Zesty Mushroom Chicken

Adapted from: http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/zesty-marinated-chicken-57837.aspx


Picture from Kraft.com

The Fixin's
2 lb Chicken
1 Packet Italian Seasoning Mix or 1/2 cup Italian Dressing
1 Package Fresh Mushrooms
1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 400F
Prepare Italian dressing per directions (skip this step if using premade dressing)
Toss chicken and mushrooms in dressing
Place in baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until chicken in done
Top with cheese and broil for 1-2 minutes

Buffalo Chicken Fingers

Adapted From: Stupid Easy Paleo
http://stupideasypaleo.com/2014/03/30/crispy-buffalo-chicken-fingers/

 

The Fixin's

2 lb Chicken Tenders

1 Bottle Frank's Red Hot Sauce or Buffalo Wing Sauce

2 Cups Almond Flour

2 Eggs

 

Let's Cook Dinner

Preheat to 400F

Heat oil or butter in frying pan

Whisk eggs into mixing bowl

Pour Almond Flour into mixing bowl

Coat each tender in eggs

Shake excess egg off

Coat in almond flour

Brown each chicken tender in the skillet. About one minute on each side

Place in baking dish

Cover with sauce

Bake for 10 minutes

Flip

Bake for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked.

 

 

Honey Dijon Chicken

Adapted From: http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=1821363837&group=0&frame_type=l&blog=3883028&link=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRwcm94eS5nb29nbGUuY29tL35yL2Jsb2dzcG90L3dKSlRQL34zL0F3Y0RFZ0F3U2RnL2NyZW9sZS1ob25leS1tdXN0YXJkLWNoaWNrZW4tc2FuZHdpY2guaHRtbA&frame=1&click=0&user=0

These are so so good! We cooked them on the George Forman and I topped mine with extra Dijon mustard! They are perfect for a lettuce wrap or a burger bun!

The Fixin's
1-2 lbs Chicken
2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
1/2 Cup Dijon Mustard
1/2 Cup Honey
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
6-8 Slices of Provolone Cheese
Head of Lettuce

Let's Cook Dinner
Mix together seasoning, mustard, honey, and lemon juice
Pour cover chicken in plastic bag and let marinate for several hours
Bake chicken or use George Forman Grill
Top with cheese and broil for 3 minutes
Serve in lettuce wrap

Garlic Chicken Legs

This meal was awesome! The chicken was fall of the bone tender and tasted great as left overs! The Fixin's
2 lbs Chicken Legs
12 oz Tomato Sauce
1 Cup Soy Sauce
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
4 Cloves Minced Garlic

Let's Cook Dinner
In a bowl, combine tomato sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar and minced garlic
Spray crockpot with non-stick cooking spray
Place chicken in crockpot
Pour sauce over chicken
Cook on low for 6 hours

Chicken Sausage Cacciatore

Adapted From: Emeals
www.emeals.com

This was super yummy and the perfect weeknight meal. I love coming home at lunch and throwing something in the Crockpot. I also loved the idea of combining chicken and sausage, it gave the meal and wonderful flavor! We used green bell peppers but next time I am going to splurge for multi-colored. I had to take a picture of the left overs as the Mr. was eating because we ate dinner so fast!

The Fixin's
.75 -1 lb Chicken
1 Package Italian Sausage Links
3 Bell Peppers
1 Package Sliced Mushrooms
2 Cups Tomato Sauce
1 Teaspoon Oregano
1 Teaspoon Basil
1 Teaspoon Parsley
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder

Let's Cook Dinner
Grease Crockpot
Place chicken and sausage on the bottom
Top with mushrooms and sliced bell peppers
In a bowl combine sauce and seasonings
Pour into crockpot
Cook on high for 4 hours
Remove meat and slice
Put back in Crockpot and stir
Serve

Ginger Garlic Turkey Patties

Adapted From: Weeknight Bite
http://www.weeknightbite.com/2/post/2013/06/ginger-garlic-chicken-patties.html

You guys...don't even get me started on my lack of blogging. Don't worry, we have still been eating in the Moore household, just not a whole lot of new recipes. This one was pretty great and a nice introduction back into cooking new things! I used ground turkey but you could use chicken too. It was easy and perfect for a last minute dinner!

