Dukan Thai Style Chicken Burgers (it's Paleo-ish too!)

We loved this recipe!

I asked the male half of this couple what kind of burger he wanted the other weekend and he said "chicken!"....so after a quick search on the internet, we came across Gwyneth Paltrow's recipe for her Thai Style Chicken Burgers.  We made a few changes and it became an easy, tasty Dukan/Paleo-ish recipe.

We usually make turkey burgers in our house but the male half after all these years finally told me he doesn't care for ground turkey because it's mushy to him.  So, we have one more ground turkey recipe coming up since we had one package of ground turkey left in the freezer...from now on it'll be chicken burgers for us.

We are still using our old bottle of fish sauce, so we don't have the Paleo-friendly brand, Red Boat which is why we are calling this a Paleo-ish recipe.

RECIPE:
Makes 4 burgers
Prep time: approx. 15 minutes
Cook time: approx. 13-15 minutes

1 lb. ground chicken (dark meat, but if you're in the Cruise phase, you can try ground chicken breasts)
2 garlic cloves, very finely minced
1/2 c. cilantro, finely chopped
2 shallots, very finely minced
1 tsp. very finely minced red chili
2 tsh. fish sauce
1/2 t. pure sea salt
2 tsp. black pepper

Mix ground chicken with garlic, cilantro, shallots, red chili, fish sauce, salt and pepper.  Form 4 burgers.  Heat a grill pan over medium heat.  If you're on the Dukan Diet, spray your pan lightly with non-stick spray...if you're on the Paleo Diet, wipe some oil on your pan (we used Extra Virgin Olive Oil).  Grill for 8 minutes on the first side and about 5 minutes or until cooked on the second side.

We ate our burgers with broccoli steamed with adobo seasoning.

Enjoy...we sure did!

reade more... Résuméabuiyad

Crockpot Chicken Recipe - Little Italy Chicken And Spinach

As hectic as life is in today's world, the Crockpot has quickly become an essential tool in kitchens today. Nothing could be simpler: you put the ingredients in the Crockpot, plug it in, turn it on and come back to a fully cooked meal. You're then free to work, play or spend the day any way you like, knowing that a delicious meal is waiting for you when you return.

There's nothing like the aroma of food cooking when you come home at the end of a long day. And, there's no shortage of recipes for chicken for the crockpot. By doing a little advance planning and following the crockpot chicken recipes, your life can be a lot easier and convenient and you can be a hero to your family.

One more advantage of crockpot cooking is that the crockpot doesn't heat up the kitchen. This is such an plus in the summer, but don't limit your crockpot cooking only to the hot summer months. Preparing crockpot recipes is a year-round adventure, and you'll really enjoy the smell of food cooking slowly all day long, especially in the winter.

Here is one of my favorite crockpot chicken recipes. Served with a side salad and Italian bread, it's a crowd-pleaser! Tip: If the noodles don't quite fit in the crockpot, you can break them down. Enjoy!

Little Italy Chicken and Spinach

2 (11 oz) cans cream of chicken soup

1 (10 oz) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed, drained

1 (9 oz) pkg. cooked chicken, diced

1 (8 oz) carton sour cream

1 C milk

1/2 C Parmesan cheese

1 small onion, chopped

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/8 tsp. nutmeg

9 lasagna noodles, uncooked

1 C mozzarella cheese, shredded

Place the soup, spinach, chicken and sour cream in large mixing bowl, then stir to combine the ingredients.

Pour in the milk and continue stirring until ingredients are mixed well together.

Now, add the onion and stir well.

Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg, stirring until everything is well combined.

Place 3 lasagna noodles in the bottom of the crock pot.

Pour 1/3 of the spinach mixture over the top of the noodles.

Add 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese.

Continue with 2 more identical layers topping off with the mozzarella cheese.

Cover and cook on high 1 hour.

Reduce heat to low and continue cooking 5 hours.

reade more... Résuméabuiyad

Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Bbq Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
I am constantly in search of ways to expand my chicken quesadilla recipe box, because they're simple to make, tasty to eat, and fun to serve. Noticing how barbeque chicken pizza has taken off, I thought 'why not try it in the style of a quesadilla?' So, I did. The easiness of this recipe is almost as 'sinful' as the taste. I will also reveal some variations and pointers, so that you might also get inspired to experiment in the kitchen.

Barbeque Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
3 boneless chicken breasts
8 flour tortillas
1 tsp garlic, freshly minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup sliced red onion, or sweet Vidalia
1 T oil
1 cup ketchup
¾ cup brown sugar
5 T vinegar
1 T Worcestershire sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Cut the chicken in half, or quarters so that it cooks sooner, without overcooking. Saute the chicken, garlic, onions, salt and pepper in the heated oil, until chicken is tender. At the same time, blend the barbeque sauce by mixing the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Once the chicken is done, shred it with a fork, and add the bbq sauce, and cook an additional 10 minutes to meld the flavors. Next, place a tortilla in the saute pan, then layer the barbeque chicken mixture and cheese. Top that with an additional tortilla and cook on medium heat, until golden brown on both sides. I often serve these with coleslaw or chips.

VARIATIONS
Try changing out the vinegar in the sauce with beer. It delivers a totally unique flavor, while keeping it a bbq sauce.

Add a dash of hot sauce, or few minced hot peppers to the sauce for some heat.

I have also replaced the mozzarella for a smoky provolone, adding a richer and smoked taste.

Pointers
Make the meat and sauce mixture 24 hours in advance for a deeper and richer flavor, because the flavors are given a chance to meld.

It is possible to use your preferred prepared barbeque sauce instead making the sauce in the recipe, if you would like to save time.

I've added mushrooms for a twist, or bell peppers while sauteing the meat.
Whichever way you decide to make these, they are really distinctive, tasty, and enjoyable to serve. Just make sure to tell people ahead of time that they are not taking a bite of a standard chicken quesadilla recipe. Otherwise, they might be a little stunned at first. Yep, it's happened to me. However, they loved it after they figured out it was SUPPOSED to taste different.

Jesse Swanson is a reviewer for Freedom Foods. She writes about the best recipes and ingredients we know of. Check out her work at: Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

reade more... Résuméabuiyad