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February 4, 2021October 19, 2023

Keto Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders

The #Superbowl is only a couple days away and I’m so excited it’s in #Tampa this year! To celebrate game day, I decided to make these Keto Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders and oh my gosh, they are deeeeelish.

On FIRE, actually! (no pun intended).

My recipe is inspired by the famous Nashville Chicken invented by Prince’s Hot Chicken in #Nashville, Tennessee. Their hot and spicy fried chicken is breaded with lots of cayenne pepper incorporated into the batter and is topped with a fiery-hot spiced oil served with two slices of white bread and kosher dill pickles. You can also get it as a Spicy Chicken Sandwich, which is served on a freshly baked bun with coleslaw, pickles, and either Kickin’ Ranch or Sweet Heat sauce. Their heat levels range from mild, to medium, to XXX hot! Hattie B’s also has an amazing Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich too except they use a Southern Comeback Sauce which is made with ketchup, mayo, chili sauce, lemon, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and spices.

My version is #keto-friendly and #lowcarb due to the fact that I decided to pan-sear the chicken with the spices and oil, instead of breading it and frying it (You could also grill the chicken as well). I used a handcrafted, small batch Nashville Hot Chicken seasoning by The Spice Lab, (which I found in Publix and they also sell online at Amazon). You can also make your own by mixing 6 tablespoons cayenne pepper, 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon paprika.

I also made these delicious homemade Keto Slider Buns that are made with almond flour, mozzarella and cream cheese, a little salt and baking powder, topped with melted butter and baked to a crispy perfection. They are so good and buttery, they taste like biscuits! Which is perfect with some spicy chicken, of course.

The sliders are topped off with Buffalo mayonnaise, dill pickle slices, Buffalo sauce, and broccoli slaw mixed with Blue Cheese dressing and each one is only about 2 carbs total which is the best part! So here’s how I made these bad boys…

First, I sprinkled the chicken with the Nashville Hot Chicken seasoning on both sides,

added some buttermilk and hot sauce in a resealable large bag in the fridge to let marinate for a few hours . This lets all the flavors meld together and the buttermilk breaks down the proteins in the chicken to make it super juicy.

Then I made the keto buns by melting the mozzarella and cream cheese together with three eggs, almond flour and baking powder and salt, mixing it together into a dough.

I separated the dough into six balls, and then flattened them a little on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brushed them with some melted butter. Then I baked them for about 12 minutes until lightly browned, and let them cool on a wire rack before slicing.

I made the broccoli slaw by mixing in about 1/2 cup of Marie’s creamy blue cheese dressing and letting it stay cool in the fridge while I made the chicken. You could also use ranch dressing here if you prefer, but I love the tangy, cooling blue cheese with the fiery hot sauce and spices on the chicken.

Next, I took the chicken out of the marinade and discarded that. Heated up some oil over medium-high in a large skillet and sprinkled more Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning on both sides of the chicken, cooking about 8 minutes per side.

Then I sliced the chicken into pieces, and added them back into the pan with some additional oil to coat the chicken with all the delicious spices and brown bits in the pan.

Once the chicken was done, i built the sliders by spreading some Buffalo mayo on the bottom bun, topping it with a few slices of the spicy chicken. Drizzled more Buffalo sauce on top of the chicken, then topped with sliced dill pickles, and blue cheese broccoli slaw.

And you have my friends, a total masterpiece, guilt-free! And perfect for game day on Sunday! Bet you can’t eat just one 😉

Nashville Chicken Sliders {Keto/Low Carb}

Total Time: 50 minutes

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 slider

These Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders are totally delicious and served on Keto-friendly, low carb buns! Pan-seared spicy buttermilk chicken topped off with Buffalo mayonnaise, dill pickle slices, Buffalo sauce, and broccoli slaw mixed with Blue Cheese dressing. They are so delicious and each one is only about 2 carbs total which is the best part!

