Sauced Root Beer Chicken

June 11, 2010 by InHouse Cook
Filed under Baked, Barbeque, Buffet, Chicken, Dinner, Easy, Easy Chicken Recipes, Main Course, Supper

Ingredients to make Sauced Root Beer Chicken

3 pounds of chicken
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup root beer
1 cup catsup
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 Tablespoons worcestershire sauce
3 Tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Directions to make Sauced Root Beer Chicken

Step 1:

Prehat the oven to 350. Coat a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken pieces in baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until no pink remains in the chicken and juices run clear.

Step 2:

In medium saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; mix well and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes until reduced by half.

Step 3:

Preheat the grill to medium heat. Coat the cooked chicken with the sauce and grill for 5 minutes per side, basting frequently with the remaining sauce. Serve with the remaining sauce for dipping.

Step 4:

If no grill is available, you can cover the cooked chicken with the prepared sauce and bake uncovered another 10 minutes until the sauce is sticky.

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Tags: Chicken, Dinner, Garlic, Lunch, Meat, Oven Baked, Sauce, Simple, Spice

Low Cal Chicken and Sauce

February 4, 2010 by InHouse Cook
Filed under Baked, Broiled, Buffet, Chicken, Dinner, Easy, Easy Chicken Recipes, Main Course, Supper, fried

Ingredients to make Low Cal Chicken and Sauce

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
2 cup cooked white rice, kept hot
Rind of a small orange sliced into thin strips
1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
3/4 cup canned chicken broth, reduced-sodium
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp peanut oil
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 medium scallions, chopped
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or 1 dried chili pepper, minced
1 tbsp sesame seeds

Directions to make Low Cal Chicken and Sauce

Step 1:Stir fry chicken strips in oil, in skillet. In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, broth, sugar, cornstarch, ginger, and vinegar, then set aside.

Step 2:Now mix in the sauce and let simmer until the chicken is cooked all the way through and the sauce starts to get thick, this should take approximately 3-4 minutes. On a plate, serve chicken and sauce over rice and garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Step 3:**For added nutritional value, substitute the white rice with brown rice

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Tags: Chicken, Cornstarch, Dinner, Garlic, Ginger, Lunch, Meat, Quick, Rice, Sauce, Simple, Skillet, Spice, Stove Top, Vegetables

Chicken Cheese Packets

October 22, 2009 by InHouse Cook
Filed under Broiled, Buffet, Chicken, Dinner, Easy, Easy Chicken Recipes, Main Course, Supper

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Chicken Cheese Packets - These oven broiled chicken cheese breasts are quickly marinated in a hot sauce and butter mixture before being wrapped around classic, distinct, blue cheese. A spicy, sensational taste, mixed with creamy, melted cheese, that is ready in only 10 Minutes! A “must Try” chicken cheese recipe for those who like the heat.Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5-8 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Chicken Breast
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Chicken Cheese Packets

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
5 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled
romaine lettuce

Directions to make Chicken Cheese Packets

Step 1:Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Pound the chicken breasts down to a 1/ inch thickness. In a large glass bowl, make the marinade by mixing together the butter and hot pepper sauce. Add the chicken into the marinade, turning to coat; cover and refrigerate 15 - 30 minutes.

Step 2:Remove the chicken from the marinade and spoon 1 tablespoon of the blue cheese onto the center of each chicken breast. Fold in the sides, rolling the chicken around the blue cheese. Secure with wooden picks. Set the temperature control at broil or 450 degrees. Arrange the oven rack so the chicken is about 8 inches from the heat. Broil the chicken for about 5 minutes or until brown.

Step 3:Remove the wooden picks from the chicken. Arrange lettuce and chicken on platter. Garnish with celery and remaining blue cheese.

