Saturday, August 17, 2013

Week of Aug 18th 2013

baker microwave "roasted" chicken
Sun - Honey Mustard Pork Cutlets
Mon - Roast Chicken and Potatoes
Tue - Tequila Lime Chicken
Wed -  Chicken and Rice Casserole
Thur - Szechuan Noodles (Foodnetwork) 
Fri - Anv. Dinner Out!






Honey Mustard Pork Cutlets http://www.foodnetwork.com/videos/honey-mustard-cutlets-recipe/84196.html?vpid=tbla|searchresults

Roast Chicken - 30 Minute Chicken (Pampered Chef)
Chicken:
1 whole chicken (3½-4 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
All-in-One Chicken Dinner 
Lightly spray Deep Covered Baker with oil using Kitchen Spritzer. Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken cavity. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat using Kitchen Shears, if necessary. Tie ends of legs together with cotton string. Lift wing tips up toward neck; then tuck under back of chicken. Place chicken on Cutting Board; brush with oil using Chef’s Silicone Basting Brush.
For seasoning mixture, combine ingredients in Prep Bowl; mix well. Completely coat outside of chicken with seasoning mixture. Place chicken, breast side up, in baker.
Combine 1 cup each celery and carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces, and 3 cups red or russet potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces, in Classic Batter Bowl. Toss with additional seasoning, if desired. Arrange vegetables around chicken. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 35-40 minutes or until Pocket Thermometer registers 165F in thickest part of breast and juices run clear. Remove from microwave. Cover with lid and let rest 10 minutes (temperature will rise to 170F). Remove and use juices to make gravy.
Yield: 4-6 servings. Nutrients: per serving: Calories 490, Total Fat 29 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 52 g,Sodium 450 mg, Fiber 0 g 
Variations:  Spice rubs and seasoning mixes give alternate flavors to your chicken.
(My) Gravy
drippings/liquid from baker
3-4 tbsp AP flour
1 (14 oz) can chicken broth
Mix drippings and flour in a pan with a whisk until incorperated. Add in chicken broth and heat to a boil. Boil until the gravy comes to the thickness you like (remember it will continue to thicken off the heat for a bit). Taste, add salt and pepper as necessary.

Chicken and Rice Casserole
4 skinless, boneless breast filet
1 can cream of mushroom soup (I perfer Campbell's Healthy Choice)
1 1/2 cans of water
2 cups dry Long Grain White Minute Rice
2 tsp Salt
Salt and Pepper to taste
Grease a 9x13 pan with butter. Sprinkle Chicken Beasts with salt and pepper - both sides. Mix rice, salt, soup and water in the pan. Evenly spread out rice. Place chicken on top. Cover with foil. Bake in 350F oven for 40-60  minutes, or until rice is done and chicken is no longer pink and liquid is adsorbed.


Tequila Lime Chicken Recipe
1/2 cup tequila
1 tbsp lime zest (about 1 lime)
6 limes, for freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tsp chiplote chili powder
1 tbsp minced fresh garlic (about 3 cloves)
2 tps kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
6 split boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Directions
Combine the tequila, lime juice and zest, chili powder, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, but up to 24 hours.
Remove chicken from marinade. Throw away marinade. Grill (on BBQ grill or on grill pan) on medium heat until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. 165f with a meat thermometer.

Let stand 5 minutes before cutting and serving. Recommended: Serve with rice, warm tortillas, and lime wedges.

Szechuan Noodles (Foodnetworkhttp://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/szechuan-noodles-recipe/index.html

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