Chipotle Chicken Pizza

Have you ever made your own whole wheat pizza dough? It is extremely easy and better for you than a white flour counterpart. Granted I sometimes buy the whole wheat pizza dough from my supermarket but choosing to have a whole grain kind is better.

Author: eatgood4life.com

Yield: 2 pizzas- 16 servings, 2 pieces each

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

◈2 lbs organic chicken breast

◈3/4 cup chipotle sauce, divided, see note below

◈2 lbs shredded mozzarella cheese

◈2 prepared whole wheat pizza dough, or store bought

◈1 large onion, sliced

◈6 oz tomato paste

◈2 green onion, chopped

◈Red pepper flakes, optional

Directions

✖Preheat your oven to 425F.

✖Place the chicken in a microwavable plate and microwave for 6-8 minutes or until almost cooked. It will get throughly cooked in the pizza don't worry if you see some raw pieces. Shred the chicken and mix with 1/4 cup of the chipotle sauce. Set aside.

✖On a flat surface, like your kitchen counter, place some whole wheat flour to prevent the dough from sticking. Roll out your pizza dough with a rolling pin.  Place the pizza dough onto the pizza stone making sure you reach the edges. You can also use a pizza baking sheet or a cookie sheet. Repeat this with the second pizza dough.

✖In a small mixing bowl, add the tomato paste, chipotle sauce, and 1/3 cup water and mix until combined. Divide the sauce among the two pizzas making sure to spread the sauce to the edges. Divide the shredded mozzarella cheese between the two pizzas and top with the chopped onions and chicken.

✖Bake the pizzas in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes. When baked, top the pizzas with some chopped green onion and red pepper flakes if desired.

NOTE: 

You can make your own chipotle sauce by placing chipotles in adobo sauce in your blender. If you use this make sure you add a bit less of it because it will be more concentrated. 1/3-1/2 cup of the sauce, depending on how spicy you want your pizza, should be sufficient. 

Nutritional information

Loaded Chicken or Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt Garlic Ranch “Mayo”

Loaded Chicken Salad with Garlic Greek Yogurt Ranch “Mayo” aka Crack Chicken Salad. Yes, there is a secret ingredient.

Author: parsleysagesweet.com

Loaded Chicken or Tuna Salad

Makes a good amount of sandwiches, depending on how much salad you use per sandwich.

Ingredients

◈2 to 3 cups shredded chicken (I use a roast chicken and a mix of white and dark meat) or 4 cans of white albacore tuna, drained.

◈2 green onions, both the light and dark green parts, sliced.

◈1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and diced.

◈1 yellow bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and diced.

◈1 small carrot peeled and grated or shredded (sometimes I steam the carrot shreds, about 1 to 2 minutes, for more flavor).

◈2 large stalks of celery, peeled (this is the best way to add it to salads, no strings), thick white end cut off, split vertically three or four times, finely diced.

◈1 very small red onion or one-quarter of a large red onion, diced (or 1 large shallot, diced)

◈1 to 3 avocados, depending on how many sandwiches, each half slightly mashed

◈Garlic Greek Yogurt Ranch Mayo (recipe follows). the amount depending on how ‘wet’ you like your chicken salad

◈kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, if needed.

Directions:

✖Combine the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl.  Mix in as much of the Greek Yogurt ranch mayo as you desire.

✖The Secret – Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (I refrigerate it overnight)  before serving to allow the flavors of the chicken salad and yogurt ranch to really blend or shall I say ‘sing’? Because it really does sing!  You’d be amazed at the difference it makes, not unlike beef stew eaten the day after it’s cooked.  Season it with extra salt and pepper after letting it chill, if need be.

✖Serve as sandwiches, slightly mashing an avocado on top or spreading the avocado on one or both slices of bread (which I should have done for photos – neater) then layering boston or butter lettuce and tomato, if desired, or roll into whole wheat flour tortilla wraps or flatbread.  Keep it low-carb and gluten-free by serving as is on a salad plate or spooned into a ripe avocado half.

Greek Yogurt Garlic Ranch “Mayo” 

(Double or add add another half of this recipe for more ‘mayo’)

Recipe adapted from fitsugar.com

Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

◈2/3 cup Greek Yogurt (Use all mayonnaise instead of yogurt, if desired)

◈2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (if using all mayonnaise, just 2)

◈1/4 cup chopped. fresh parsley

◈2 tablespoons chopped, fresh chives

◈1 tablespoon chopped, fresh dill weed

◈1 garlic clove chopped and smashed into a paste with a pinch of kosher salt, LIKE THIS

◈1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

◈1/2 teaspoon onion powder

◈1/4 cup buttermilk (more or less, taste as you drizzle it in and stir, or 2 teaspoons buttermilk powder*) You can omit all the buttermilk, if you like. It’s great without it too, since yogurt is already tangy.  If using all mayo, you need to use it .).

◈salt and pepper to taste

* You can usually find buttermilk powder in the baking or dried milk aisle in supermarkets.  If not, you can order it online.

Directions:

✖Place Greek yogurt in a strainer lined with cheesecloth (or a paper towel) over a bowl.  Cover the strainer and allow excess liquid to drain for about 1 to 2 hours.  You’ll be replacing the liquid with buttermilk to make it ‘ranch’. (While it’s draining, start roasting the peppers and prepping the rest of the vegetables for the salad).

If you’re using all mayonnaise, obviously you can skip the above step.

✖In a medium bowl, stir together strained Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, chives, dill, garlic paste,, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir in buttermilk. Add more or less buttermilk for desired taste and consistency.  I like it thick, like, well..mayo.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Wrap  and refrigerate for several hours before adding it to salad, if you have the time.  Even more flavor!

