Showing posts with label chicken. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chicken. Show all posts

Monday, May 9, 2022

Southwestern Chicken Skewers/#BBQWEEK

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BBQWeek. The sponsors Rainier Foods and Intensity Academy generously provided samples to participants to aid in the creation of the #BBQWeek recipes and prize packages to give away to the readers.  However, all opinions are mine alone.

Thank you for joining me to celebrate #BBQWeek! This week I am joining in with some fellow bloggers to bring you an incredible, fun week filled with tasty ideas for hosting BBQ's, picnics, and backyard parties! I hope you enjoy all the ideas and find lots of recipes that you can't wait to try! There are also giveaways, so don't forget to enter at the end of this post!  These tasty 

I am starting off #BBQWEEK with a main dish- Southwestern Chicken Skewers! These yummy chicken skewers are great for any type of get together, such as a neighborhood BBQ, a work celebration, a camping trip or a family dinner. Just add fun!

These skewers can be completely prepped in the kitchen and then taken to the grill. Cut and skewer ahead of time, season and brush with sauce and refrigerate until it is "grill time"! Easy to prep, simple to cook, so good to eat!

Southwestern Chicken Skewers

(printable recipe at end of  page)

(recipe makes enough food for 6 skewers)

1/2 pound raw Chicken Breast

1 bottle Southwest Chipotle Seasoning

1 each red, orange, yellow peppers

1 Plum Tomato

1 medium White Onion

1 white Corn on the Cob

Skewers 


Cut the chicken breast into pieces like above. These will be easy to place on the skewer and will cook evenly. 

These chicken breast pieces are going to taste fantastic!

Sprinkle the chicken pieces with the southwest chipotle seasoning. There is no set amount of seasoning to use. If you like your chicken spicy, use more, if not, use less. Set the chicken pieces aside until the rest of the ingredients are chopped and ready to be skewered.

Before you chop the peppers into bite size pieces, they must be prepared: 
* Rinse with cold water, to remove any dirt on the outside of the pepper.
*Cut the stem off of the pepper.
*Remove any of the white membrane. If you like your peppers on the hot side, leave it in.
*Wash the peppers inside and out, by running cold water into them, then pat dry.

Cut the peppers into pieces that will fit on your skewers. They should be big enough that the skewer can pierce the piece of pepper twice to hold it securely.

Chop the tomatoes into chunks and set aside.  When chopping the tomatoes, cut them thicker than a normal slice of tomato. You want them to be sturdy enough to stay safely on the skewer. 

Peel the onion, then chop it into 4 pieces. I used two pieces of onion each time I placed the onion on the skewers. The two pieces together give the onion pieces some depth, making the skewer look full, and your final presentation will look fantastic.

Shuck the corn cob, and clean up the corn, then chop the corn cob into approx. 6-7 pieces, depending on the size of the cob. I found that the best size is 5 or 6 corn kernels high. Cut the corn with a sharp knife into the pieces.

Start building the skewers, placing the corn as the nucleus of the skewer, so each side of the corn is built identical. The skewers can be built earlier in the day that you plan to grill as long as you refrigerate until grill time.

Grill the skewers over the hot flame, on medium heat, turning as needed to prevent burning. Your skewers will be done as the chicken and the vegetables begin to look like the above picture. Always check your largest piece of chicken by cutting with a knife in the thickest spot to make sure it is thoroughly cooked. 

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope you like reading about these amazing Southwestern Chicken Skewers and you decide to try them. You will love them!

Take a look at all the other #BBQWEEK food bloggers who are participating today, and check out their fun and tasty recipes. They all look amazing, giving you a lot of inspiration for summer meals, cookouts, and get togethers!

Monday #BBQWeek Recipes

Starters and Sides

Main Dishes

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This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BBQWeek. The sponsors, Rainier Foods and Intensity Academy, generously provided samples to participants to aid in the creation of the #BBQWeek recipes and prize packages to give away to the eaders. However, all opinions are mine alone.


Thank you #BBQWeek sponsors Saucy Queen and Rainier Foods for donating the prizes for this event.  The #BBQWeek giveaway is open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up.  All entries for the winner are checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness.  The number of entries received determines the odds of winning.


Two (2) winners are selected at random from entries received. The prize packages are fulfilled by and sent directly from the giveaway sponsors.  #BBQWeek bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household are not eligible to enter or win the giveaway.  No purchase necessary.  Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the #BBQWeek posts or entries.






