Dijon Crusted Chicken Breasts

Chicken and Cashew Salad

Chicken and Cashew Salad

Ingredients: 

  • 2 Cups Rotini Pasta, al dente
  • 1 Cup Fresh Peapods, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3-4 5 Oz. Cans Hormel Chunk Chicken, drained and flaked
  • 1/2 Red Onion, chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Shredded Carrots
  • 1 Cup Salted Cashews
  • 1 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 Cup Packed Brown Sugar

Directions: 

  1. Cook rotini according to package directions, drain & cool. 
  2. In large bowl, toss together rotini, peas, carrots, onion, cashews and chicken. 
  3. In separate bowl, combine mayo and brown sugar; mix well. 
  4. Pour dressing into other bowl and stir to coat evenly. 

Tip – If prepping ahead of time, wait to add cashews until ready to serve to keep them crunchy! 

*Adapted From Hormel

Italian Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters

Italian Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters

Ingredients:

  • 2 chicken leg quarters
  • 2 Tbsp butter, melted
  • ¾ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • Lemon slices and fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish (optional)

Directions: 

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking dish.
  2. Place chicken leg quarters skin-side-up in baking dish. Brush with melted butter.
  3. In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, salt and red pepper. Sprinkle seasoning mixture over chicken. Drizzle with lemon juice.
  4. Bake for 50-60 minutes (uncovered), until internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165 degrees F,  chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

BBQ Pulled Chicken

BBQ Pulled Chicken

Ingredients: 

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 16-oz. bottle BBQ xauce
  • ½ cup Italian Dressing
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 package of buns

Directions: 

  1. Place chicken breasts in 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Mix together remaining ingredients and pour over chicken.
  3. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
  4. Remove chicken and shred with a fork. Place back in slow cooker to coat with sauce.
  5. Serve on buns.

*Recipe adapted from Sweet Baby Ray’s 

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Happy New Year and best wishes in 2018!!

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