Ingredients

Nashville Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup hot sauce
4 tablespoons Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning, divided
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup light olive oil or canola oil, divided
Keto buns:
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
3 large eggs
3 cups fine almond flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons melted butter
Garnishes:
1/4 cup Buffalo sauce
1/4 cup Buffalo mayo
12 pickle slices
2 cups broccoli slaw
1/2 cup blue cheese dressing

Instructions

Nashville Chicken:
Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with 2 tablespoons Nashville Hot Chicken seasoning. Combine the chicken, buttermilk, and hot sauce in a large resealable plastic bag or dish covered in plastic wrap. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours, up to overnight.
Heat half the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken breasts from the buttermilk marinade and discard.
Season the chicken with additional 2 tablespoons Nashville hot Chicken Seasoning and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 7 minutes per side.
Slice chicken breasts into pieces and add additional oil into the sauté pan. Toss together over medium heat for a few more minutes until chicken pieces are fully coated with the oil and spices. Remove from heat and set aside, covered in foil, until ready to build sliders.
Keto buns:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the mozzarella and cream cheese. Heat on high for 2 minutes until melted.
Add the eggs and stir to combine, then mix in the almond flour, baking powder and salt.
Form the dough into 6 balls, and slightly flatten on to the parchment paper.
Melt the butter and brush over the tops of the slider buns.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until buns are golden brown; let cool slightly before slicing in half.
Make the broccoli slaw by mixing the blue cheese dressing in with the slaw in a medium mixing bowl.
To assemble the sliders, spread the Buffalo mayo on the bottom buns. Top with a few pieces of the Nashville chicken, 2 pickles, drizzle with Buffalo sauce. Add 1/4 cup broccoli blue cheese slaw mixture and the top halves.
Serve immediately with additional hot sauce on the side, if desired.

Notes

I used Nashville Hot Chicken seasoning from The Spice Lab, which you can find on Amazon or at Publix, or feel free to make your own. You could also use ranch dressing on the broccoli slaw if you prefer, and grill the chicken breasts instead of pan-searing them for extra char and flavor.

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March 25, 2019March 15, 2023

Sweet + Spicy Chicken Thighs w/ Roasted Broccolini

Sometimes you need to spice things up in life a little. Especially to brighten up those late Winter/early Spring dreary days when you’re craving #BBQ, until the gorgeous grilling weather is back in full swing!

These Sweet and Spicy Chicken Thighs are the perfect remedy – bathed in a gorgeous sticky, spicy and sweet glaze, made with Penzey’s Northwoods Fire Rub and Woodstock Everything Sauce and a little honey and white balsamic vinegar for a great BBQ flavor with the convenience of the broiler.

I made some fresh and easy Roasted Broccolini with Garlic to go with the chicken, but you could also serve them with the typical BBQ fixings: corn on the cob, baked beans, cole slaw, mac and cheese or fries. Black beans and rice would also be a great option for a Caribbean flair. Or shred the chicken and make some Spicy Sweet Chicken Tacos or BBQ Chicken Wraps or Pizza with the roasted broccolini…YUM!

Chef’s Notes: Penzey’s Northwoods Fire Rub is a lovely spicy mixture of salt, chipotle, black pepper, Hungarian paprika, garlic, rosemary, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne. If you aren’t able to find it or buy some, you can make your own by using the following: 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons chipotle or chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme. Get it online here.

Woodstead Hot Anything & Everything Sauce is a sweet and spicy glaze I found in Upstate New York in Naples in the Finger Lakes (it’s made there locally and sold at the farmer’s markets and you can also get it at Arbor Hill winery). It’s key ingredients are ketchup, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, turmeric and paprika, orange juice, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper and brown sugar. It’s super delicious on everything as a bbq glaze or a dip for chips or fries. If you can’t find the sauce or aren’t able to get it to make my recipe then I suggest finding a Carolina-style BBQ sauce (mustard and vinegar based) and mixing it with the honey and white balsamic vinegar per my recipe instructions and it would be just as delicious! Kinda like a Honey BBQ mixed with the spicy rub for an extra kick!