Welcome to the third annual #BBQWeek hosted by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures. We are excited to have 15 bloggers sharing over 50 recipes this week as we head toward grilling season. The amazing sponsors have donated some great prizes for the #BBQWeek giveaway. The giveaway is below, but make sure to read about the prize packages and our generous sponsors!

Intensity Academy Saucy Queen Prize Package

The Intensity Academy Saucy Queen has competed in the fiery food industry for over 15 years. Her all-natural gourmet hot sauces have more than 55 national awards. In 2019, the Saucy Queen earned the Tampa Bay Businesswoman of the Year in Manufacturing, Business Leader’s Woman Extraordinaire and Working Women of Tampa Bay’s! Not only does she sell amazing sauces, spice mixes, and dips, but she has anchored her career in service and non-profit organizations and helping local companies take their products from recipe to store shelves.

A prize package of 4 popular sauces:

  • Carrot Karma – A mild hot sauce made from a blend of carrots, habaneros, and a touch of lime.
  • Garlic Goodness – An essential garlic hot sauce! Each batch contains over 100 pounds of slow roasted garlic.
  • Honey Hype – A blend of crystalized honey natural rub. The crystalized honey melts perfectly over meats and veggies.
  • Chai Sweet Chili – A light sauce made with peppers and organic Chai tea that won the 2012 Golden Chile award.

Rainier Foods Prize Package

Life's too short for boring food, spice it up with Rainier Foods. Rainier Foods is a family company located in the shadow of Mt. Rainier. They have a dedication to provide premium quality food products. Rainier Foods can source the best ingredients available to help you create delicious meals which sets them apart from other companies. All their products are made locally ensuring their products are the best that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. A portion of all sales are donated to the Washington National Park Fund.

A prize package of a meat thermometer and trio of spice mixes:

  • Meater+ wire-free meat thermometer – monitor your cooking from a phone or tablet. Monitors internal and ambient temperature at the same time.
  • The Essentials Seasoning – Salt, garlic, and pepper are the essentials of most seasonings. Three different types of sea salt blend with garlic and pepper in this delicious seasoning.
  • Smoky Honey Seasoning & Rub – Made with Pacific Northwest clover honey, Cherrywood Smoked Sea Salt, and Smoked Paprika. This seasoning blend creates a deliciously sticky and sweet flavor on anything you grill.
  • Gochu (Go-Choo) Seasoning & Rub – Gochugaru Chilis combine with sea salt and pepper along with a few other spices makes this blend unique adding an unmatchable flavor profile to everything you cook.

Sunday, December 26, 2021

Grilled Party Kabobs / #OurFamilyTable

If you are looking for a tasty, and easy New Year's Eve recipe for your family and guests, Grilled Party Kabobs are for you! They are full of good-for-you ingredients, for those new year's resolutions, and they are fresh and tasty, so you will want to make them again and again!

Grilled Party Kabobs  

(makes approx. 2 dozen kabobs)

(printable recipe at end of page)


1 small blue Baby Potato per kabob

1 lb. raw Chicken Breast

1 small Cherry Tomato per kabob

1 medium/large Red Onion

1 package medium length wooden skewers


There are just a few ingredients in the recipe, making it easy to put together, with products you probably already have in your kitchen. Cut the onion into long, thin pieces. It will give a fun look to the kabob! 


Start by rinsing the potatoes in the sink. These potatoes are easily found at the grocery. The size works perfect for the kabobs. They are from Melissas's Produce. The bag includes several colors, all of which would be perfect for this recipe. You could mix them up too!


Once you decide on the color you want to use, place the potatoes in a bowl and add a little bit of water. Place in microwave for 2-3 minutes. You are just letting the potatoes get a head start on the cooking, because they take a bit longer to grill than the other ingredients on the stick. 



Cut the chicken breast into small bite size pieces, thick enough to cook on the skewers. If your pieces are cut too thin the meat will cook faster than the other food on your stick. Sprinkle your chicken with garlic powder and black pepper.


Put your skewers together. I styled these to be appetizers, so I used one of each vegetable and 2 pieces of chicken. Putting the onion in a circle makes for a fun and pretty look.


Grill for approx. 10-15 minutes, turning the skewers to grill evenly. 



Add a favorite dipping sauce, or several to the party tray!


Thank so much for checking out my Grilled Party Kabobs for your new Years Eve Party or holiday get together! 
Find the printable version of this recipe at the end of the page.

