Last week, a quick grilled dinner was in order. After a search through our deep freezer for a cut we wanted to cook, we agreed on some amazing Frenched chicken thighs from our local poultry company, Red Bird Farms. These are a little like airline chicken breasts, but with the dark meat instead. The thighContinue reading “Maple-Mustard Chicken Thighs”
Category Archives: Poultry
Planning Ahead for the Holidays: Dry Brined Turkey
Over the next few weeks, I plan to be sharing a bunch of holiday-focused content on my blog as well as on my social channels. While Thanksgiving and Christmas seem like a long time from now, the reality is that in less than 2 months the turkey will be gracing your dinner table, and thisContinue reading “Planning Ahead for the Holidays: Dry Brined Turkey”
Buffalo Fried Chicken Sandwiches
We love fried chicken sandwiches and what better time than under quarantine, is there to make them at home? This is an easy recipe with simple ingredients you probably already have around the kitchen. For this recipe we begin with a whole boneless skinless chicken breast. Next, we flatten them out a bit with aContinue reading “Buffalo Fried Chicken Sandwiches”
Smoked Spicy Chicken Thighs
Summertime is best spent with family and friends, so a quick and easy meal on the grill ensures you will have plenty of time to visit and enjoy the gorgeous weather. This recipe for smoked spicy chicken thighs is delicious and is sure to impress your dinner guests. And it keeps you out of theContinue reading “Smoked Spicy Chicken Thighs”
White BBQ Sauce
Now you might be skeptical of the idea of white bbq sauce, but trust us when we say, don’t be too skeptical to try it! A totally different kind of sauce, but super delicious on roasted half chickens (like in this IGTV post). Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp horseradish 1/4 cup apple cider vinegarContinue reading “White BBQ Sauce”
Grilled Chicken Wings
Wings can be tricky on the grill. After a lot of experimenting, here is what I have been using lately to get some tasty results. 1. In a shaker container (like an empty rub container) combine 3 parts seasoning and 1 part baking soda. The baking soda will help to dry out the skin andContinue reading “Grilled Chicken Wings”
Roasted Chicken with Garlic, Lemon, and Chilies
adapted from BonAppetit Sometimes, something that’s not quite BBQ is called for. This recipe is adapted from one we found in a BonAppetit magazine. It works perfectly in the grill! Cook about 2 pieces of chicken per person. Great as a leftover, so make extra! Ingredients: Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and legs 1 lemon, slicedContinue reading “Roasted Chicken with Garlic, Lemon, and Chilies”
Spactchcock Turkey
Thanksgiving is only a few days away! Here is a great way to cook that holiday bird. The first step is to brine the turkey. The general rule is about an hour per pound. Brining it overnight works as well. I used the Traeger Turkey Brine kit but there are many great brine recipes online.Continue reading “Spactchcock Turkey”
Homemade Tamales
We recently discovered a great way to use and repurpose leftovers into something quick and delicious for dinner in a hurry. Homemade tamales! So far, we’ve made them with leftover shredded smoked chicken, and pulled pork. This weekend brisket is on the menu, and you can bet we’ll be keeping some leftovers to try asContinue reading “Homemade Tamales”
Tinga Chicken Tacos
This is a delicious recipe to make for Taco Tuesday. The sauce is spicy and strongly flavored, and compliments the simplicity of the pulled cooked chicken well. Top with whatever your favorite taco toppings are, and enjoy. Tinga sauce o 1 tbsp vegetable oil o 1 cup yellow onion, chopped o 2 cloves minced garlicContinue reading “Tinga Chicken Tacos”