Sweet + Spicy Chicken Thighs w/ Roasted Broccolini

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: Serves 4.

Serving Size: 1-2 chicken thighs and 3-4 broccolini stalks

These Sweet and Spicy Chicken Thighs are bathed in a gorgeous sticky, spicy and sweet glaze, made with Penzey's Northwoods Fire Rub and Woodstock Everything Sauce and a little honey and white balsamic vinegar for a great BBQ flavor with the convenience of the broiler. Served with an easy, healthy and delicious Roasted Broccolini with garlic on the side.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Penzey's Northwoods Fire Seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1/2 cup Woodstead Hot Anything & Everything Sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
Roasted Broccolini:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 bunches broccolini
2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt + fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Dash of red pepper flakes

Instructions

Make the Sweet + Spicy Chicken:
Preheat the broiler.
Drizzle the olive oil and sprinkle the Penzey's Northwoods Fire Seasoning over the chicken thighs in a large mixing bowl and toss to coat evenly.
Place the chicken on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray and broil for 5 minutes on each side.
Combine the Woodstead Hot Anything + Everything sauce with the honey and white balsamic vinegar in a small bowl, stirring together well.
Remove the chicken from the oven and brush half of the sauce over the chicken. Broil for 1 minute.
Remove from the oven and turn the chicken over. Brush the chicken with the remaining sauce and broil for an additional minute or until the chicken is cooked through and has crispy edges.
Drizzle or brush any additional sauce over the chicken if desired.
Make the Roasted Broccolini:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Trim 2 inches off the ends of the broccolini stems and place the broccolini in a single layer on a large sheet pan.
Drizzle the broccolini with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with minced garlic, sea salt and black pepper, a dash of red pepper flakes, and toss together to coat evenly.
Roast broccolini for 15 minutes, until it is crisp-tender, and browned.
Serve hot, immediately.

Notes

Chef's Notes: Penzey's Northwoods Fire Rub is a lovely spicy mixture of salt, chipotle, black pepper, Hungarian paprika, garlic, rosemary, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne. If you aren't able to get the Penzey's spice rub you can make your own by using the following: 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons chipotle or chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme. Woodstead Hot Anything & Everything Sauce is a sweet and spicy glaze I found in Upstate New York in Naples in the Finger Lakes (it's made there locally and sold at the farmer's markets). It's key ingredients are ketchup, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, turmeric and paprika, orange juice, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper and brown sugar. It's super delicious on everything as a bbq glaze or a dip for chips or fries. If you can't find the sauce or aren't able to get it to make my recipe then I suggest finding a Carolina-style BBQ sauce (mustard and vinegar based) and mixing it with the honey and white balsamic vinegar per my recipe instructions and it would be just as delicious! Kinda like a Honey BBQ mixed with the spicy rub for an extra kick!

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Sticky..spicy…sweet…all rolled up into a delicious, easy meal – enjoy!

And bring on those Summer dayssssss!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂

May 29, 2017October 9, 2022

Happy Memorial Day! Grilling, Cocktails + Recipes

Happy Memorial Day! A time to reflect all of those brave soldiers and military servicemen and women who have sacrificed their lives and families for the safety of ours. Big applause and respect goes out to them and I’m grateful we have a safe and secure country to live in because of them. Especially now.

In honor of the holiday, I rounded up a few of my favorite recipes to celebrate. Wishing you all a lovely holiday, hopefully filled with family and friends, food and drinks with grateful hearts to our heroes that keep us safe. EVERY DAY. XO

Spicy Dr. Pepper Ribs

Beach BBQ Burgers

Thai BBQ Shrimp

Grilled Sambal Chicken Skewers

Lobster and Potato Chip Rolls

Coffee Marinated Steak

Grilled Corn and Poblano Chile Salad

Watermelon Feta & Mint Salad

Roasted Garlic Potato Salad

Summer Berry Shortcake

Hope you enjoy the weekend and here’s a few more links to Memorial Day recipes and menu ideas!