The Fixin's
1 lb Ground Turkey or Chicken
1 Teaspoon Ginger
4 Cloves Garlic
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Teaspoon Garlic Salt
2 Teaspoons Coconut Oil- for cooking
1 Cup Marinara Sauce- for dipping

Let's Cook Dinner
Combine meat and spices
Form 10 small patties
Melt coconut oil in a large skillet
Cook the patties over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side
Serve with Marinara Sauce

Crockpot Pesto Chicken

Adapted from: Picky Palate
http://picky-palate.com/2012/09/20/pesto-ranch-crock-pot-chicken-thighs/

Ever since I found crockpot lemon chicken, I have be keeping my eye out for easy crockpot recipes that can be served over a bed of spinach. Eating paleo and the crockpot don't often mix but I got lucky with one! As we finally get some summer like weather here in the mid-west, I'll be looking for ways to avoid using the oven and I think this meal will make a regular appearance! We topped ours with a little bit of grated parmesan cheese and served it over a bed of spinach. I'm thinking mash potatoes would be great too!

The Fixin's
1-2 lb Chicken Breasts
6 oz Pesto
1/2 Chicken Broth
1 Packet Ranch Dressing Seasoning (or 1/4 cup homemade)

Let's Cook Dinner
Grease crockpot
Add pesto, chicken broth, and ranch seasoning
Stir until well combined
Add chicken to pot and coat in sauce
Cook for high for 4 hours
Shred chicken and stir in sauce
Serve over spinach (or mash potatoes!)

Spicy Turkey Burgers

Adapted From: Homemade By Holman
 http://homeiswheretheholmansare.blogspot.com/2010/06/spicy-hawaiian-burgers.html

This was yummy! I am always looking for burger recipes because it is so easy to just drop the bun and call it paleo! I'm sure it would be good with a bun too though! I am really looking forward to the summer when we can make these on the grill and not in the oven!

The Fixin's
1 lb Ground Turkey or Chicken
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
1 Teaspoon Paprika
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Seasoning Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
1 Clove Mined Garlic
1 Pineapple or Can Pineapple Slices
4 Slices Pepper Jack Cheese

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 400F
In a mixing bowl combine meat, soy sauce, paprika, chili powder, seasoning salt, cumin, and garlic
Mix until well blended
Form into 4 burger patties
Place on a baking sheet
Bake for 10 minutes
Flip
Bake of 10 minutes
Top each with a slice of cheese
Bake until cheese is melted
Serve with pineapple on top

Avocado Chicken Salad

Adapted From: Your World: healthy and Natural
http://yourworldnatural.blogspot.com/2013/01/whole30-challenge-day-26-and-chicken.html

This was so so so good! I am not a huge chicken salad but after hearing how awesome this recipe was I knew I needed to try it. This would be perfect to make for lunch and eat all week. It's full of protein and so much better for you than normal chicken salad. I ate mine with carrots and also plain. I am also considering adding some chopped tomatoes next time. Before you start this recipe you need to shred the chicken, I like to boil mine with water and seasonings. Check out this site for some great photos and instructions.

The Fixin's
3 Chicken Breasts
3 Avocado's
6 Tablespoons Lime Juice
1/4 Cup Greek Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Parsley
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Pepper

Let's Cook Dinner
Cook and shred chicken
Peal and slice avocado's
Place avocado's, lime juice, yogurt, olive oil, and spices in a blender or food processor
Blend until well mixed
Combine with chicken in a large mixing bowl
Chill and serve with veggies

Turkey Taco Burgers

Adapted From: http://peaceloveandlowcarb.blogspot.com/2012/07/turkey-taco-burgers.html

Ok I will be totally honest and agree with you that these look and sound pretty weird BUT just trust me on this one. I was so nervous, I started eating mine before I decided I wanted to take a pictures and share it with you guys! Lucky for me, they are great! As you can see, I had a hard time getting the veggies to stay on top of my burger, so I ended up serving it on a bed of greens and veggies!

The Fixin's
1 lb Ground Turkey or Chicken
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Shredded Cheese
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1 Tablespoon Cumin
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Crush Red Pepper
2 Tomatoes
1 Bell Pepper
2 Cups Fresh Spinach

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 350F
Whisk eggs in a large mixing bowl
Add 2 tablespoons of cheese, turkey, and all spices
Mix with your hands until well blended
Four 4 burger patties
Place on a baking sheet lined with greased tin foil
Bake for 15 minutes
Flip
Bake for 15 minutes
Top with slices tomato, bell pepper, and spinach
Top with cheese
Bake for an additional 5 minutes

Cajun Stuffed Chicken

Adapted: Cooking Creation
 http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2010/08/cajun-chicken-with-pepper-jack-cheese.html

This was soooo amazing and a nice way to change it up. I don't bake chicken too often but it was so cold outside that having the oven on was a nice way to make the apartment nice and warm. I will warn you this is pretty spicy so you might want to cut down the Cajun seasoning.