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Prepping for New Years Parties


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Grilled Party Kabobs
Yield: 2 dozen mini kabobs
Author: The Freshman Cook

Grilled Party Kabobs

These Grilled Party Kabobs are perfect for your upcoming New Years Eve celebration! Make them earlier in the day for quick and easy party prep!

Ingredients

Grilled Party Kabobs
  • 1 small blue Baby Potato per kabob
  • 1 lb. raw Chicken Breast
  • 1 small Cherry Tomato per kabob
  • 1 medium/large Red Onion
  • 1 package medium length wooden skewers

Instructions

  1. There are just a few ingredients in the recipe, making it easy to put together, with products you probably already have in your kitchen. Cut the onion into long, thin pieces. It will give a fun look to the kabob!
  2. Start by rinsing the potatoes in the sink. These potatoes are easily found at the grocery. The size works perfect for the kabobs. They are from Melissas's Produce. The bag includes several colors, all of which would be perfect for this recipe. You could mix them up too!
  3. Once you decide on the color you want to use, place the potatoes in a bowl and add a little bit of water. Place in microwave for 2-3 minutes. You are just letting the potatoes get a head start on the cooking, because they take a bit longer to grill than the other ingredients on the stick.
  4. Cut the chicken breast into small bite size pieces, thick enough to cook on the skewers. If your pieces are cut too thin the meat will cook faster than the other food on your stick. Sprinkle your chicken with garlic powder and black pepper.
  5. Put your skewers together. I styled these to be appetizers, so I used one of each vegetable and 2 pieces of chicken. Putting the onion in a circle makes for a fun and pretty look.
  6. Grill for approx. 10-15 minutes, turning the skewers to grill evenly.
  7. Add a favorite dipping sauce, or several to the party tray!
Did you make this recipe?
Tag @thefreshmancook on instagram and hashtag it #NYE Party Kabobs













Friday, October 15, 2021

Pretzel Crusted Chicken Strips/Festive Foodies Event

When I started writing about this recipe, I tried to say Pretzel Crusted Chicken Strips 3 times in a row. I couldn't do it. But we had a lot of fun trying, and it was the cause of a lot of laughing! 

If you love chicken strips and pretzels, and you order them whenever you are out at a bar or restaurant, these homemade Pretzel Crusted Chicken Strips need to be part of your recipes to make. They can be made ahead of time, and refrigerated until you are ready to pan fry them, saving you prep time. 

I crushed the pretzels sticks and they were easy to work with. The breading adhered to the pretzels easily. I also made a dipping sauce for your strips that is quick to make, with only three ingredients, and tastes great!



Pretzel Crusted Chicken Strips

2 tbl. Sour Cream

2 tbl. Ranch

1 tbl. Yellow Mustard

3/4 lb. Chicken Breast

1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder

1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

10 Large Pretzel Rods

2 Eggs

1 ounce Milk

1-2 tablespoon Canola Oil



Start by mixing the dipping sauce together. Mix the sour cream, ranch dressing, and yellow mustard together in a medium bowl. Set aside to chill in the refrigerator. Rinse the chicken breast with cold water, then pat dry with a paper towel. Clean the chicken by cutting any fat pieces from the chicken and throw them away. Cut the pieces of chicken into strips, as shown above. Sprinkle with garlic powder and black pepper.


Break five pretzel sticks into smaller pieces and place them into a large zip lock bag. Crush the pretzels with a rolling pin. The pretzels will end up being various sizes of small and large pieces, like shown in the picture. If you use a food processor, you will be able to crush the pretzels in a more uniform manner. Use the plastic bag again and crush five more pretzels in the same manner above to finish coating the chicken. Place the crushed pretzels on a large dinner plate to use for breading.


Crack the two raw eggs in a medium bowl and mix in 1 ounce of milk.  Dredge the chicken piece through the egg and then roll it on the plate of crushed pretzels, covering the chicken with the pretzel pieces. Set on a clean plate. If you want, you can stop here and continue again closer to the time you want to eat the chicken pieces. 
Don't forget to refrigerate, if you are going to wait to cook later.



Pour a tablespoon or two of oil, in to the frying pan. Heat over medium heat. Once the oil is to temperature, which is approx. 350 degrees, add the chicken strips to the pan. Let them cook until the  chicken becomes brown, like in the picture. Flip the pieces over to cook the other side.

Enjoy these Pretzel Crusted Chicken Strips for lunch, dinner, or a snack!

Thank you so much for stopping by today. You can find a printable recipe at the end of this page. Any questions? You can contact me and/or ask a question in the comments below.

