Category: Recipes

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Easy Chicken Gyros with French Fries and Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients Marinade: 2 tablespoons yogurt (regular or Greek) 2 tablespoons EACH: olive oil and lemon juice 1 teaspoons EACH: onion powder, ground coriander, sweet paprika, and dried oregano 1½ teaspoon EACH: garlic powder and dried thyme 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper 1½ lbs. chicken tenders (see notes) Tzatziki Sauce: 1 cup Greek […]

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Easy Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Taquitos (Fried or Baked!)

Ingredients Chicken Taquitos: 2 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken (see notes) 1-2 minced chipotle peppers + 2 tablespoons adobo sauce 2 tablespoons softened cream cheese (optional) ½ teaspoon EACH: adobo seasoning, ground cumin, AND garlic powder 2 ½ cups shredded cheese (use shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, pepper jack, etc.) 16-18 flour tortillas (taco sized) Oil, […]

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Lemon-Balsamic Chicken Thighs

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 large bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 lbs., 3 oz. total), skin removed ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons grated […]

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Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Smashed Avocados and Slaw

Ingredients Shrimp Tacos: 1 ½ teaspoon EACH: granulated sugar AND smoked paprika 1 teaspoon EACH: ground cumin, salt, AND granulated garlic ¼ – ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste, omit to keep it mild) ¼ teaspoon dried thyme AND onion powder 1 ¼ pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil) Jalapeno […]

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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Stuffed Avocados

Ingredients 1 pound cooked shrimp, chopped 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup diced cucumbers 1/2 cup diced red onions 1-2 jalapeno, deseeded and diced* 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 3 tablespoons shrimp cocktail sauce 2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Louisiana or Cholula) 2-3 tablespoons lime juice 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper salt and pepp 5-6 Instructions Add […]

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Fiesta Chili Lime Chicken Salad with Mango Avocado Salsa

Ingredients CHICKEN:  1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon EACH: garlic powder AND salt ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro, divided 1 large red pepper, thinly sliced 2 mangoes, diced 2 avocados, diced ½ cup red […]

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Easy Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with Black Beans

Ingredients 1lb. boneless, skinless, chicken breast or thighs 2 cups restaurant style salsa (I used the fire roasted variety) 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed salt to preference Garnishes: avocado + lime wedges + Sour cream + Shredded cheese + Nacho cheese Instructions Place chicken breasts in […]

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Balsamic Braised Pork Tenderloins with Fresh Figs

Ingredients 2 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloins   1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste   ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste   2 tablespoons olive oil   2 shallots, thinly sliced lengthwise   12 fresh figs, stemmed and halved   1 cup chicken broth   ¼ cup good-quality balsamic vinegar   […]

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Skillet Balsamic Chicken Thighs

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 large bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon honey Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1 Heat 1 […]

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Greek Orzo Pasta Salad With Chicken

Ingredients For the chicken: 1 lb. of uncooked chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon EACH: Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, smoked sweet paprika, sea salt AND garlic powder For the salad: 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta 2 persian cucumbers, quartered then thinly chopped 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved […]