Zesty Chicken Recipes

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• In a small bowl, combine the mustard, honey, seasoning blend and Worcestershire sauce. Carefully loosen the skin of the chicken; spoon some of the mustard mixture under the skin., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place chicken skin side up over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20-30 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with remaining mustard mixture. , Cover chicken and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into serving-size pieces.

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• Preheat oven to 375.
• Remove the skin and excess fat from the chicken and rinse.
• Mix the mayonnaise and hot sauce together and cover only the meaty parts of the chicken.
• Mix the dry ingredients and spread them on a dish.
• Roll the chicken breasts in the cracker mixture evenly covering the meat- avoid fingerprinting the coating.
• Place the breasts bone-side down in a broiling pan.
• Bake for 45-55 minutes rotating the pan after 25 minutes.
• Do not turn the chicken!

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• Put about six cups of water and a small amount of oil in a sauce pan and bring to boil. Add rice and boil for 12 to 15 minutes. Put a pat of butter in a serving bowl. Using a strainer, drain water from rice, add to bowl and toss to lightly coat rice with butter. Cover and hold until serving.
• Using meat pounder flatten chicken breasts to about ½ inch thick. Coat lightly with corn meal/flour mix and fry to slight brown, about 3 minutes each side. Remove chicken and set aside.
• Leave remaining oil in skillet, heat still on medium. Add garlic and brown for about one minute. Add peppers and onions, stirring occasionally until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir to mix well. Add chicken and simmer for about ten minutes.
• If water is put on when you start it should be boiling by the time chicken is brown. You can then add rice about the time peppers and onions go into skillet and all will be ready about same time.
• Serve by placing a chicken breast on a bed of rice and adding a liberal serving of the zesty sauce.
• Makes four servings. For a heartier sauce more oil can be used. For more zest add another bell pepper and/or a little hot pepper like jalapeño.

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• In a large bowl, gently mix the chicken, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, Worcestershire, paprika, onion powder, oregano, thyme, brown sugar, lemon zest, 2 healthy pinches of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl. Form into mini meatballs, slightly smaller than a golf ball; it should make 28 to 30 meatballs. Warm the butter and oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Transfer the meatballs to the pan and do not disturb for 3 minutes to brown well. Turn, cooking another 3 minutes without disturbing. Keep cooking until browned and cooked on all sides, but still juicy and plump with a spring to the touch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve atop Collard Green Pesto Linguine, if desired.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Blanch collards until bright green, about 1 minute. Transfer immediately to an ice bath to shock, saving the boiling water for cooking the pasta. Remove the collards from the ice water and pat dry with paper towels before transferring them to a food processor.
• Add the linguine to the pot of salted boiling water and cook according to package instructions.
• Meanwhile, in a dry skillet, over low heat, toast the pecans until fragrant. Transfer to the food processor with Parmesan, olives and garlic. With food processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until pesto comes together. Taste for seasoning, and add salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
• To serve, put enough pesto to coat the pasta into a large serving bowl. Drain the pasta and quickly add it to the bowl. The water still clinging to the pasta will loosen up the pesto. Toss to coat. Add more pesto, if needed. Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl and garnish with Parmesan sprinkled over the top.

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• Place the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt (if using) and allspice (if using) in a gallon-size zipper-top bag and seal the bag. Shake the bag to combine the spices thoroughly. (NOTE: I usually omit the onion powder and put in about a 1/2 tsp lemon pepper. I like that the best!).
• Place the chicken breast halves, one at a time, between two sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap and pound them with several whacks of a meat mallet or rolling pin so that they are an even 1/2 inch thick. Peel off the paper. (Each serving should be about 6 ounces, so if the breast halves are large, cut them in half lengthwise.).
• Place the chicken pieces in the bag with the spices, seal it, and shake until the chicken is coated with the spice mixture. Set the bag aside.
• Heat the oil in an extra-deep 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on the first side, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, another 4 to 5 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken to a platter and serve.
• A salad would be great alongside. My family's favourite is Deep Browned Potatoes (Recipe #47957) and corn.

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• In large bowl combine chicken, red pepper and onion. In small bowl mix mayonnaise and lime juice. Add jalapeno. Season with salt, pepper, and a dash of tabasco sauce. Drizzle over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Snip cilantro over chicken and mound chicken mixture on lettuce. Garnish with tomato and black olives. Serve.

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• Make the sauce by whisking the honey, lemon juice, zest and pulp together in a small bowl until blended. Stir in the plum sauce, pour into a small saucepan; set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine egg with the salt and white pepper. Lightly coat the chicken with the cornstarch; dip into the egg mixture and coat in the cornstarch again. Let it stand for 5 minutes. Shake off the excess cornstarch prior to cooking.
• In a wok, heat the oil until hot. Cook the chicken, a couple pieces at a time, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat; add the cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until the sauce boils and thickens.
• Cut the chicken across the grain into 1/2-inch slices. Place the chicken on a serving plate. Pour the sauce on top and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

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• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until done. Add vegetables and parsley; cook 5 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture and remaining dressing. Top with cheese.

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• Place rice in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with the broccoli, onion, celery, parsley and salt. Arrange chicken over vegetables. , In a large saucepan, combine the soup, water, cheese sauce, salad dressing and milk. Cook and stir until cheese sauce is melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over chicken. , Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°. Garnish with red currants if desired.

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• Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
• In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the Zesty spice blend, 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Coat each piece of chicken evenly with seasoning blend. Set aside.
• In a 6-quart Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side, until a golden brown crust forms. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter, onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
• Add the rice and remaining tablespoon of Zesty spice blend, bell pepper and stir to coat with the butter and aromatics. Pour in the stock and stir to deglaze the pot. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a low boil and cook for about 2 minutes.
• Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the rice. They may sink into the stock slightly, but that is okay.
• Cover the Dutch oven and transfer to the oven. Bake for 35 minutes, until the rice is cooked through, but not mushy, and the chicken temperature reaches 165˚F (75˚C).
• Remove the chicken from the pot. Squeeze the juice from a lemon half into the rice and fluff with a fork, allowing some steam to escape and halt additional cooking.
• Transfer the rice and chicken to plates and top with fresh basil. Cut the remaining lemon half into wedges and serve on the side.
• Enjoy!

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• Heat oven to 375°F. Place chicken, skin sides down, in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
• Mix remaining ingredients. Brush half of mayonnaise mixture over chicken.
• Cover and bake 30 minutes. Turn chicken; brush with remaining mayonnaise mixture. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. (If chicken begins to brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil.) Discard any remaining mayonnaise mixture.

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• Place chicken in a shallow dish. In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, sugar, honey, saffron, garlic, basil, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, oregano, parsley, and sage. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Cover, and marinate 20 to 25 minutes in the refrigerator.
• Preheat the grill for medium heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade, and place chicken on the grill. Cook for 10 minutes on each side, or until exterior is charred and juices run clear.

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• Whisk the soy sauce, lime juice, sunflower oil, jalapeno pepper, garlic, ginger, coriander, brown sugar, and lime zest together in a bowl until the sugar dissolves. Place the chicken into a resealable plastic bag, and pour the marinade overtop. Mix to coat chicken, then seal bag, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and shake off excess. Place into skillet, skin-side down, and cook until the skin crisps, about 4 minutes. Turn chicken over, and continue cooking on the other side until no longer pink in the center. Once done, remove the chicken and keep warm. Pour the remaining marinade into a skillet. Dissolve cornstarch in water, and stir into the sauce until thickened and clear. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes. Serve chicken with sauce.

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• Cut chicken in desired sized strips or cubes.
• Slice vegetables.
• Prepare sauce. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok.
• Stirfry chicken, sliced garlic, and ginger over medium/high heat until chicken is cooked.
• Add vegetables and stirfry until vegetables are tender-crisp.
• Add sauce ingredients, mixing well.
• Cook and stir until sauce thickens.
• Serve garnish with grated lemon or sesame seeds.

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• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Mix shrimp, pepper Jack cheese, yellow bell pepper, and green onion together in a bowl. Stir in Creole seasoning.
• Place chicken thighs skin-side up on a cutting board. Pound with a meat mallet until somewhat flattened. Flip.
• Pack an even amount of the shrimp mixture over each chicken thigh. Roll up chicken; wrap tightly with bacon slices. Transfer rolls to a large baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear from chicken and bacon is crisp, about 45 minutes.

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• Combine cornmeal, paprika, salt, garlic, powder, pepper, and cumin in a shallow dish or on a sheet of waxed paper.
• Rinse chicken, do not pat dry; coat chicken evenly on all sides with the cornmeal mixture.
• Spray an unheated large skillet with cooking spray.
• Preheat skillet over medium high heat.
• Add chicken; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender and no longer pink, turning occasionally to brown evenly on all sides.

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• Place chicken in a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the chicken.
• Cover, and cook 3 to 4 hours on High or 6 to 8 hours on Low.

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• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Pour dressing over chicken in shallow dish; turn to coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 5 min.
• Remove chicken from dressing; discard dressing.
• Grill chicken 5 min. on each side or until done (165ºF).

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• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Pour dressing over chicken in shallow glass dish; turn to evenly coat chicken. Refrigerate 1 hour to marinate.
• Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place grated topping in shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Place in single layer in shallow pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 30 min. Meanwhile, cook mushrooms in skillet sprayed with cooking spray on high heat 3 min. or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in basil.
• Top chicken with mushrooms and shredded cheese; bake 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

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• In a shallow bowl, combine egg white and milk. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and seasonings. Dip each chicken breast in the egg white mixture, then in the crumb mixture. , In a large skillet; cook chicken on both sides in butter until chicken is golden brown and crispy and juices run clear. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Remove from the heat and cover for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine tomato sauce and basil; cook until heated through. Serve with chicken.

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• Preheat oven to 375ºF. Combine tomatoes, corn, onions and 1/4 cup of the dressing. Pour evenly into two 15x10x1-inch baking pans; spread evenly to cover bottoms of pans. Pour remaining 1/4 cup dressing over chicken in large bowl; toss to coat. Top tomato mixture in each pan with 5 of the chicken breasts.
• Bake 45 min. or until chicken is cooked through (165ºF).
• Transfer chicken to serving platter; cover to keep warm. Mix both tomato mixtures in medium bowl. Add cheese and cilantro; stir until well blended. Serve with the chicken.

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• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 min. on each side or until chicken is evenly browned on both sides.
• Mix broth, dressing and italian seasoning until blended; stir in onions. Pour over chicken. Bring just to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 min.
• Stir in broccoli and cheese; cook, covered, 3 to 4 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender and chicken is done (165ºF).

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• Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, green pepper, garlic, lime juice, pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken., Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender. Serve with rice.