Today I am participating with a group of bloggers to create a recipe using pretzels. Below is a list of the participating bloggers. I know you will love everything you see! 

Give these recipes a try!

  • Pretzel Bites {Air Fryer or Oven Baked} by The Fresh Cooky
  • Pretzel Crusted Chicken Strips by The Freshman Cook
  • Pretzel Rolls (with Sourdough Discard Option) by Art of Natural Living
  • Reuben Pretzel Bites by Palatable Pastime
  • Spicy Honey Mustard Hard Pretzels by The Spiffy Cookie




  • chicken, appetizers, chicken breast meat, dinnertime, party food, easy to make, make ahead, pretzels, crushed pretzels, dipping sauce
    snacks, dinner, party food, kids food, game day food, pool party food
    American




    Yield: 4-5
    Author: The Freshman Cook
    Pretzel Crusted Chicken Strips

    Pretzel Crusted Chicken Strips

    These Pretzel Crusted Chicken Strips are a great dish for an appetizer, family dinner, party food, or even to serve on a picnic. They can be made ahead of time and refrigerated, or serve them hot, right out of the pan!

    Ingredients

    Pretzel Crusted Chicken Strips
    • 2 tbl. Sour Cream
    • 2 tbl. Ranch
    • 1 tbl. Yellow Mustard
    • 3/4 lb. Chicken Breast
    • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
    • 10 Large Pretzel Rods
    • 2 Eggs
    • 1 ounce Milk
    • 1-2 tablespoon Canola Oil

    Instructions

    1. Start by mixing the dipping sauce together. Mix the sour cream, ranch dressing, and yellow mustard together in a medium bowl. Set aside to chill in the refrigerator. Rinse the chicken breast with cold water, then pat dry with a paper towel. Clean the chicken by cutting any fat pieces from the chicken and throw them away. Cut the pieces of chicken into strips, as shown above. Sprinkle with garlic powder and black pepper.
    2. Break five pretzel sticks into smaller pieces and place them into a large zip lock bag. Crush the pretzels with a rolling pin. The pretzels will end up being various sizes of small and large pieces, like shown in the picture. If you use a food processor, you will be able to crush the pretzels in a more uniform manner. Use the plastic bag again and crush five more pretzels in the same manner above to finish coating the chicken. Place the crushed pretzels on a large dinner plate to use for breading.
    3. Crack the two raw eggs in a medium bowl and mix in 1 ounce of milk. Dredge the chicken piece through the egg and then roll it on the plate of crushed pretzels, covering the chicken with the pretzel pieces. Set on a clean plate. If you want, you can stop here and continue again closer to the time you want to eat the chicken pieces. Don't forget to refrigerate, if you are going to wait to cook later.
    4. Pour a tablespoon or two of oil, in to the frying pan. Heat over medium heat. Once the oil is to temperature, which is approx. 350 degrees, add the chicken strips to the pan. Let them cook until the chicken becomes brown, like in the picture. Flip the pieces over to cook the other side.
    5. Enjoy these Pretzel Crusted Chicken Strips for lunch, dinner, or a snack!
    Did you make this recipe?
    Tag @thefreshmancook on instagram and hashtag it #Pretzel Crusted Chicken Strips

    Saturday, September 18, 2021

    Chicken Teriyaki Fried Rice/#OurDinnerTable

    We are talking about rice recipes today, and I have a tasty Chicken Teriyaki Fried Rice recipe to share with you! This rice dish is easy to make, because most of the ingredients are prepped before you start to cook. You can prepare them early in the day, toss them in the fridge, and quickly put it all together before dinner. I used a boil in the bag rice, making this meal simple and quick.



    Chicken Teriyaki Fried Rice
    (printable recipe at end of page)

    1 bag uncooked White Rice
    1 pound raw Chicken Breast
    Black Pepper
    1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    1 tablespoon Butter
    1 ear Fresh Corn on the Cob
    Salt
    Pepper
    1 stalk Green Onion
    1/2 package Fresh Broccoli
    1 tablespoon Butter
    3 fresh Eggs
    Teriyaki Sauce



    Cook the rice according to the package directions. Drain and set aside. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with a paper towel. Filet the chicken by slicing the chicken through the middle from the top to the bottom. You will have two slices of chicken. 

    Sprinkle the chicken pieces with black pepper and garlic powder. Chop the chicken into small bite sized pieces. Add the butter to your frying pan and cook the chicken pieces in a frying pan until they are done. 
    Butter a corn cob and season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill and cook until kernels are golden brown and caramelized. 

    Once the corn has cooled, cut the corn from the cob using a sharp knife. Here's a little hint that I use: Place a corn cob holder on the flat end of the cob. Place your hand on the holder to control the corn while you are cutting the kernels off the cob. Start at the top of the cob and slice down. To keep things clean and neat, place the cob in a large bowl as you cut the kernels off otherwise they tend to fly around the counter and floor. You can also cut a little bit from the tip of the corn to make it stable to cut the bottom of the corn cob off.

    Chop a stalk of green onion into little pieces. Set aside.

    Chop the broccoli florets from the stalk. Place in a bowl and cover the broccoli with warm water. Cook in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. Check the top of the stalk to test if it is done. If you need additional time, try a minute at a time. A sharp knife should go into the broccoli stalk easily, but you don't want it too soft.

    Place a pat of butter in a large skillet. Heat the pan on medium heat.  Add the rice, chicken, corn, green onion, and broccoli to the frying pan. Turn the ingredients around the pan as they are cooking. Add the raw eggs to a small bowl and beat them with a fork or small whisk. Pour the egg mix in with the ingredients. Use a spatula to turn the ingredients over. The goal is to coat the ingredients with the egg as it cooks.

    Toss and turn the ingredients in the pan until the eggs are fully cooked. Right before your eggs look done, add the teriyaki sauce.

    Spoon the Chicken Teriyaki Fried Rice into a bowl and enjoy!

    How to prep the ingredients so this recipe is quick and easy when you want to serve dinner:
    ~ Boil the rice and cook the chicken breast earlier in the day or even the night before you will use it. 
    ~Cook the corn on the cob. Cut the kernels off the cob now or right before making your dish.

    These are just a couple things you can do ahead to save time on a busy night. 



    Thank you for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed this recipe! Check out all the chicken recipes listed below from my blogging friends! Then scroll down for a printable copy of this family favorite recipe!


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    chicken, dinner, lunch, food for a large group, rice dish, broccoli

    dinner, lunch
    Japanese
    Yield: 3-4
    Author: The Freshman Cook
    Chicken Teriyaki Fried Rice

    Chicken Teriyaki Fried Rice

    This tasty dish will make your dinner time decision easy! Full of flavor, start with a chicken breast, add veggies, rice and egg for a bowl full of amazing flavor !

    Ingredients

    Chicken Teriyaki Fried Rice
    • 1 bag uncooked White Rice
    • 1 pound raw Chicken Breast
    • Black Pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 1 tablespoon Butter
    • 1 ear Fresh Corn on the Cob
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • 1 stalk Green Onion
    • 1/2 package Fresh Broccoli
    • 1 tablespoon Butter
    • 3 fresh Eggs
    • Teriyaki Sauce

    Instructions

    1. Cook the rice according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
    2. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with a paper towel. Filet the chicken by slicing the chicken through the middle from the top to the bottom.
    3. You will have two slices of chicken.
    4. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with black pepper and garlic powder. Chop the chicken into small bite sized pieces. Add the butter to your frying pan and cook the chicken pieces in a large frying pan until they are done.
    5. Butter a corn cob and season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill and cook until kernels are golden brown and caramelized.
    6. Once the corn has cooled, cut the corn from the cob using a sharp knife. Here's a little hint that I use: Place a corn cob holder on the flat end of the cob. Place your hand on the holder to control the corn while you are cutting the kernels off the cob. Start at the top of the cob and slice down. To keep things clean and neat, place the cob in a large bowl or on a plate as you cut the kernels off.
    7. Chop a stalk of green onion into little pieces. Set aside.
    8. Chop the broccoli florets from the stalk. Place in a bowl and cover the broccoli with warm water. Cook in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. Check the top of the stalk to test if it is done. If you need additional time, try a minute at a time. A sharp knife should go into the broccoli stalk easily, to make sure the broccoli doesn't overcook.
    9. Place a pat of butter in a large skillet. Add the rice, chicken, corn, green onion, and broccoli to the frying pan. Add the raw eggs to the pan, mixing it in with the ingredients. Heat the pan on medium heat, turning the ingredients. The eggs will cook at this time. Add teriyaki sauce and stir into mix.
    10. Toss and turn the ingredients in the pan until the eggs are fully cooked. Once the eggs are done, your dish is done.
    11. Spoon the Chicken Teriyaki Fried Rice into a bowl and enjoy!
    Did you make this recipe?
    Tag @thefreshmancook on instagram and hashtag it #ChickenTeriyakiFriedRice