Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons lime juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• in a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and parsley. sprinkle spice mixture generously on both sides of chicken breasts.
• heat butter and olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. saute chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes on each side. sprinkle with 2 teaspoons garlic powder and lime juice. cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently to coat evenly with sauce.

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 2 bunches green onions, diced
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a saucepan bring water to a boil. add quinoa and a pinch of salt. reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. allow to cool to room temperature; fluff with a fork.
• meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine olive oil, sea salt, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, carrots and parsley. stir in cooled quinoa.

garlic cheddar chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, and cook the garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
• in a shallow bowl, mix the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano, pepper, and salt.
• dip each chicken breast in the garlic butter to coat, then press into the bread crumb mixture. arrange the coated chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. drizzle with any remaining butter and top with any remaining bread crumb mixture.
• bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Juicy Roasted Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon onion powder, or to taste
• 1/2 cup margarine, divided
• 1 stalk celery, leaves removed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• place chicken in a roasting pan, and season generously inside and out with salt and pepper. sprinkle inside and out with onion powder. place 3 tablespoons margarine in the chicken cavity. arrange dollops of the remaining margarine around the chicken's exterior. cut the celery into 3 or 4 pieces, and place in the chicken cavity.
• bake uncovered 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, to a minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees f (82 degrees c). remove from heat, and baste with melted margarine and drippings. cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest about 30 minutes before serving.

Super Simple Oven Barbequed Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon hickory-flavored liquid smoke
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• arrange chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, allowing room between pieces. drizzle with worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke, then sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, thyme, oregano and salt and pepper to taste.
• cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Low Carb Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 zucchini
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried italian herb seasoning, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• cut zucchini into 3-inch lengths, then cut each piece into 9 fries. place zucchini fries into a colander and sprinkle with salt. let the zucchini pieces drain for at least 1 hour to remove excess liquid.
• beat eggs in a shallow bowl. mix almonds, parmesan cheese, and italian seasoning in a second shallow bowl. rinse salt off zucchini and pat dry with paper towels.
• dip each zucchini piece into beaten egg and roll in the almond coating. place coated fries on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until the zucchini are tender and the coating is crisp and browned, about 25 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking time.

blackened chicken pizza with yellow tomato salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch strips
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 yellow pear tomatoes, stems removed
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 lime, zested and juiced
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pre-baked thin pizza crust
• 8 ounces shredded pepperjack cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat over to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). in a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, oregano, and cayenne. sprinkle liberally over chicken. store any remaining mixture in airtight container for later use.
• heat a large skillet over high heat. pour oil into hot skillet, and cook chicken in oil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until fully cooked.
• combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice. season with salt and pepper to taste. spread over pizza crust, then arrange chicken over tomato mixture. top with cheese.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese melts.