The Fixin's
3-4 Chicken Breasts
4 Cups of Fresh Spinach
3/4 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
1 Tablespoon Almond Flour or Breadcrumbs
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 350F
In a mixing bowl combine olive oil, Cajun seasoning, almond flour, salt, and pepper
Toss chicken in the mixture
Line a baking sheet with tin foil and grease it with olive oil or cooking spray
Place chicken on the baking sheet
Make a deep cut in the center of each chicken breast
In a skillet cook down spinach until it is soft
Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted
Stuff the mixture into the chicken, letting the extra spill onto the sides
Bake for 35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through

Baked Parmesan Chicken

Adapted From: Classy Cluter
http://www.classyclutter.net/2012/09/baked-parmesan-garlic-chicken.html

This was awesome chicken. It was tasty, juicy, and so so yummy! I put the chicken into a plastic bad to marinate before I left for work and the Mr. had it baking when I came home. It was such a yummy smell! It may look like fried chicken but it's totally baked and has NO butter or oil! This one is a keeper!

The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken Breasts
1 Egg
1/2 Cup Milk
1 Package Italian Seasoning Mix
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/2 Cup Almond Flour
1/2 Grated Parmesan Cheese

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven for 400F
Whisk eggs and milk together in a large mixing bowl
Add Italian seasoning, lime juice, and garlic powder
Marinate chicken in this mixture for a few hours
***I put mine in a plastic bag
In a mixing bowl combine almond flour and grated Parmesan cheese
Toss chicken in the mixture
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink

Crockpot Lemon Chicken

Adapted from: Twenties Hacker
http://twentieshacker.com/ciy-slow-cooker-lemon-chicken

I have been seeing this meal all over pinterest and just wasn't sure about trying it. I found this review on Twenties Hacker after pinning it for a second time and just decided to give it a go. The Mr. and I LOVED it. It was so easy to make and the Mr. threw it in the crockpot over his lunch hour. The lemon was such a nice flavor but it wasn't overwhelming.

The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken Breasts
1/2 Cup Lemon Juice
2 Cloves Garlic
1 Package Dry Italian Seasoning Mix
1 Tablespoon Butter
Fresh Spinach

Let's Cook Dinner
Place chicken in a greased crockpot
Place tablespoon of butter on top
In a mixing bowl combine lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings
Pour over chicken
Cook on low for 6-7 hours
Shred chicken and stir in the juice
Serve warm over a bed of spinach

Updated Easy Paleo Chicken Parm

Remember Easy Paleo Chicken Parm? Well we had it for dinner again last night and I made some updates to what was already an awesome recipe! This time I pan fried the almond flour on the chicken before I baked it to create a crust. I also added more spices! The Mr. said it tasted great and it was a perfect dinner for a snowy winter night!

Paprika Chicken

Adapted From: The Shiksa

http://theshiksa.com/2011/12/01/smoked-paprika-chicken/

 This was soooo yummy and super easy! I have had a few misses lately with chicken so it was great to have a hit! The orginal recipe call called for garlic salt, which I didn't have soooooo if you want to make your life super easy all you need is chicken, paprika, olive oil, and garlic salt! Amazing! Also, we gobbled this up so fast there are NO pictures!

The Fixin's

1 lb Chicken

2 Tablespoons Paprika

1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

1 Teaspoon Parsley

3/4 Teaspoon Salt

1/4 Cup Olive Oil

 

Let's Cook Dinner
Cut chicken breasts into bite sized pieces
In a mixing bowl combine olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, parsley, and salt
Toss chicken in sauce until covered
Place chicken in skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter
Cook until no longer pink

****To freeze, place chicken in gallon sized freezer bag
Pour sauce in bag and seal
Label with date and contents
When ready to cook, thaw and cook according to above

 

 

 

Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Adapted From: Diary of a Recipe Addict
http://diaryofarecipeaddict.blogspot.com/2011/07/sweet-spicy-bacon-chicken.html

Ok maybe I am becoming the crazy bacon lady but I just can't get over how awesome these recipes are. They are a nice change to the traditional chicken and pork meals that I cook most night and a very special treat. I think the recipe was originally for the grill but it turned out great. The glaze is very sticky but just work with it and it should cover all your pieces of chicken. Also make sure your baking sheet had a lip on it, mine produced a good amount of liquid when it was cooking!

