments.

5 Tips to Allow Your Dogs to be Part of the Family During Dinnertime

Spicy Honey Grilled Chicken Wing Recipe

Fur babies are fed with 5 Tips to Allow Your Dogs to be Part of the Family During Dinnertime and Nutrish DISH. Now, for the humans! We made a Spicy Honey Grilled Chicken Wing Recipe that is a great mix of sweet and spicy. Paired with iced tea and celery. A really simple, quick and affordable dinner that is fantastic with this beautiful spring weather.

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Aaron and me had our marital dispute for the week was how to properly prepare chicken wings. Notice the photo above with the circle around the portion of the chicken in question. I always trim these parts off before cooking and my husband does not. He won this argument round since he was the one doing the grilling. Plus, he hasn’t won an argument in awhile so I had to give him a win. Cut that part of or not. Tastes awesome either way.

5 Tips to Allow Your Dogs to be Part of the Family During Dinnertime

When grilling chicken wings, add the dry seasonings before cooking and then toss with all the wet ingredients after cooking. I sprinkled some garlic powder, pepper and cayenne to prep. Toss the chicken wings on the grill for 10-12 minutes each side on a medium heat. As the wings cook, prepare your sauce with honey, butter, sriracha, hot sauce and cider vinegar. When the wings come off the grill give them a toss in a large bowl with some sauce added and serve. Serve with celery and iced tea. Oh yeah, bring napkins to the table. Will need napkins.

5 Tips to Allow Your Dogs to be Part of the Family During Dinnertime

Spicy Honey Grilled Chicken Wing Recipe

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  • 3 pounds chicken wings
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 cup honey
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha
  • .5 cup hot sauce of choice
  • 2 teaspoons cider vinegar (optional, I have made them with or without the vinegar)
  1. Trim chicken wings... or not.
  2. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne over both sides of chicken wings.
  3. Heat up grill on a medium to high heat.
  4. Toss chicken wings on grill for 10-12 minutes each side. Total of 20-24 minutes cook time.
  5. In a small bowl, add melted butter, sriracha, hot sauce, honey and cider vinegar. Mix well. Today we used Frank's hot sauce.
  6. I like to toss the chicken wings in sauce in groups of about 6 wings. So, add 6 wings to a large bowl, drizzle some of your hot sauce mixture. Give a good toss to coat all the wings.
  7. Serve.

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Chicken with Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo

Chicken with Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo

 

Chicken with Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo made with chicken, cheese filled tortellini, fresh broccoli, and a creamy parmesan packed garlic alfredo sauce.

 

Chicken with Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo

 

Pasta is a huge comfort food for me. Any type of pasta from spaghetti to carbonara to tortellini. Add in a great hearty alfredo sauce and I am in food heaven. I am picky about my alredo sauce though. I don’t like it bland or too watery so I made this alfredo sauce with loads of cheese and garlic and used some flour to thicken it slightly.

 

Chicken with Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo

 

The broccoli is a nice addition to this dish. the broccoli adds a crispness and freshness to the dish. Plus, the alfredo sauce covers up the vegetable for any picky eaters in the family. We all have at least one of those in the family! Make sure not to cook the broccoli too long. Keep it bright green and crisp. I boiled them in a pot today for 4-5 minutes and they were just right for this dish.

 

Chicken with Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo

 

Check out all that creamy goodness! Chicken with Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo is so creamy and delicious. When making your alfredo sauce, don’t be afraid to add in that parmesan and garlic to amp up the flavor factor. I also add in a little cream cheese to the recipe to help create a smooth sauce.

 

Chicken with Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo

 

Today, I placed the chicken on the stove top with some extra virgin olive oil to get a nice brown on the outside and keep the juices all inside. Cook for 10 minutes on each side and done. No extra seasoning or anything special is needed. Keep the chicken simple. You can also grill the chicken which would be really nice to add in that hot off the grill charred flavor profile.

 

 

Chicken with Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo

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Chicken with Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo
  • 2 tablespoons flour (flour is optional, use if you want a thick sauce)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1.5 cups shredded parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • .5 teaspoon salt
  • .5 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound cheese tortellini
  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  1. Fillet a large chicken breast (about 1 pound) into 2 pieces.
  2. Heat a large pan on medium heat. Add olive oil and chicken breast fillets. Cook for 10 minutes or until the edges are white and flip for another 10 minutes. Cover the chicken with a lid.
  3. As the chicken cooks, boil water in a large pot.
  4. Add broccoli into boiling water and cook for 5 minutes. Strain broccoli from water and set to the side.
  5. In your large pot, cook the tortellini according to the package directions and strain.
  6. When the chicken is finished cooking, remove from pan and slice. Keep to the side.
  7. In the pan, make your alfredo sauce. Add the flour and butter and whisk while slowly adding in the heavy cream. Add the cream cheese, minced garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and whisk until thickened and smooth. Add the 1.5 cups parmesan cheese and turn off heat. Whisk well until melted and creamy.
  8. Add the broccoli, chicken slices and tortellini to stir together.
  9. Serve with some extra parmesan cheese if you like.

 

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Honey Ginger Chicken

Honey Ginger Chicken is a simple and slightly sweet recipe for a great weeknight meal. Chicken is a staple in my family as it is in many families. The hard part of eating so much chicken is that it gets boring! I have a lot of marinade recipes for chicken to stay away from boring meals nd this would be one of those.

 

Honey Ginger Chicken

 

We recently started buying organic chicken for the family and although it is more expensive, the taste is so much better. I was really getting tired of chicken plumped up with water or chicken broth so I have made an effort to buy better quality and it really makes a big difference on taste.  With marinades such as this one, I also prefer the thinly sliced chicken or if the chicken breast is large, I will filet them. This helps cook the meat more even and quicker, plus you get more flavor.

The chicken today is baked in the oven but the marinade does very well on the barbeque. With the weather finally beginning to warm up, he will  being use this one the grill a whole lot.

 

Honey Ginger Chicken

 

Notice on my instructions to put a little bit of marinade to the side for later. I enjoy a drizzle of the honey ginger sauce on top after the chicken has cooked to add a little extra flavor to the chicken and the rice. Of course, you don’t have to cook rice with this. Potatoes or a bunch of vegetables is also nice. Make it a one pan meal and add some chopped broccoli onto the baking sheet the last 15 minutes of cooking. Just drizzle some olive oil and a pinch of salt to the broccoli and viola, done. You have dinner on the table in a snap.

 

Honey Ginger Chicken

 

Honey Ginger Chicken

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Honey Ginger Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (can add more ginger if you would like)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • garnish with chives (optional)
  • Sesame seed garnish
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  1. Gather ingredients, measuring cups, knife, grater, cutting board, baking sheet, large Ziploc bag, whisk and mixing bowl.
  2. In the mixing bowl, add honey, soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger into bowl. Whisk well and add 3/4 of the sauce into the Ziploc bag. Reserve the remaining sauce for later.
  3. Trim your chicken and add to Ziploc bag.
  4. Let the chicken marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes minimal.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  6. Place the marinated chicken onto the baking sheet and let cook for 30 minutes or until completely done.
  7. Chop some fresh chives and sprinkle on top.
  8. Sprinkle sesame seeds.
  9. Serve with rice and vegetables. Drizzle desired amount of your remaining sauce on top.

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