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/05/26/memorial-day-recipe-guide/

http://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/2017/05/29/memorial-day-weekend-barbecue-recipes-best-dishes-for-summer-cookout.html

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/holiday—celebration-recipes/memorial-day-recipes

http://www.foodnetwork.com/holidays-and-parties/packages/memorial-day/memorial-day-picnic-

August 3, 2016September 21, 2018

Elderberry Lime Chicken & Veggie Kabobs + Heirloom Tomato, Peach & Mozzarella Salad

I love grilling in the Summertime – and there’s nothing easier, tastier and healthier than Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs!

I also love a delicious salad using the fruits and veggies of the season – try my Heirloom Tomato, Peach & Mozzarella Salad which is bursting with fresh flavors!

I developed these recipes for my client Seven Barrels, who makes spectacular infused olive oils and vinegars. I wanted to create a refreshing recipe for their Summer promotion, so I created a marinade for the kabobs and a vinaigrette dressing for the salad using their Elderberry Balsamic Vinegar and Lime Olive Oil – a delicious combination!

Hope you’re enjoying your Summer and enjoy these recipes at your next cookout! 🙂

Check out Seven Barrels website for more product information

Yum

Grilled Chicken & Veggie Kabobs

Prep Time: 1 hour

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Yield: 4 to 6

Grilled chicken and summer veggie kabobs in an Elderberry Lime Marinade - perfect for Summer!

Ingredients

Grilled Chicken & Veggie Kabobs:
2 pounds boneless chicken thighs (skinless), cut into 1-inch chunks
2 bell peppers (red, yellow, orange or green), cut into 1-inch chunks
1 large red onion, cut into large chunks
1 large zucchini, cut into large chunks
1 large yellow squash, cut into large chunks
1 cup Elderberry Lime Marinade (recipe follows)
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Elderberry Lime Marinade:
½ cup Seven Barrels Lime Olive Oil
½ cup Seven Barrels Extra Virgin Olive Oil
¼ cup Seven Barrels Elderberry Balsamic Vinegar
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, minced
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Grilled Chicken & Veggie Kabobs:
Place chicken and vegetables in large plastic ziplock bags and pour 1/2 of the Elderberry Lime Marinade over each, letting marinade in the fridge for at least two hours up to eight hours.
Pre-soak wooden skewers in water for at least 15-20 minutes, and preheat grill on medium-high heat.
Thread the chicken and vegetables evenly spaced on separate skewers and discard the marinade except for a small amount to use while grilling.
Lightly oil the grate and grill chicken skewers until opaque and juices run clear (about 12-15 minutes) and the vegetable skewers for about 8-12 minutes until soft and beginning to brown. Turn and brush with extra marinade frequently. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer the skewers to a warm platter and serve immediately.
Elderberry Lime Marinade:
In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, basil or parsley, garlic salt and black pepper. Cover and set aside until ready to marinade the chicken and vegetables.
Makes 1 ¼ cups.

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Heirloom Tomato, Peach & Mozzarella Salad

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 6-8

A gorgeous Summer salad made with heirloom tomatoes, fresh peaches, mozzarella, basil, arugula in an Elderberry Lime vinaigrette dressing topped with sunflower seeds.

Ingredients

Heirloom Tomato, Peach & Mozzarella Salad:
2 large handfuls of baby arugula
2 peaches, cut into wedges
1 Heirloom tomato, cut into wedges
½ cup cooked corn
½ cup cucumber, cut into wedges
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/3 ball of burrata or fresh mozzarella
1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds
Fresh basil
Sea Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Elderberry Lime Vinaigrette:
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup Seven Barrels Elderberry balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup Seven Barrels Lime Olive Oil