 

The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken
1 Package Bacon
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
3 Tablespoons Honey
2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Pepper
1/2 Teaspoon Salt

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 400F
Cut chicken breasts into 1/4's
Wrap each piece of chicken with one or two pieces of bacon
Place in a greased baking dish
In a mixing bowl combine honey, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
Coat top and bottom of chicken with the mixture
Bake for 20 minutes
Flip over
Bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is not longer pink

BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Adapted from: Moore Family Food
http://moorefamilyfood.blogspot.com/2012/12/honey-glazed-bacon-wrapped-chicken.html

This meal is very similar to the Honey Glazed Bacon Wrapped Chicken we made a few weeks ago. The Mr. loved the meal so much that I am working to find different way to mix it up. The bacon and chicken together really packs a lot of protein and is the perfect post workout meal!

The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken
1 Package Bacon
1 Cup BBQ Sauce

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 400F
Cut chicken breasts into 1/4's
Wrap each piece of chicken with one or two pieces of bacon
Place in a greased baking dish
Coat tops of chicken with half of the BBQ sauce
Bake for 20 minutes
Flip over
Coat tops of chicken with half the BBQ sauce
Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is not longer pink

Easy (Paleo) Chicken Parm

Adapted from: CrossFit CatCave
http://crossfitcatcave.blogspot.com/2012/04/paleo-chicken-parmigiana.html

Chicken Parm is normally pretty difficult and timely to make. Not to mention all that cheese and fried breading is far from paleo. This recipe does have a good amount of cheese because that is pretty much impossible to cut out. Look for a real, non processed cheese or cut the amount in the recipe if you need too but DON'T leave it out! The Mr. loved the meal and I loved how quick it was to put together. The Mr suggested maybe adding a layer of pepperonis to spice it up....maybe next time!

The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken
1 Cup Almond Flour
1 Teaspoon Oregano
1 Teaspoon Basil
1 Teaspoon Garlic Salt
1 Jar Marinara Sauce
6 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
Olive Oil

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 425F
Grease a glass baking dish
Cut chicken breasts into 1/4's
Cut 6 slices of cheese in half
Combine flour, oregano, basil, and garlic salt in a mixing bowl
Cover each piece of chicken in the flour
Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan on high heat
Place the chicken in the skillet a few pieces at a time and brown the outside to make a crust
Lay the chicken flat in the baking dish
Place a 1/2 slice of cheese over each piece of chicken
Pour sauce over the entire pan
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink

Honey Basil Chicken

Adapted From: Fast Paleo
http://fastpaleo.com/honeygarlicrosemary-glazed-chicken-breasts/

This was really yummy. The original recipe called for rosemary but that's not a spice that I use very often and didn't see it when I was at the store. I decided that basil might be a nice switch and luckily it turned out great. The honey adds a nice sweet flavor but the balsamic really balances that out!

 

The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Honey
2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Basil
4 Cloves Minced Garlic
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Salt

Let's Cook Dinner
In a bowl mix olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, basil, salt, and pepper until well blended
Pour sauce over Chicken
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet
Cook chicken until no longer pink

****To freeze, place chicken in gallon sized freezer bag
Pour sauce in bag and seal
Label with date and contents
When ready to cook, thaw and cook according to above

Honey Glazed, Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Adapted From: Kayotic Kitchen
http://www.kayotic.nl/blog/honey-glazed-chicken-bacon-bites

The Mr. says this is best meal we have had in a while! It was easy to prep and tasted amazing. The other great thing is that it requires so few "fixin's"! I was worried that it wouldn't be very flavorful but I was wrong! You defiantly need to make these soon. They would be a great holiday food for a party and could be changed up into an appetizer by cutting the chicken and bacon into smaller pieces. I didn't have a glass baking dish big enough to cook the whole batch, so half was in glass and half was in a metal dish. The metal cooked faster and the bacon was bit more crispy. Totally your call, but something to be noted!

The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken
1 Package Bacon
3 Tablespoons Honey
2 Tablespoons Mustard
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 400F
Cut chicken breasts into 1/4's
Wrap each piece of chicken with one or two pieces of bacon
Place in a greased baking dish
In a mixing bowl combine honey, mustard, and lemon juice
Coat tops of chicken with half the mixture
Bake for 20 minutes
Flip over
Coat tops of chicken with half the mixture
Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is not longer pink