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The Best Crispy Wings

Ingredients

  • 3/4 Cup Cornstarch Divided
  • 2 LB Chicken Wings Rinsed and patted dry
  • 1/4 Cup AP Flour
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 tsps Baking Powder
  • 2 tsps Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2/3 Cup Water
  • Peanut or Vegetable Oil for Frying
  • 1/2 Cup Buffalo Sauce Optional
  • Ranch and/or Blue Cheese Dip
  • Celery Sticks

Instructions

  • Ina bowl, toss 1/4 cup of cornstarch and the chicken wings together until fully coated. Transfer the wings to a wire rack and let rest and dry for 20 minutes, ideally in the fridge if you have space.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup of cornstarch, the flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, baking powder, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the water, breaking up any lumps and mixing untiul smooth. The batter should be slightly runny.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350°F.
  • Coat chicken wings in the batter, shaking off any excess. Add the wings to the oil in batches, cooking for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Transfer the chicken wings to a wire rack set over a paper towel lined baking sheet.
  • Transfer the chicken to a clean bowl and drizzle with the buffalo sauce or flavor of your choosing, tossing to coat. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with either ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.

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Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet https://recipes.brianmort.info/2021/01/01/ground-turkey-sweet-potatoe-skillet/ https://recipes.brianmort.info/2021/01/01/ground-turkey-sweet-potatoe-skillet/#respond Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:03:43 +0000 https://recipes.brianmort.info/?p=391
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Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 Lb Ground Turkey

Produce

  • ¼ Cup Cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic
  • 1 Cup Onion
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper

Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • ¼ tsp Pepper
  • ½ tsp Salt

Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil

Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 ½ Tbsp Ground Cumin

Dairy

  • ½ Cup Mozzarella Cheese

Liquids

  • ½ Cup Water

Other

  • 3 Cups Sweet Potatoes Peeled and Diced

Instructions

  • In a large cast iron skillet, heat Olive Oil over medium high heat.
  • Add Garlic and cook for 1 minute and then add ground turkey.
  • Use a wooden spoon to break apart meat and continue cooking approximately 8 minutes until browned.
  • Add Cumin, Chili Powder, Salt and Pepper. Stir well to incorporate.
  • Add Onions and Bell Pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add Diced Sweet Potatoes and Water. Stir and cover with a lid for approximately 6-8 minutes until the Sweet Potatoes soften.
  • Add additional water during this process if needed to keep the meat from drying out.
  • Remove lid and add additional Salt and Pepper if needed.
  • Top with Shredded Mozzarella and allow to melt.
  • Remove skillet from heat and garnish with fresh Cilantro before serving.
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Fried Chicken Wings https://recipes.brianmort.info/2020/12/26/fried-chicken-wings/ https://recipes.brianmort.info/2020/12/26/fried-chicken-wings/#respond Sat, 26 Dec 2020 22:24:07 +0000 https://recipes.brianmort.info/?p=362
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Fried Chicken Wings

Ingredients

  • 2 Lbs Chicken Wings
  • Kosher Salt
  • 2 Cups AP Flour
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Mustard Powder
  • ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • Vegetable Oil For Frying

Instructions

  • Rinse wings under cold water then pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place wings on a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack then season wings on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • In a shallow bowl, stir together flour and spices then season with salt and pepper.
  • Working one at a time, coat chicken in flour mixture.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, heat 2" oil until shimmering (about 350° F).
  • Working in batches, fry chicken until deeply golden and cooked through, 8 minutes.
  • Drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Serve warm.
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Super Simple Tortilla Soup https://recipes.brianmort.info/2020/11/02/super-simple-tortilla-soup/ https://recipes.brianmort.info/2020/11/02/super-simple-tortilla-soup/#respond Mon, 02 Nov 2020 16:38:47 +0000 https://recipes.brianmort.info/?p=266
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Super Simple Tortilla Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 14 oz Cans Chicken Broth
  • 1 14.5 oz Can Hunts diced tomatoes in sauce Undrained
  • 1 Cup Frozen Whole Kernel Corn
  • 1 1/2 Cups Shredded Cooked Chicken
  • 1 tsp Chipolte-flavored Hot Pepper Sauce
  • 1 Cup Tortilla Chips Broken
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Sliced Green Onions
  • Cilantro Sprigs
  • Peeled Avocado Peeled

