Zesty Garlic Chicken Recipes

SPICY GARLIC LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and parsley. Sprinkle spice mixture generously on both sides of chicken breasts.
• Heat butter and olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons garlic powder and lime juice. Cook 5 minutes more, stirring frequently to coat evenly with sauce.

BESSY'S ZESTY GRILLED GARLIC-HERB CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a shallow dish. In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, sugar, honey, saffron, garlic, basil, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, oregano, parsley, and sage. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Cover, and marinate 20 to 25 minutes in the refrigerator.
• Preheat the grill for medium heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade, and place chicken on the grill. Cook for 10 minutes on each side, or until exterior is charred and juices run clear.

ZESTY CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mustard, honey, seasoning blend and Worcestershire sauce. Carefully loosen the skin of the chicken; spoon some of the mustard mixture under the skin., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place chicken skin side up over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20-30 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with remaining mustard mixture. , Cover chicken and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into serving-size pieces.

ZESTY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BARBECUE

Steps:

• Place chicken in a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the chicken.
• Cover, and cook 3 to 4 hours on High or 6 to 8 hours on Low.

SLOW-COOKER SPICY CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE SOUP

Steps:

• In 3- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix chicken, tomatoes, broth, water and red pepper sauce.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
• Stir in kielbasa, stir-fry vegetables and rice. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes until rice is tender.

ZESTY GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Set oven at 350 degrees.
• Trim any fat from chicken and place in a baking dish of your choice.
• In a bowl mix tomatoes and sauce, soup mix, water and wine.
• When soup mix is dissloved pour over chicken in baking dish.
• Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle parmesan over chicken, bake an additional 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle all with mozzarella and bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.

ZESTY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine cornmeal, paprika, salt, garlic, powder, pepper, and cumin in a shallow dish or on a sheet of waxed paper.
• Rinse chicken, do not pat dry; coat chicken evenly on all sides with the cornmeal mixture.
• Spray an unheated large skillet with cooking spray.
• Preheat skillet over medium high heat.
• Add chicken; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender and no longer pink, turning occasionally to brown evenly on all sides.