Oven-Fried Southern Chicken With Sweet Honey Bourbon Sauce

Oven-Fried Southern Chicken With Sweet Honey Bourbon Sauce. Healthier southern comfort!

Author: halfbakedharvest.com

Prep time: 15 min

Cook time: 40 min

Total time: 2h 45 min

Serving Size: 6

Ingredients

Chicken

◈2 pounds chicken (I used mostly chicken breasts with a few thighs, but use what you prefer and I used boneless skinless chicken)

◈2 1/2 cups buttermilk

◈2 cups corn flake crumbs

◈1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs

◈2 tablespoons whole wheat flour

◈1 tablespoon smoked paprika

◈1 teaspoon chili powder

◈2 teaspoons onion powder

◈1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

◈1/4 -1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

◈a good pinch of salt & pepper

Sweet Honey Bourbon Sauce

◈3/4 cup bourbon

◈1 cup cold water, divided

◈2 tablespoons cornstarch

◈1/8 teaspoon cayenne

◈1/8 teaspoon salt

◈1/8 teaspoon pepper

◈2 tablespoons soy sauce

◈3/4 cup honey

◈2 tablespoons of your favorite BBQ Sauce

◈1 1/2 teaspoons tabasco

◈1 teaspoon dijon mustard

◈4-8 tablespoons melted salted butter

Instructions

Sweet Honey Bourbon Sauce

✖In a bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water until smooth. Add the cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. In a medium sauce pan over low heat, combine the bourbon, 3/4 cup water, soy sauce, honey, BBQ Sauce , Tabasco and dijon. Bring up the heat to a simmer and slowly add the corn starch mixture, whisking vigorously as you go. When the mixture is well combined, cook about 1 more minute. Turn off the heat and set aside until ready to use. The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve.

Chicken

✖Add the chicken to a large bowl and pour the buttermilk over the chicken. Toss well, cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

✖After 2 hours or the next day preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silpat, foil or parchment paper and spray or brush it with some olive oil.

✖Add the corn flakes crumbs, Panko, flour, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

✖Remove each piece of chicken from the buttermilk, and dredge through the crumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all the chicken has been used. Make sure not to crowd your pan, if necessary use two baking sheets. Lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray or a mist of olive oil. Drizzle the melted butter over the chicken.

✖Bake for 10-12 minutes, then reduce the heat to 400 degrees F. Bake for 10-12 minutes more, then flip the chicken over and gently spray with olive oil. Place back in oven for another 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clean. Serve with a lemon wedge if desired and the bourbon sauce.
Note
Sauce adapted from french-fry-bourbon-burgers

Chicken Salad Sandwiches

This sandwich is ridiculously easy. Bake some chicken and then mix all the ingredients in a bowl. This version is pretty healthy – I used lite mayonnaise, but you could also substitute Greek yogurt or you could go all the way and use the full fat mayonnaise. All I can say is yum.

Author: stuckonsweet.com

Prep time 10 mins

Cook time 35 mins

Total time 45 mins

Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

◈2 bone in chicken breasts, seasoned generously with salt, pepper and garlic powder

◈3 tablespoons olive oil

◈1 cup grapes, sliced in half

◈2 stick celery, chopped

◈handful of slivered almonds

j◈uice from half a lemon

◈½ cup mayonnaise (I used lite)

◈Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

✖Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

✖Place chicken breasts in baking dish and cover with olive oil. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Let cool completely. Once cooled, shred or chop chicken into small chunks.

✖In a bowl, add chicken and the rest of ingredients and mix. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve on a bun with lettuce and tomato.

Notes

Add the almonds right before you serve as they will get soft if they sit overnight in the chicken salad.

The Best Grilled Chicken Recipe Ever

Best Grilled Chicken- This healthy and flavorful dish is a must for your summer cookout.

Author: freebiefindingmom.com

Servings: 6

Ingredients

◈1 pint white distilled vinegar

◈1 pint water

◈1 Tablespoon sugar

◈4 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

◈1/2 pound butter (2 sticks)

◈2 teaspoons of minced garlic

◈4 Tablespoons garlic salt

◈2 Tablespoons black pepper

◈Several pounds of chicken (I used a variety of pieces and took all of the skin off prior to marinating.)

Directions

✖Put all of the marinade ingredients in a pot on the stove and heat until boiling. Let the marinade cool off and then pour over the chicken. I marinate it in a Ziploc bag.

✖Marinate for a minimum of four hours but it is much better to marinate overnight or as long as possible.

✖Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.

✖Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.

✖Cook on a preheated grill until no longer pink in the center.

✖The cooking time will depend on the type of chicken pieces you are using. Start with 10 minutes per side and add time until the juices run clear and the meat is white.

Sesame Chicken Bites With Honey-Mustard Sauce

Sesame Chicken Bites with Honey-Mustard Sauce. Saucy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Simple and kid friendly.

Recipe Adapted from: littlebroken.com
Serves: 3-4

Ingredients
◈½ cup Panko bread crumbs
◈¼ cup sesame seeds
◈2 tsp. minced cilantro
◈½ cup mayo
◈1 tsp. onion powder
◈1 tsp. ground mustard
◈1 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
◈2-4 Tbsp. olive oil
◈salt and pepper
Honey-Mustard Sauce:
◈½ cup mayo
◈2 tsp. honey
◈1½ tsp. Dijon mustard

Instructions
✖In a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs, sesame seeds and cilantro; set aside.

✖In a small bowl, combine the mayo, onion powder, and mustard.

✖Season the chicken with salt and pepper and coat in mayo mixture; then add to crumb mixture, a few pieces at a time, turning to coat.

✖In a large skillet, saute the chicken on medium heat in oil in batches until juices run clear, about 4-5 minutes on each side. Add additional oil as needed.

Honey-Mustard Sauce:
✖In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with chicken.