Instructions

  • Combine Broth, Undrained Tomatoes and Corn in Medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; stor in Chicken and Hot Pepper Sauce.
  • Simmer 5 minutes or until hot, stirring occasionally.
  • Top with Tortilla Chips.
  • Garnish with Cheese, onions, cilantro and Avocado, if desired.
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Bacon Wrapped Seafood Stuffed Chicken https://recipes.brianmort.info/2020/10/23/bacon-wrapped-seafood-stuffed-chicken/ https://recipes.brianmort.info/2020/10/23/bacon-wrapped-seafood-stuffed-chicken/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:07:17 +0000 https://recipes.brianmort.info/?p=207
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Bacon Wrapped Seafood Stuffed Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • Cooking Spray
  • 4 Oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 Stalk Celery Diced
  • 1 SM Yellow Onion Diced
  • 1/4 Cup Blue Cheese Salad Dressing
  • 3 tsp Sweet Relish
  • 1 Tbsp French Onion Dip
  • 4 Oz Fresh Sea Scallops or Canned Crab
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Celery Salt
  • 4 Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 8 Slices Bacon
  • 1/2 Cup Italian Salad Dressing

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Spray 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray
  • In a medium bowl combine Cream Cheese, Celery, Onion, and Blue Cheese Dressing until well blended.
  • Stir in Sweet Relish, French Onion Dip, Chopped Scallops or Crabmeat, Garlic Salt and Celery Salt, mix until well blended.
  • Butterfly Chicken Breasts and place 2 heaping Tbsp of Seafood Mixture on one side of the breast (more may be used if breast are extremely large)
  • Fold over undressed side forming a stuffed breast.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 tsp of oregano on each breast.
  • Wrap 2 slices of Bacon crosswise around each breast and place in baking dish with bacon ends down.
  • Drizzle Italian Dressing evenly over all 4 breasts and spoon any remaining seafood mixture around breasts in pan.
  • Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25-30 minutes.
  • To crisp Bacon, increase temperature to 400 degrees F and cook an additional 15 minutes or until juices run clear or until internal temperature reaches 160 on a meat thermometer
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Crab Stuffed Chicken Breasts https://recipes.brianmort.info/2020/10/23/crab-stuffed-chicken-breasts/ https://recipes.brianmort.info/2020/10/23/crab-stuffed-chicken-breasts/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:06:21 +0000 https://recipes.brianmort.info/?p=205
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Crab Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp Butter Divided
  • 1/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 Cup Milk
  • 1/4 Cup Onion Chopped
  • 6 Oz Crabmeat
  • 4 1/2 Oz Mushrooms Sliced
  • 1/3 Cup Saltine Crackers Crushed
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley Minced
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 Pinch Black Pepper
  • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Halves
  • 1 Cup Swiss Cheese Shredded
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika

Instructions

White Sauce

  • Melt 3 Tbsp of the Bitter in a medium saucepan.
  • Stir in Flour until smooth.
  • Gradually stir in Broth and Milk.
  • Bring all to a boil, stirring for about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and set aside

