Grilled Chicken 3 Ways

Let's make dinnertime easier! Prepare a big batch of marinated and grilled chicken breasts and then transform that chicken into three delicious meals. IN THIS ISSUE, we feature three easy recipes using grilled chicken - fajitas, quesadillas, and green enchiladas.

Garlic & Lime Grilled Chicken

Garlic & Lime Grilled Chicken:
6 chicken breasts - some now, some later

Marinade:
1 tablespoon lime zest (about two small limes)
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Garlic & Lime Grilled Chicken Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the lime zest and the marinade spices: chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, sugar, pepper, and salt. Stir together until evenly mixed.

2. Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl or in a sealable bag inside of a large bowl.

3. Pour the vegetable oil and lime juice over the chicken, then sprinkle with the spice mixture.

4. Rub the chicken with the spices until it is completely coated.

5. Cover the chicken and refrigerate. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours or overnight.

6. Fire up the grill! Heat the grill; ensure your grill grates are clean and well-oiled.

7. Grill the chicken over direct heat until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, turning as needed.

8. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes.

9. Enjoy the chicken immediately or slice, dice, or shred to use in future recipes.

Chicken Fajitas
Serves 4

Fajitas are a colorful, delicious, and healthy option for getting dinner on the table quickly! With the chicken already marinated and grilled, simply grill onions and peppers to add to the chicken. Complete the tasty fajitas with an array of toppings! Some of our favorite fajita toppings include sour cream, cilantro, salsa, hot sauce, a squeeze of lime, salsa, and a little guacamole! 

Fajitas:
2 chicken breasts (marinated, grilled, and diced)
4 flour tortillas, warmed
1 red pepper, sliced into strips
1 green pepper, sliced into strips
1 sweet onion, sliced pole to pole
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Toppings:
Sour cream
Avocado
Lime wedges
Fresh cilantro leaves
Salsa, and/or hot sauce

Directions:
1. Prepare the chicken breasts according to the Garlic & Lime Chicken directions above.

2. Prepare the veggies. In a large bowl, toss the sliced peppers and onion with the olive oil, Kosher salt, and pepper. Grill the peppers and onion in a grill basket over direct heat or sauté in a skillet on the stovetop. Stir the vegetables often and cook until slightly charred in spots and cooked to your desired tenderness.

3. Toss the cooked vegetables with the grilled chicken slices. 4. Serve with warmed tortillas and a variety of your favorite toppings.

Loaded Chicken Quesadillas
Serves 4

These quesadillas are loaded with grilled and diced chicken, black beans, spinach, corn, and plenty of cheese. We love quesadillas for lunch or dinner. Everyone can customize their order to their own preference. Add additional flavor with a variety of toppings! 

Quesadillas:
2 chicken breasts (marinated, grilled, and diced)
8 tortillas
8 oz pepper jack cheese, grated
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
8 oz frozen corn, thawed
4 oz spinach leaves

Toppings:
Sour cream
Avocado
Lime wedges
Fresh cilantro leaves
Salsa
Pickled jalapeños
Hot sauce

Directions:
1. Prepare the chicken breasts according to the Garlic & Lime Chicken directions above.

2. Use a panini press or a skillet on the stovetop to cook the quesadillas.

3. Load a tortilla with a layer of pepper jack cheese, then add all of the quesadilla ingredients: diced chicken, black beans, corn, and spinach leaves. Finish with another layer of cheese, then top with another tortilla.

4. If cooking on the stovetop use low heat and practice patience while the cheese melts! Using a large spatula, flip the quesadilla after the cheese has melted enough to hold it together.

5. Cut the quesadilla into wedges and enjoy warm with an array of toppings.

Chicken Green Enchiladas
Makes 8 enchiladas

Cheesy and creamy, these green enchiladas are one great definition of comfort food! The green enchilada sauce is enhanced with a filling of grilled and diced chicken, white beans, green chilies, cheese, onion, garlic, herbs, and a little sour cream. After stuffing and rolling the enchiladas, add another layer of sauce on top. Don’t forget to finish with a hearty layer of cheese. After baking, garnish with fresh cilantro. So tasty!

Enchiladas:
2 garlic & lime chicken breasts (marinated, grilled, and sliced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried cumin
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
1 can white beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 can (28 oz) green enchilada sauce
1 cup sour cream

Garnishes:
Lime wedges, Fresh cilantro leaves, Pickled jalapeños, Hot sauce

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Sauté the onion and garlic in a large skillet until the onion is translucent. Season the onions with oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.

3. Add the green chilies, white beans, 1 cup of grated cheese, 1 cup green enchilada sauce, and 1 cup of sour cream. Stir to combine. Add the diced chicken and fold together until combined.

4. Spoon 1 cup of enchilada sauce around the bottom of the pan. This recipe makes about 8 enchiladas which can fit into a standard 9x12 casserole pan, or individual sized dishes that fit 2 enchiladas each.

5. Fill the tortillas with a scoop of the chicken mixture and roll up tightly. Place the stued tortillas seam side down in the pan. Pack the pan tightly.

6. Spoon more enchilada sauce on top of the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle one more cup of grated cheese on top.

