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BBQ-less BBQ Chicken

August 21, 2018 by Danielle 2 Comments

This is the best BBQ chicken I have ever had. They are tender and flavourful and you don’t even need a barbecue.

I use chicken thighs in this recipe since I’m convinced they are impossible to overcook. I also use a sheet pan with a baking sheet on it to crisp the outside of the thighs. This also renders off the excess fat in the thighs.

You could also of course use your barbecue for this recipe, but I like the convenience of using the oven. Plus you can enjoy it year round!

So are you team barbecue or oven?

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 Pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Chilli Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 Cup BBQ Sauce (my favourite)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a cooling rack on a sheet pan and grease the cooling rack with non stick spray.

Mix together garlic powder, onion powder, chilli powder, salt and pepper. Season the chicken thighs on both sides. Place chicken thighs on the cooling rack. Bake the the chicken thighs for 2o minutes, flipping half way through.

Remove chicken from the oven and baste the chicken thighs on one side with BBQ sauce. Bake for 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and baste the other side of the chicken with BBQ sauce. Repeat the process two more times.

Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Greek Turkey Burgers

August 7, 2018 by Danielle Leave a Comment

These burgers are amazing! They are based on a burger served at a local gourmet burger restaurant. These have feta cheese, red onion and oregano. They are flavourful and juicy.

I serve these burgers on a wheat bun with arugula, cucumbers and tzatziki. I love the mix of a warm juicy burgers with the fresh crunch of the cucumber and the cool creamy tzatziki.

These are delicious on there own or served with lemony greek potatoes and greek salad.

So do you like a traditional burger or a twist on a classic?

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 Pound Lean Ground Turkey
1/4 cup Breadcrumbs
1 Egg, beaten
1/4 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Oregano
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
4 Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns
Sliced Cucumber
Arugula
Tzatziki

Directions:

Mix together turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, feta cheese, oil, oregano, salt and pepper. Form mixture into 4 patties. Heat a fry pan or grill over medium heat. Cook the burgers 7 minutes per side until the centre of the patty reaches 165°

Place the burgers on the buns and top as desired.

The Best Chicken Marinade

July 24, 2018 by Danielle Leave a Comment

Boneless skinless chicken breasts are a staple in my house. There affordable, versatile and everyone likes them. The downside is that they can be quite bland, so I love to marinade and grill them. This recipe is for my favourite marinade, and it goes really well with these green beans.

This marinade has lemon and dijon mustard as the main flavours. The marinade also has garlic and chilli flakes in it which give an extra boost of flavour.

You can of course use this marinade on vegetables or another cut of meat, the flavours make it very versatile. I have also used this marinade and then baked the chicken in the oven. It is still delicious, but I love the charred smoky flavour that grilling gives.

Are chicken breasts a staple in your house?

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts

Marinade:

Zest of one lemon
Juice of one lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cloves of garlic, crushed
Red pepper flakes to taste

Directions:

Mix marinade ingredients together. Pour over chicken and marinade for at least 1 hour, or a maximum of overnight.

Pre heat your grill to medium high heat. Grill chicken on each side for 7-10 minutes with the lid closed, or until the chicken reaches the internal temperature of 165°. Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Adapted from Inspired Taste

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