Chicken

  • In a large skillet melt remaining 1 Tbsp Butter and sauté onion over medium heat until tender.
  • Add Crab. Mushrooms, Cracker Crumbs, Parsley, Salt, Pepper and 2 Tbsp of the prepared white sauce. Heat through.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Pound Chicken Breasts to 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Spoon about 1/4 of the Crab mixture onto the edge of each Chicken Breast.
  • Roll up and secure with toothpicks.
  • Place Chicken Rolls in a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish, then top with the remaining white sauce.
  • Cover dish and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until Chicken juices run clear.
  • Sprinkle with Cheese and Paprika and bake, uncovered, for another 5 minutes or until Cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove toothpicks and serve.
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Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes https://recipes.brianmort.info/2020/10/23/chicken-breats-stuffed-with-goat-cheese-and-sun-dried-tomatoes/ https://recipes.brianmort.info/2020/10/23/chicken-breats-stuffed-with-goat-cheese-and-sun-dried-tomatoes/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:31:21 +0000 https://recipes.brianmort.info/?p=181
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Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes.

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Boiling Water
  • 1/3 Cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Packed without oil
  • 2 tsp Olive Oil Divided
  • 1/2 Cup Chopped Shallots Divided
  • 1 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Divided
  • 1/2 Cup Goat Cheese Crumbled
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Basil Chopped
  • 3/4 tsp Salt Divided
  • 4 6 Ounce Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breast Halves
  • 1/8 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 3/4 Cup Fat-Free, Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tsp Water

Instructions

  • combine boiling water and Tomatoes in a bowl; cover and let stand 30 minutes or until soft. Drain and finely chop.
  • Heat 1 tsp oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add 1/3 cup Shallots, Sugar and Garlic; cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
  • Spoon into a bowl, stir in 1 1/2 tsp vinegar.
  • Combine chopped Tomatoes, Shallot mixture, Cheese, Basil and 1/4 tsp Salt, stirring well.
  • Cut a horizontal slit through the thickest portion of each Chicken Breast half to form a pocket.
  • Stuff about 2 Tbsp cheese mixture into each pocket,
  • Sprinkle Chicken evenly with 1/2 tsp Salt and Black Pepper.
  • Heat 1 tsp oil in pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add Chicken; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done.
  • Remove Chicken from pan; cover and keep warm.
  • Add Broth, remaining Shallots, 2 Tbsp Vinegar, and Thyme; bring to a boil.
  • Combine Cornstarch and Water, stirring with a whisk.
  • Add Cornstartch mixture to pan; bring to a boil.
  • Cook 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thick, stirring constantly.
  • Serve sauce over Chicken.
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Creamy Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Pasta https://recipes.brianmort.info/2020/10/18/creamy-cajun-chicken-and-shrimp-pasta/ https://recipes.brianmort.info/2020/10/18/creamy-cajun-chicken-and-shrimp-pasta/#respond Sun, 18 Oct 2020 22:33:30 +0000 https://recipes.brianmort.info/?p=139
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Creamy Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Pasta

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 10 OZ Penne Pasta
  • 1/2 LB Boneless Chicken Breast
  • 1/2 LB Shrimp
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 4 tsp Cajun Seasoning
  • Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Bell Pepper
  • 10 Mushrooms
  • 2 tsp Crushed Garlic
  • 4 Tbsp Sun-Dried Tomato
  • 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
  • Salt
  • 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/2 Cup Whole Milk
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Powder
  • 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Parsley

