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Cilantro-Lime Chicken

INGREDIENTS 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided Juice of 2 limes 1/4 c. freshly chopped cilantro 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. cumin Pinch crushed red pepper flakes 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Cooked white rice, for serving DIRECTIONS Whisk together 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate in fridge 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 425�. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to skillet skin-side down and pour in remaining marinade. Sear until skin is golden and crispy, about 6 minutes. Flip and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until chicken is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve over rice drizzled with pan drippings. This article and recipe adapted from this site

Keto Italian Chicken Skewers

Ingredients 1 1/2 - 2 pounds   boneless and skinless chicken breast   (cut into 3 inch cubes) 1/4 cup   extra virgin olive oil   (plus extra for cooking) 1/2   cup    buttermilk 1 tablespoon    dried Italian seasoning herbs mix 1/4 cup   parsley chopped 4 cloves   garlic   (minced) 1   lemon   (zested and juiced) 1/2 teaspoon   kosher salt 1/4   teaspoon   ground black pepper Instructions Clean chicken by running it under cold water, pat dry with paper towels. Cut and discard any fat pieces.   Cut chicken into 3 inch cubes and add to a large ziplock bag. In a medium bowl mix the rest of the ingredients: olive oil, buttermilk, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Whisk until fully combined. Pour the mixture on top of the chicken. Close the ziplock bag, shake to coat the chicken evenly in the marinade and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight. Prefera...

Mama's Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

Ingredients For the chicken: 2 tablespoon olive oil, divided 1 � pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs For the adobo seasoning: 1 teaspoon cumin 3/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon chili powder � teaspoon red cayenne pepper � teaspoon onion powder � teaspoon garlic powder � teaspoon coriander � teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper For the sofrito & rice: 3 cloves garlic, minced � cup finely diced green pepper � cup finely diced white onion � cup finely diced cilantro Optional: 1 jalapeno, diced � teaspoon ground coriander � teaspoon cumin � teaspoon ground turmeric � teaspoon garlic powder � teaspoon oregano � teaspoon salt � teaspoon black pepper 1 cup tomato sauce 1 � cups water 1 cup basmati white rice (don�t use brown, it will take too long to cook)** ? cup frozen peas (or rinsed and drained pigeon peas) OPTIONAL: � cup pitted green olives Instructions Add chicken to a large bowl. Add in 1 tablespoon olive oil and your adobo seasoning: cumin, paprika, chili powder, cayenne...

Bacon Harvest Chicken Skillet

INGREDIENTS 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. whole pecans 4 slices thick-cut hardwood-smoked bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 1 small fennel bulb, green tops removed, bulb halved and thinly sliced 1 small onion, sliced into half moons 3 sprigs thyme 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 c. white wine 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1 lemon 6 slices sourdough bread, lightly toasted, for serving (optional) DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400�. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place on a small sheet tray. In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, toast pecans, tossing, until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Turn off heat, remove pecans, set aside to cool, then roughly chop. Return skillet to low heat and add bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, letting fat render, until bacon pieces crisp up, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate, leaving bacon fat in the pan.   Return s...

CHICKEN ALFREDO PIZZA

INGREDIENTS To Make Alfredo Sauce 2 tablespoons butter 3 cloves minced garlic 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup skim milk 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese Salt & pepper Pinch of nutmeg For Pizza Assembly 1lb pizza dough 1 large (or 2 small) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded (about 1 � cups) � cup shredded mozzarella cheese � cup parmesan cheese Chopped fresh basil, if desired INSTRUCTIONS Set a pizza stone on the bottom rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 450�. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add cream cheese; cook 1 minute until mixture is smooth, stirring constantly with a whisk. Gradually add milk and cook 3 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until cheese melts and sauce reaches desired consistency, about 2 minutes. Add in a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stretch the pizza dough to a 1...

Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken

Ingredients 5 chicken thighs 2 tablespoons garlic minced 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/3 cup brown sugar packed Instructions Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking.   Add the chicken, salt, pepper and garlic to the slow cooker. Mix it up then flip the chicken skin side up. Sprinkle on the brown sugar. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. This article and recipe adapted from this site

Copycat Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Ingredients 4 skinless/boneless chicken breasts pounded to � inch thick Salt/Pepper to taste 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil Marinade: 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup ranch dressing 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon pepper Parmesan Crust 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese chopped into bits 3/4 cup Provolone cheese chopped into bits 6 Tablespoons Buttermilk Ranch salad dressing 1 cup panko 2 teaspoons garlic powder 5 Tablespoons melted butter Instructions Whisk all marinade ingredients together until well-combined and uniform in consistency. Place the chicken in a gallon freezer bag, remove the air, and seal. Use a meat mallet to pound it to � inch thick. Sprinkle each side of the chicken lightly with salt and pepper if desired. Place the chicken in a new freezer bag along with the marinade. Seal out the air and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, or overnight. Heat 2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil in a cast iron skil...