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Chicken Fajitas

  Another of our go-to dinners and its just as good as at a restaurant. The hardest part of this dish is getting everything cut up and in the marinade. When you’re ready to eat, cooking takes only minutes. (See my confession at the end…) 1-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus a…

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Caribbean Chicken

    1 lb. fresh chicken tenderloin stripssalt and ground red pepper1 teaspoon olive oil1 medium sweet potato, peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced1 small banana pepper, seeded and chopped1 teaspoon cornstarch2 unripe bananas, cut into ½ inch slices2 cups hot cooked rice   Season chicken strips with salt and red pepper. Heat oil in…

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Basic Chicken Wraps

  We eat chicken wraps often. They’re fast, fresh, and delicious. And everyone can design their own creations! 1 boneless skinless chicken breast will make 2-3 wraps. The more stuff you put on it, the less chicken you need. I season the chicken with garlic powder and McCormick’s Fajita Seasoning and cook it up in…

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Barbecue Bistro Chicken

  6 boneless chicken breast halves ½ cup teriyaki baste & glaze sauce 2 Tablespoons burgundy wine 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1/8 teaspoon black pepper   Rinse chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Combine remaining ingredients. Place chicken on heated grill. Cook 12 to 14 minutes, or until chicken is no…

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Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches

This is another super fast favorite in our house – 1 boneless skinless chicken breast will make 2 sandwiches.  I season the chicken with garlic powder and McCormick’s Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning and cook it up in a saute pan with just a little water on medium heat for 5-7 minutes each side. You do not…

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3 Alarm Chicken

Caution!!! 3 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 pound chicken tenderloins, or chicken breast cut into ½ inch wide strips or chunks 1/3 cup ketchup ¼ cup chicken broth 1 Tablespoon chili-garlic sauce (check Chinese food section of grocery store) 1 teaspoon sugar 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 jalapeno chili cut into thin strips…

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Gazpacho Skillet Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large sweet onion, sliced into thin strips 1 large green pepper, cut into thin strips 8 large mushrooms, quartered 1 large rib celery, diced 1 ½ cups gazpacho Hot cooked rice   Heat oil in 12 inch non stick skillet. Cook chicken over medium high…

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Smoky Maple Barbecued Chicken

  4 fresh boneless, skinless chicken breasts ¼ cup maple syrup ¼ cup barbecue sauce 2 Tbsp. mustard ¼ teas. liquid smoke   Preheat grill to high. Stir together maple syrup, barbecue sauce, mustard and liquid smoke. Grill chicken, turning and brushing with sauce; 12 – 15 minutes or until done.  

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Honey Citrus Chicken

Honey Citrus Chicken

  4 chicken breast halves Juice of 1 orange Juice of 1 lime Juice of 1 lemon 3 Tablespoons honey 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil   Mix juices, honey and oil in a shallow dish. Add Chicken. Turn to coat. Marinate chicken for 2 hours, then grill as normal.   Garnish with citrus fruit slices or…

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Barbecued Chicken Breasts

 Preheat broiler, or grill.   Brush tops of boneless, skinless chicken breasts with barbecue sauce – just enough to glaze.   Place in foil lined broiler pan or grill rack.   Brush other side with sauce – again, just enough to glaze.   Broil or grill 3 inches from heat, basting with sauce, until no longer…

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