Instructions

  • Clean and cut Chicken into small 1 inch bite-size pieces or thin strips.
  • Place Chicken and 2 tsp Cajun Seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat. (If Cajun seasoning does not have salt add salt to seasoning)
  • Heat 1 Tbsp Butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sauté Chicken until it's lightly brown and tender, about 5 minutes. Once done, keep it aside.
  • Clean Shrimp and marinate it with 2 tsp Cajun Seasoning in a bowl, again add salt if needed.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp Butter in the same pan. Add Shrimp and Sauté it until done. Keep it aside.
  • Thinly slice the Onion, Bell Pepper, and Mushrooms. Finely chop the Garlic.. Cut Sun-Dried Tomatoes into bite sized peices.
  • Add remaining Butter to the pan. Once heated, add the Onion, Bell Pepper, Mushroom, Sun-Dried Tomato, and minced Garlic. Make sure the pan is not overcrowded.
  • Sprinkle Cajun Seasoning and Salt. Add extra Butter if needed. Sauté and stir for 4-5 minutes until lightly brown, over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add back the cooked Chicken and Shrimp.
  • Add the Cream, Milk, Salt, Black Pepper Powder and sprinkle Cajun Seasoning.
  • Mix everything well. Heat Through.
  • Add 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese. Let it get melted. Stir until the sauce has the desired consistency.
  • Meanwhile, cook Pasta in another pan. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add Pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes or until done.
  • Drain Pasta.
  • Add the cooked Pasta into the Sauce. Mix everything well and heat through.
  • Sprinkle with the rest if the grated Parmesan Cheese, Parsley and serve.
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Chicken and Broccoli Casserole https://recipes.brianmort.info/2020/10/18/chicken-and-broccoli-casserole/ https://recipes.brianmort.info/2020/10/18/chicken-and-broccoli-casserole/#respond Sun, 18 Oct 2020 22:29:59 +0000 https://recipes.brianmort.info/?p=132
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Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 3 Quarts Water
  • 1 12 OZ Broccoli Florets
  • 4 6 OZ Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 12 OZ Can Evaporated Fat-Free Milk
  • 1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • Dash Nutmeg
  • 1 Cup Fat-Free Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 Cup Fat-Free Sour Cream
  • 1/4 Cup Dry Sherry
  • 1 tsp Colonel Pabst Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 10.75 OZ Can Condensed reduced sodium fat-free Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1 Cup Grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese Divided
  • Cooking Spray

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F
  • Bring Water to a boil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add Broccoli and cook 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Transfer Broccoli to a large bowl with a slotted spoon.
  • Add Chicken to boiling water, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until done.
  • Transfer Chicken to a cutting board: cool slightly.
  • Cut Chicken into bite-sized pieces and add Chicken to bowl with Broccoli.
  • Combine Evaporated Milk, Flour, Salt, Pepper and nutmeg in a saucepan, stirring with a whisk until smooth.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat: cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add Mayonnaise, Sour Cream, Dry Sherry, Colonel Pabst Worcestershire Sauce, Soup and 1/2 cup cheese, stirring until well combined.
  • Add Mayonnaise mixture to Broccoli mixture; stir gently until combined.
  • Spoon mixture into 9×13 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of Cheese.
  • Bake at 400 F for 50 minutes or until mixture bubbles at the edges and Cheese begins to brown.
  • Remove from oven let cool on wire rack 5 minutes
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Skillet Apple Chicken Thighs https://recipes.brianmort.info/2020/10/18/skillet-apple-chicken-thighs/ https://recipes.brianmort.info/2020/10/18/skillet-apple-chicken-thighs/#respond Sun, 18 Oct 2020 22:28:46 +0000 https://recipes.brianmort.info/?p=130
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Skillet Apple Chicken Thighs

Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 People

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil Divided
  • 4 4 OZ Skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs
  • 3/4 tsp Kosher Salt Divided
  • 3/4 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper Divided
  • 1/2 Cup Unsalted Chicken Stock
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tbsp Freshed Sage Chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp Fresh Rosemary Chopped
  • 2 Medium Apples Thinly Sliced
  • 1 SM Red Onion Thinly Vertically Sliced

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 tsp oil to pan, swirl to coat.
  • Sprinkle Chicken evenly with 3/8 tsp Salt and 3/8 tsp Pepper.
  • Add Chicken to pan: cook 4 minutes on each side or until Chicken is done. Remove from pan.
  • Combine Stock and Mustard, stirring with a whisk. Add remaining 1 Tbsp Oil to pan, swirl. Add remaining 3/8 tsp Salt, remaining 3/8 tsp Pepper, Sage, Rosemary, Apple, and Onion to pan: Cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in Stock mixture.
  • Return Chicken to pan: Cook 3 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
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