Chicken & Pork

Carolina Shredded Chicken
We are always searching fro the best shredded chicken BBQ recipe. So far this is the best we have found.

Chicken:


6 boneless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs.) or 6 bone-in chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon season salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Sauce:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2/3 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
6 sandwich buns

1. Heat grill to medium-high heat or if you are not grilling heat a large non-stick skillet to med-high heat.

2. Sprinkle chicken on both sides with season salt and paprika. When grill or pan is ready place chicken on. Cook for about 9 minutes then turn and cook for an additional 9 minutes or until cooked through.

3.Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Heat oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

4. Remove chicken from grill or pan and allow to cool slightly. With 2 forks or your hands, shred meat. Add the chicken to the sauce and heat through. Divide chicken evenly among buns.

Cashew Chicken Wraps

This yummy recipe comes from my friend Kelly. They are a hit every time. Perfect for a summer meal.

4 cups cooked diced chicken
2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 cup chopped cashews
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup Italian Dressing
1 pkg tortillas
1 10 oz bag of romaine lettuce

In medium bowl, combine first 4 ingredients. In small bowl, combine Mayo & dressing, stir into chicken mixture. Spread each tortilla with chicken sald. Sprinkle 3/4 cup romaine over chicken. Roll up tightly. Cover in plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 4 hours. Makes 8 wraps.

Chicken Breasts with Herbs

I have made this with fresh & dried herbs. Pretty tasty. If you use dried, just make sure to reduce the amount used.

1/3 cup chopped parsley
1 Tbsp chopped oregano
1 Tbsp shredded lemon peel (you can omit)
1 Tbsp finely chopped garlic (3 cloves)
3 Tbsp butter
4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup chicken broth

Stir together first 4 ingredients. Season chicken with salt & pepper. In skillet over medium-high heat cook chicken in butter for 6 minutes or until browned, turning once. Stir in 3/4 herb mixture and add broth. Bring to boiling while scraping the pan. simmer, covered, 8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with pan sauce and sprinkle with remaning herb mixture.

Chicken Nuggets

These are so good---and seriously take less than 10 minutes to make!  I don't think I will ever buy frozen store bought nuggets  again!

Italian Bread Crumbs (or you could make your own bread crumb mixture)
chicken breasts cut up nugget size
Olive oil

Pour enough olive oil in your skillet to cover the bottom of the pan.  Heat oil to medium heat.  Bread your chicken and place in oil.  Turn after 4-5 minutes.  Cook other side for additional 4-5 minutes and serve!

Nacho Chicken/turkey
2- 3lbs of cooked chopped chicken/turkey
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 cup chicken broth
1 4 0z can green chilis
1 10 - 16 oz bag of tortilla chips broken up
1-2 lbs of Monterey Jack or chedder cheese
salsa

Preheat oven to 350.  Fill a 13 x 9 pan 3/4 full of chicken.  Mix in soup, broth, and chilis.  Layer tortilla chips on top then cover with cheese.  Bake for 30 - 45 minutes until cheese is melted and starting to brown.  Top servings with salsa as desired.

Pacific Rim Stirfry

I would not classify this as a FABULOUS stirfry--but it is a good one with lots of potential.  I just need to play with it a little bit to get a really good base flavor.  Try it out and let me know what you think!

http://simplemom.net/pacific-rim-stir-fry/
Pork Chops with Tomatoes

(It's the other white meat right?)  This recipe was really good.  I made it with garlic noodles and green beans.  YUM.  The only thing I changed was to add green peppers.  I also used canned instead of fresh tomatoes (it was winter...)

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pork-Chops-with-Fresh-Tomato-Onion-Garlic-and-Feta/Detail.aspx

Pork Chops Primavera

This one is good too.  Rob is not a fan of sweet with his meat, but with soy sauce and bacon this dish comes out less sweet and more savory.  YUM!

http://www.bhg.com/recipe/pork/pork-chops-primavera/

Sesame Chicken

Sesame Chicken


Juice from 6 lemons or 3/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup teriyaki or soy sauce (I like teriyaki)
1/2 cup chopped onions (preferrably green)
3 cloves chopped garlic
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 tbsp ginger powder
1 tbsp honey (or more depending on taste)
flour or corn starch for thickening if needed
2-3 cups diced cooked chicken or turkey
1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds

In a skillet heat lemon juice with teriyaki (soy) sauce, onions, and garlic until tender. Add peanut butter, ginger, and honey and bring to boil. Thicken with flour or cornstarch and pour over cooked chicken. Sprinle with sesame seeds. Serve over rice. (You can also add vegetables in the first step--I like colored peppers and broccoli.)




Thai Peanut Chicken

This is a quick, one pan meal to make--and Rob loves it!

1/4 cup KRAFT CATALINA Dressing, divided
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chicken broth
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. peanut butter
1/2 lb. thin spaghetti, broken in half, uncooked
2 cups broccoli florets
2 carrots, thinly sliced

HEAT 2 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until done.

STIR in remaining dressing, water, broth, soy sauce and peanut butter. Bring to boil. Add spaghetti. Cover; simmer 5 min.
ADD vegetables; mix lightly. Simmer, covered, 4 to 6 min. or until spaghetti is tender.