Instructions

Heirloom Tomato, Peach & Mozzarella Salad:
On a large plate, arrange the arugula, peaches and heirloom tomato wedges. Sprinkle corn and cucumber over the salad.
Carefully rip the ball of burrata or mozzarella into pieces and scatter on top of the salad along with the cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with toasted sunflower seeds, salt and pepper and a few basil leaves.
Drizzle with a few tablespoons of the Elderberry Lime vinaigrette and serve immediately. Serve with extra dressing and additional salt and pepper, if desired.
Elderberry Lime Vinaigrette:
Combine all the ingredients except the olive oil in a medium bowl and whisk together well. Once combined, stream in the olive oil and continue to whisk until the vinaigrette comes together. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Note: The dressing can be stored and refrigerated for 1 week.
Makes approximately 3/4 cup.

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May 22, 2013October 16, 2014

Celebrating Memorial Day with Stoli Vodka! Grilled Honey Orange Chicken Skewers w/ Cucumber-Orange-Cilantro Salsa | Honey Orange Blossom Cocktails

There’s no better time than Memorial Day weekend to break out the grill and cook up some tasty BBQ to celebrate the beginning of Summer! I had the opportunity to create some recipes with Stoli Vodka for the holiday and decided to make Grilled Honey Orange Chicken Skewers with a Cucumber Orange Cilantro Salsa – a savory and light dish with tons of flavor and a hit of refreshment from the oranges and cucumbers. I used Stoli Ohranj (Orange flavor) and Stoli Sticki (Honey flavor) in both the chicken marinade and my delicious Honey Orange Blossom Cocktails.

The cocktails are made with a shot of each Stoli vodka flavor, honey, orange blossom water, vanilla extract, and organic lemon infused sparkling spring water, garnished with fresh orange slices and edible flowers. It’s light and refreshing with just a dash of honey and orange to cool your palette. It reminds me of a Creamsicle (remember those??) – the perfect treat for a hot Summer day.

I hope you enjoy the recipes and have an amazing Memorial Day weekend with family and friends..as for me, I’m hitting the beach for a dose of sunshine and R&R!

Grilled Honey Orange Chicken Skewers w/ Cucumber-Orange-Cilantro Salsa

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 4-6

Ingredients

Honey Orange Chicken:
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Stoli Ohranj vodka
1 tablespoon Stoli Sticki vodka
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced fine
6 chives, minced fine
½ teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ red onion, cut into large chunks
1 red, yellow or orange bell pepper, cut into large chunks
Cucumber-Orange-Cilantro Salsa:
½ large orange, chopped fine
½ cucumber, diced fine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
6 chives, minced fine
1/2 jalapeno, minced fine
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Honey Orange Chicken:
Cut chicken into large chunks and set aside.
Soak wooden skewers in water for at least an hour before using (or simply use metal skewers to make your life easier).
Combine next 11 ingredients (orange juice through S&P) in a large mixing bowl, add chicken and let marinade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes up to 2 hours.
Remove chicken from fridge and let stand at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Thread marinated chicken, red onion and bell peppers onto skewers (should make at least 4 large or 5 medium skewers).
Grill chicken skewers about 10-12 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should read 165 degrees), turning once.
Serve with Cucumber-Orange-Cilantro and grilled pita or flatbread and Stoli Honey Orange Blossom Cocktails.
Cucumber-Orange-Cilantro Salsa:
In a medium mixing bowl, add diced cucumber, orange pieces, fresh cilantro, chives and diced jalapeno.
Add olive oil and vinegar, and S&P to taste, mixing thoroughly.
Serve on top of grilled chicken skewers or on the side.

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Stoli Honey Orange Blossom Cocktails

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

1 shot Stoli Ohranj vodka
1 shot Stoli Sticki vodka
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Orange blossom water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10.5 fl oz Sparkling lemon spring water
Orange slices, for garnish
Edible flowers, for garnish

Instructions

Add vodka, honey, orange blossom water and vanilla into a cocktail shaker and mix together with a tall spoon.
Add ice and sparkling lemon spring water and close lid securely.
Shake gently until mixed together.
Serve in cocktail glasses over ice, garnish with orange wedges and edible flowers.

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About Stoli Vodka

Stoli Sticki has hints of honey and herb flavors, slightly sweet and floral.

Stoli Ohranj has a bright orange flavor of orange zest and varied flavors such as mandarin, kumquat and tangerine with a hint of lemon.

The two mixed together are the perfect combination for my BBQ marinade and refreshing cocktails!

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July 25, 2011September 26, 2020

Hawaiian Chicken with Grilled Pineapple Salsa :: Frozen Watermelon Martinis

Grilling with fruit is an easy and staple technique in the summertime – it gives fresh flavor to ordinary BBQ dishes and is a healthy compliment to whatever it is your grilling. This recipe is a Spicy Hawaiian Chicken with a Grilled Pineapple Salsa, made of cilantro, jalapeno pepper and onion (if you prefer a less spicy dish, substitute a red bell pepper instead of the jalapeno). The BBQ sauce is spicy and sweet made with honey, garlic, hot sauce, ketchup and soy sauce (you can also make less spicy by adding more ketchup and soy and honey in place of the hot sauces). The dish is rounded out by a side of rice, perfect mixed in with the pineapple jalapeno salsa and grilled chicken. Top it off with a refreshing frozen watermelon martini (recipe following) – made with vodka, fresh juicy watermelon, crushed ice and some cosmopolitan martini mix…now that’s a sweet and savory dinner perfect for a summer night. Enjoy!

Hawaiian Chicken with Grilled Pineapple Salsa :: Frozen Watermelon Martinis

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: Serves 4.

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast / 1 martini

Grilling with fruit is an easy and staple technique in the summertime - it gives fresh flavor to ordinary BBQ dishes and is a healthy compliment to whatever it is your grilling. This recipe is a Spicy Hawaiian Chicken with a Grilled Pineapple Salsa, made of cilantro, jalapeno pepper and onion (if you prefer a less spicy dish, substitute a red bell pepper instead of the jalapeno). The BBQ sauce is spicy and sweet made with honey, garlic, hot sauce, ketchup and soy sauce (you can also make less spicy by adding more ketchup and soy and honey in place of the hot sauces). The dish is rounded out by a side of rice, perfect mixed in with the pineapple jalapeno salsa and grilled chicken. Top it off with a refreshing frozen watermelon martini (recipe following) - made with vodka, fresh juicy watermelon, crushed ice and some cosmopolitan martini mix...now that's a sweet and savory dinner perfect for a summer night. Enjoy!

Ingredients

Ingredients
1/4 c pineapple juice
3 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp Country Sweet sauce
1 tbsp Chili Garlic sauce
1/2 tbsp Cholula hot pepper sauce
Fresh ground pepper
4 chicken breasts (skinless, boneless, preferably organic for plumper breasts)
Cooking spray
4 pineapple slices for grilling, then diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1/2 red onion, diced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and deveined, chopped (or 1/2 red bell pepper)
2 cups cooked rice (white or yellow)

Instructions

Combine the first seven ingredients to make the BBQ marinade and add the chicken breasts, storing in a Ziplock bag or covered baking dish, reserving some of the marinade for basting. Let marinate for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator.
Prepare the rice per package instructions, keep warm and fluff with a fork when ready to serve.
To prep the grilled pineapple salsa, chop the jalapeno pepper, red onion and cilantro into a medium dice, mix together and set aside to add grilled pineapple for serving.
Heat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat (spray the grates or pan with cooking spray just before grilling). Grill chicken breasts about 6-7 minutes per side, basting with the reserved marinade a few times on each side until the chicken gets a nice golden brown color and grill marks. Grill the pineapple slices about 1 minute until browned and chop into medium diced pieces. Mix pineapple chunks into the jalapeno, onion and cilantro mixture, and serve with the chicken and rice. Garnish with some extra cilantro leaves and salt and pepper to taste.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2011/07/hawaiian-chicken-with-grilled-pineapple-salsa-frozen-watermelon-martinis/