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Tags: Blue Cheese, Breast, Butter, Creamy, Hot Pepper Sauce, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Marinade, Marinated, Meat, Quick, Romain Lettuce, Simple, Spice

Macaroni Cheese and Chicken

October 19, 2009 by InHouse Cook
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Casserole, Chicken, Dinner, Easy, Easy Chicken Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, Supper

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Macaroni Cheese and Chicken - This tasty, delightful, very kid friendly mac, cheese and chicken recipe is a snap to whip up. Classic, boxed macaroni and cheese dinner is the base to this meal, with some veggies and cooked chicken added to help you make the most of this one pot meal. A quick and easy chicken pasta recipe that is very satisfying.Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Macaroni Cheese and Chicken

1 Box Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1/4 Cup margarine
1/4 Cup milk
1 Cup chopped, cooked chicken
1 Cup chopped canned seasoned tomatoes
1/3 Cup chopped green pepper

** If you don’t have seasoned tomatoes on hand, add your own seasonings Eg: Garlic, Onion Powder, Italian Seasoning

Directions to make Macaroni Cheese and Chicken

Step 1:Prepare Dinner as directed on package using margarine and milk. Stir in remaining ingredients

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Tags: Baking, Cheese, Chicken, Dinner, Green Pepper, Herbs, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Meat, One Pot, Quick, Simple, Spice, Stove Top, Vegetables

Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings

September 22, 2009 by InHouse Cook
Filed under Appetizer, Baked, Buffet, Chicken, Dinner, Easy, Easy Chicken Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, Snack, Starter, Supper

Ingredients to make Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings

1 cn Tomato sauce (8oz)
2 tb Red pepper flakes
2 tb Hot sauce
1 tb Garlic powder
1 tb Onion powder
2 tb Jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 lb Chicken wings

Directions to make Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings

Step 1:Combine tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and Jalapeno peppers in a medium size bowl.

Step 2:Spray a baking sheet with no-stick cooking spray. Place chicken wings on baking dish. Brush sauce over wings

Step 3:Bake at 350 degrees for 20 mins. Turn over and brush with sauce and bake for another 10 mins. Serve with blue cheese dressing and celery if desired.

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Tags: Chicken, Chicken Wings, Dinner, Garlic, Homemade, Jalapeno Peppers, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Meat, Onion, Oven Baked, Quick, Red Pepper Flakes, Sauce, Simple, Spice

BBQ’d Chicken Salad

June 28, 2009 by InHouse Cook
Filed under Barbeque, Chicken, Easy, Easy Chicken Recipes, Main Course, No Cook, Snack, Supper

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BBQ’d Chicken Salad - Chicken Salad with a taste of the tropics added to it! Loaded with chunks of grilled chicken, succulent, tropical fruit, and lots of it, and tasty long grain rice, this is a” no cook” meal. We suggest enjoying this mouth watering salad, with the family in the backyard some weeknight. Kids love the fruit!Prep Time: 10 mins
Main Ingredient: Chicken, Fruit, Rice
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make BBQ’d Chicken Salad

3 oz/90 g cooked, long grain rice
1 oz/30 g pineapple in natural juice, drained, chopped
Half medium banana, sliced
15 oz/45 g black grapes, halved
2 ts Lemon juice.
1/4 oz/7 g sultanas
2 ts Desiccated coconut
1 tb Low fat natural yogurt
2 ts Low Cal mayonnaise
pnch Chili powder (optional)
2 oz/60 g cooked chicken, chopped
Salt and pepper.
Lemon slices and fresh Sprigs of parsley to garnish

Directions to make BBQ’d Chicken Salad

Step 1:Mix together the rice, pineapple, banana, grapes and lemon juice.

Step 2:In a small bowl combine the sultanas, coconut yogurt, mayonnaise and chili powder. Add the chicken and rice mixture stirring well to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3:Serve garnished with lemon slices and parsley sprigs.

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Tags: Chilled, Citrus, Creamy, Dinner, Grilled, healthy, Kid Friendly, Lemon, Lunch, Quick, Rice, Salad, Spice, Yogurt