7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese has started to brown and the enchiladas are bubbling hot.

8. Serve warm with your choice of garnishes.

Summer’s End Dinner

Blackberry & Lemon Iced Tea Makes 8 cups iced tea

Nothing says summer like iced tea. We’ve decided to spruce up this favorite by adding fresh blackberries and slices of lemon to the tea we love so much. A great accompaniment to any al fresco meal.

Ingredients:
2 cups fresh blackberries, divided
1/4 cup sugar
8 cups water, divided
8 black tea bags
1 lemon, sliced

Directions:
1. Mash or puree 1 cup of blackberries with 1/4 cup sugar.

2. Bring 5 cups of water to a boil. Add the tea bags to the hot water and steep for 6-8 minutes, then remove the tea bags.

3. Pour the hot tea over the blackberry mixture and let sit for 1 hour. Then, strain through a fine mesh sieve.

4. Add 3 cups of cold water and taste the tea. Adjust the sweetness to your preference, then refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

5. Serve on ice with a garnish of lemon wedges and remaining cup of whole blackberries.

6. Optionally, add a float of bourbon on top before serving.

Arugula, Heirloom Tomato & Whipped Ricotta Salad
Serves 4 - 6

Whipped ricotta turns this salad into a creamy, dreamy delight! Spicy arugula complements the lemon-y, smooth whipped ricotta and the ripe grape tomatoes punctuate each bite with bursts of brightness.

Salad Ingredients:
15 oz fresh ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 oz arugula
Heirloom cherry tomatoes
Basil, chiffonade cut for garnishing

Vinaigrette Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Juice of half a lemon
Salt and pepper

Directions:
1. In a food processor or high-powered blender, whip the ricotta with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until very smooth.

2. Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together in a small jar.

3. Toss the arugula with the vinaigrette. Spread the ricotta on a large serving plate.

4. Top the ricotta layer with arugula, heirloom cherry tomatoes, and a garnish of basil.

Grilled Carrots with Minted Yogurt Sauce
Serves 4 - 6

Carrots are transformed on the grill! With some simple seasonings and the utility of a grill basket, simple carrots become elevated into a flavorful, sweet, and savory side! Dressed up with an easy za’atar yogurt sauce, this side dish is worthy of repeating often.

Ingredients:
10 carrots, or about 2 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into 3” matchsticks
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon of Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar

Yogurt Sauce:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or about half of a small lemon)
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Za’atar spice blend

Garnish:
Fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

Directions:
1. Peel the carrots, and cut into 3” long matchsticks.

2. Prepare the carrots for grilling: Place the carrots in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss Sprinkle with garlic powder, Kosher salt, pepper, and sugar.

3. Grill the carrots in a grill basket over high heat until slightly blistered, a little charred, and just tender, stirring often.

4. While the carrots are grilling, prepare the yogurt sauce by whisking all of the yogurt sauce ingredients together.

5. Serve the grilled carrots with a drizzle of yogurt sauce, and a generous garnish of fresh cilantro

.Orange & Thyme Pork Tenderloin
Serves 4 - 6

Pork tenderloins are perfectly primed for adapting to flavorful marinades. This marinade features fresh orange juice, thyme leaves and a few other classic marinade flavormakers like Dijon mustard, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder. It’s an easy and delicious recipe!

Ingredients:
2 pork tenderloins

Marinade:
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 sprigs of thyme, leaves only

Directions:
1. Prepare the marinade in a medium bowl by whisking all of the ingredients together.

2. Add the pork tenderloins to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour for the flavors to infuse into the meat.

3. Fire up the grill! Let the marinated tenderloins warm to room temperature for 20 minutes before grilling. Place the marinated tenderloins on the hot, well-oiled grill, and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side. Turn until all sides have seared and browned, and then, turn o one burner (or turn to low) to create a direct/indirect environment. Place the seared tenderloins on the cooler, indirect side, and continue to cook until their internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.

4. Once the pork tenderloins reach 145 degrees F, place on a clean plate, and cover loosely with a tinfoil "tent" for about 10 minutes. This allows the meat to rest, and the juices to soak back into the meat. 5. Slice the grilled tenderloins, and serve warm.

Three Super Tasty, Herbalicious Green Sauces

Fresh herbs are a great way to add flavor and complex character to the dishes we cook. Ranging from subtle to dominant, from complementary to defining, the availability of summer herbs is upon us! IN THIS ISSUE, we feature three, green herb-based sauces that originate from different parts of the world. Try them -- they’ll bring big flavor impact to your table!

Comfort Flavors: Pan Fried Asian Noodles

A simple sauce, a little time to marinate, and some fast wok magic equals a delicious meal. IN THIS ISSUE, we feature pan-fried pork noodles with baby bok choy for a tasty dinner-at-home win.

Tips for Grilling Kebabs! PLUS, Three Delicious Recipes

The warm summer nights are a constant invitation to light up the grill. The grill anchors the outdoor kitchen, and becomes the center for al fresco dining and leisurely time spent with the family.

IN THIS ISSUE, we're grilling colorful kebabs made extra-delicious thanks to mouth-watering marinades. Try skewering up one of these three kebab recipes for a tasty summer supper on the grill.