Indian Sticky Chicken

Indian Sticky Chicken

 

• 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons Garam Masala (couldn't find the spice so I found the recipe - below)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup runny honey
• juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

1. On a sheet of baking paper, sprinkle the Garam Masala, paprika and salt and rub the chicken in the rub until its well covered.
2. Heat a non-stick pan and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
3. Add the honey and lemon juice and allow to caramelize for a minute.
4. Serve with salad and new potatoes.
5. For freezer meals, combine all ingredients.  Freeze, thaw and either fry or bake until cooked through. 

Garam Masala:
 1 1/2 t ground Cardamon
1 1/2 t ground black pepper
1 t ground cinnamon
1/2 t ground cloves
1/2 t ground nutmeg

Tater Tot Enchilada Bake

Tater Tot Enchilada Bake

 (I know....2 Tater Tot recipes!? I bought the ingredients last week before I looked on here.  But hey! They're very different recipes :)

 

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ pack taco or fajita seasoning (about 2 teaspoons)
• 2 cups tater tots (enough to cover dish)
• 1 can enchilada sauce
• 1 cup Mexican blend cheese (or mozzarella)
• ½ cup sliced black olives
• Scallions or cilantro to garnish
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Add the oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and garlic to skillet. Cook until just tender. Remove to a bowl and set aside. Add beef to skillet and cook until completely browned, add ½ pack of taco seasoning and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and drain away any drippings. Add onions and garlic back to beef and stir to combine. Pour the can of enchilada sauce into the beef and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.
3. Transfer the enchilada mixture from the skillet into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Scatter the tater tots on top. sprinkle the cheese and top with black olives.Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and tater tots are golden brown. Garnish with scallions or cilantro for added color. Serve warm while the cheese is gooey!

Panko Pork Chops

• 6 center loin pork chops (3/4 inch thick cut)
• ½ cup flour
• 1 egg + 1 tbsp water whisked together (eggwash)
• 1 cup Panko crumbs
• ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to season

1. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Mix the Parmesan with the panko crumbs. Dredge the pork chops in the flour, then dip in the egg wash and finally in the panko crumbs.
2. Place the chops on a lightly oiled baking sheet and mist or drizzle the tops with a little olive oil.
3. Bake for about 35 minutes in a preheated 375 degree F oven. I like to flip them over half way through the cooking time.

Slow Cooker Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork tenderloin, cubed
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 3 T lime juice
• 3 T soy sauce
• 3 T water
• 2 T ginger 
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients into slow cooker. Cook on low 6 hours.
2. ***If freezing, place all ingredients into gallon-sized freezer bag. Thaw in refrigerator overnight, dump into slow cooker & cook on low 6 hours.***
   

Chicken Tater Bake

2 cans cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 C. milk
1/4 C. butter, melted
6 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
1 package (16 oz.) frozen peas and carrots
2 C. or 8 oz. package shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 - 32 oz. bag frozen tater tots

Melt butter and combine with soup and milk in a large bowl.  Mix well. Stir in cooked chicken, peas and carrots and 1 cup of cheese. Mix together.  Split mixture between two (2) - 9" square foil pans sprayed with cooking spray.  Top with tater tots and sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Cover with aluminum foil and freeze.

To bake frozen casserole:  Remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking.  DO NOT THAW.  Bake covered at 350 degrees for 2 hours or until heated through.