Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken

I found this recipe in a free cookbook for my Nook Color, and have made it three times now. Josh LOVES it and it's super simple to make. We like to use the chicken for sandwiches, roll it into a burrito, eat it with chips, or just dig in with a fork. Mmmmmm...

Get This:
- 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (I use Cholula and add a little more than this because I love spice)
- 2 Tbsp Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- Paprika to taste (optional)

Do This:
- Place chicken in slow cooker.
- Mix the remaining ingredients and pour over chicken.
- Sprinkle with Paprika (optional)
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Cajun Chicken


Get This:

- 2 Cups Vegetable Oil... I didn't have any, so I used EVOO instead
- 2 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp Italian-style seasoning... again, I didn't exactly have this so I used Italian dressing mix.
- Garlic powder to taste
- 2 Tbsp lemon pepper... I didn't have this either, so I just used some pepper and lemon juice.
- 10 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves pounded to 1/2 inch thickness... I didn't pound it or cut it in half, and it didn't make a difference to me!


Do This:

- In a large shallow dish, mix the oil, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and lemon pepper. Place the chicken in the dish, and turn to coat with the mixture. Cover, and refrigerate for 1/2 hour. (Since I didn't pound the chicken, I poked with a fork a couple of times so that the marinade could soak through the chicken.
- Preheat the grill for high heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Drain chicken, and discard marinade. Place chicken on hot grill and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.


After tasting this dish... I think Cajun seasoning is now my favorite seasoning! It was fantastic and super juicy. I only have a small camping grill, so tonight I am trying this again, but I'm baking the chicken at 375 F for 25-30 minutes. I hope that it turns out, because it's a lot more simple with my current situation!