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Crispy Thai Chicken Wraps

Aug 7, 2020
2 min

Crispy Thai Chicken Wraps

About those wraps you see down there. Those beautiful mouth-watering wraps. They are good. Crispy, peanuty and slightly spicy. You'll eat more than one so loosen your belt. Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breasts, about 3 breasts 1 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoons sesame oil 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter room temp 1/2 cup coconut milk 1 tablespoon brown sugar 4 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon hot chili sesame oil 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon

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Chicken Taco Avocados

Jul 4, 2020
1 min

Chicken Taco Avocados

Serves: 6 INGREDIENTS: For the filling: 1 c. black beans, cooked 1 c. canned corn 1 4-oz. can green chiles, divided 1 c. Shredded chicken 1 c. shredded cheddar, plus more for topping 1 package Taco Seasoning 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, plus more for topping 3 ripe avocado For the dressing: 1 c. ranch dressing 1/4 c. lime juice 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper DIRECTIONS: Heat broiler. In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, 1/2 can g

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Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps in the Instant Pot

May 12, 2018
1 min

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps in the Instant Pot

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce wraps in the Instant Pot are the perfect healthy chicken recipe! Make the spicy chicken in just minutes, then load up fresh lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings! INGREDIENTS: For shredded buffalo chicken: 1.25 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast 2 stalks celery, diced 1 small onion, diced 1 medium carrot, diced 1 cup buffalo wing sauce For serving: 12 bib lettuce leaves 1 medium carrot, grated 1 stalk celery, diced ranch or blue cheese dressing I

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Buffalo Chicken Soup -Instant Pot

Aug 27, 2017
2 min

Buffalo Chicken Soup -Instant Pot

This Instant Pot thing is making life way too easy. Wait, that's not a thing. There is no such thing as making life too easy in the summer. This Buffalo Chicken Soup is tasty and easy. A winning combo for sure. Whip up a batch of this super tasty soup, pick up some crusty buns from the baker and lunch is served. Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ghee 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup diced celery ½ white onion, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups cauliflower florets (I used a

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Strawberry Cobb Salad

Aug 10, 2017
1 min

Strawberry Cobb Salad

This Strawberry Cobb Salad qualifies as a complete and balanced meal. The perfect answer to those "I don't want to cook because it's way too hot" days. Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS: FOR THE GREEN GODDESS DRESSING: 1 c. store-bought ranch dressing 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley 3 tbsp. thinly sliced chives 8 large basil leaves FOR THE SALAD: 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 6-oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 romaine hearts, shredded 12 str

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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

Jul 22, 2017
2 min

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

This is one of those recipes that I’ve been wanting to share with you guys for some time now. It’s a recipe I make regularly because it’s so simple and easy to throw together. There's nothing better than a BBQ pulled chicken sandwich on the deck with a cold beer. Throw in the fact that a slow cooker does all the work and it's not a hard sell. While I do make this chicken all year round, I really love it in the summer months. I know grilling is huge right now, but sometimes I

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Sweet Hot Mustard Chicken Thighs

Jul 16, 2017
2 min

Sweet Hot Mustard Chicken Thighs

You can skip the first part of the instructions if you're using boneless, skinless thighs, which I do regularly. If you're looking to plan ahead triple the marinade ingredients and do three batches. Than freeze two for later use. More time for the important stuff like laying in the hot Alberta sunshine. Ingredients: 8 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder 1 teaspoon salt 1

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GRILLED MAPLE LIME SPICED CHICKEN

Jul 10, 2017
1 min

GRILLED MAPLE LIME SPICED CHICKEN

Marinating the chicken in a spiced buttermilk keeps it moist and tender. I love this marinade for juicy chicken thighs and thick pork chops. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup buttermilk 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper pinch cayenne pepper 8 pieces bone-in chicken 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon lime zest 1 tablespoon lime juice INSTRUCTIONS: In large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, 2 tbsp of the ci

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Coconut Lime Jalapeno Chicken Salad

Jun 23, 2017
1 min

Coconut Lime Jalapeno Chicken Salad

This salad is perfect with a classic margarita and a side of lime enhanced baby potatoes. Ingredients: Marinade: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast 1 (14 oz) can light coconut milk Zest of 1 lime Juice of 1 lime 2 jalapenos, diced 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. of sea salt ½ tsp. cumin ½ tsp. red pepper flakes Salad: 6-8 cups mixed greens 1 cucumber, diced 1 avocado, thinly sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half Sliced jalapenos (optional) Dressing of choice (I use Bolthou

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20 Minute Grilled Jerk Chicken with Heavenly Salsa

Jun 21, 2017
1 min

20 Minute Grilled Jerk Chicken with Heavenly Salsa

Who doesn't have 20 minutes? It takes longer to order a pizza or drive to Mickey D's and back. And neither of those two options come close to being this tasty. servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons olive oil coconut rice, black beans, and avocado, for serving Mango-Nectarine Salsa: 2 ripe nectarines, thinly sliced 1 ripe mango, diced 1 fresno or jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped

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Buttermilk Brine

Jun 10, 2017
1 min

Buttermilk Brine

Ingredients: MAKES 1 QUART 1 quart buttermilk 4 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Whole chicken and/or chicken pieces Instructions: Combine buttermilk, salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain before using. Curry Add 4 teaspoons curry powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and 2 teaspoons ground turmeric. Chipotle Add 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from a can of chipotle chiles in adobo. Lo

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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Jun 7, 2017
1 min

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Grab a rotisserie chicken on the way home. You'll have dinner on the table in thirty minutes. Now what could be better than that on a whacky Wednesday night? Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS: 4 bell peppers, seeds and cores removed 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsp. butter 1/2 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic 3 c. shredded rotisserie chicken 1/2 c. hot sauce 2 c. shredded gouda Ranch dressing, for drizzling 2 tbsp. freshly chopped chives

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California Grilled Chicken

Jun 7, 2017
1 min

California Grilled Chicken

Serve this tasty grilled chicken with a side salad or a rice pilaf and you've got a healthy dinner in no time. Serves: 4-5 INGREDIENTS: 3/4 c. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. garlic powder 2 tbsp. honey 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp. Italian seasoning kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 slices mozzarella 4 slices avocado 4 slices tomato 2 tbsp. sliced basil Balsamic glaze, for drizzling DIRECTIONS: In a small bowl, whisk together balsa

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Chicken Taco Cups

Jun 7, 2017
1 min

Chicken Taco Cups

A refreshing take on chicken for the summer. It's easy, gorgeous to look at and so tasty! Makes: 12 cups INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 2 limes, plus wedges for serving ¼ c. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. ground cumin pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 1 ½ c. chopped mango 1 avocado, chopped 12 mini taco boats Lime wedges, for

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Greek Goddess Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Jun 3, 2017
2 min

Greek Goddess Chicken Lettuce Wraps

So today, I am sharing one of my favorite ways to cook up chicken. Typically I’ll just serve it with rice, but I really wanted to do the whole “Greek Goddess” thing, so I made a really pretty, and even more delicious, pistachio basil goddess sauce, stuffed my chicken into some lettuce and then topped it with all the pretty things. Think of these as a Gyro, but done a little healthier and simpler. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken, cut int

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Chicken Souvlaki Pita

May 30, 2017
2 min

Chicken Souvlaki Pita

This is so good. Like run into your ex boyfriend while you're with a better looking man good. The best part is, you can double or triple the meat recipe, freeze it in batches and presto! You have some meal prep done for those lazy summer day coming your way. INGREDIENTS: 1.5 pounds uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces* 5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 2 tablespoons olive oil* 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon fr

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GRILLED HAWAIIAN BARBECUE CHICKEN IN FOIL

May 18, 2017
1 min

GRILLED HAWAIIAN BARBECUE CHICKEN IN FOIL

One of our favourite things to grill every summer has been foil packets. They are the perfect serving for each member of the family. Each little packet is complete with tender and flavorful meat and veggies. I loved this recipe so much that I decided to turn it into a foil packet version so we can enjoy it while camping too. It turned out so amazing the first time I didn't even need to tweak it. It's a perfect, fast and delicious way to start off the summer cooking! Serves

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Honey-Ginger Chicken Bites

Apr 24, 2017
2 min

Honey-Ginger Chicken Bites

Ditch the greasy fried chicken fingers in favor of these honey-ginger chicken bites. They're the perfect size for popping into little mouths or serving on skewers (just make sure to use blunt-ended skewers for the little ones). Pair with rice and green beans for a hearty, kid-friendly meal. This dish is prepared with boneless, skinless chicken thighs but feel free to use chicken breasts if you have them on hand. Parents, break out the toothpicks and serve these nibbles next t

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Spice up that boring Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Oct 28, 2016
2 min

Spice up that boring Grilled Cheese Sandwich

After the success of combining jalapeño poppers with grilled cheese sandwiches (presto the jalapeño popper grilled cheese sandwich was born) I was wondering what other delicious delights I could turn into grilled cheese sandwiches. I take all of the flavours of a food that I am already totally into and use them in a grilled cheese sandwich. This is a switch on a classic bar food, buffalo chicken wings, which is one of my favourites flavours for chicken winds and basically any

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Go get skewered.

Sep 30, 2016
3 min

Go get skewered.

Fall is here, you can feel it in the air and see it in the vibrant colours that surround us. You might think BBQ season is gone but I say no way! I find fall the perfect time to BBQ. It's cooler so there's minimal to no bugs but not so cool as to make you stand there shivering and shaking. I like variety in our food and I'm all about time management and meal planning whenever possible. I've put together three of my families favourites in this post. Pick the one you like or ma

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