Marinated Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Total Time: 8 hr 15 min
Prep: 5 min
Inactive: 8 hr
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy

Ingredients

1 to 2 tablespoons vinegar, like cider, balsamic, or red wine
2 to 3 teaspoons dried herbs, like thyme, oregano, rosemary, or crumbled bay leaf
1 to 2 tablespoons mustard, whole grain or Dijon
1 to 2 teaspoon garlic or onion powder, optional
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast, each about 6 ounces

Directions

Put the vinegar, herbs, mustard, powders if using and oil in a large re-sealable plastic bag. Close the bag and shake to combine all the ingredients. Open the bag, drop in the chicken breast in the bag. Close and shake the bag to coat evenly. Freeze for up to 2 weeks.

Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, under cold, running water, or in the microwave at 30 percent power for 1 minute at a time.

Heat a grill or grill pan. When the grill is hot, place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. You can also bake the thawed chicken in a 375 degree F oven for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.

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Per serving: Calories: 327; Total Fat: 16 grams; Saturated Fat: 2.5 grams; Protein: 40 grams; Total carbohydrates: 3 grams; Sugar: 0 grams Fiber: 0 grams; Cholesterol: 99 milligrams; Sodium: 291 milligrams

Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchens
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BBQ Glazed Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Tender, juicy chicken thighs get a sweet and sticky glaze made with apricot jam and BBQ sauce in this easy weeknight recipe.

prep: 10 min
total: 40 min
4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup  apricot jam
1/4 cup  KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
1/2 tsp.  garlic powder
1 small  onion, finely chopped
8 small  boneless skinless chicken thighs (1 lb.)

Preparation

HEAT oven to 375ºF.

MIX first 3 ingredients in large bowl until blended. Stir in onions. Add chicken; turn to evenly coat.

PLACE chicken in single layer in 8-inch square baking dish; cover with sauce.

BAKE 25 to 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Serving Suggestion
Serve with hot cooked long-grain rice and steamed green beans.

Adopted from Craft Recipes

Cheesy Chicken Monterey Recipe

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A bed of rice looks even more appetizing when topped with chicken and shredded cheese—this easy Chicken Monterey recipe is a great way to turn Knorr® Rice Sides™ Chicken Flavor into a fantastic meal.

Recipe Serves4
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time10 min

Ingredients

1 package Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Chicken flavor
1 can (11 oz.) corn, drained
1 can (11 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 oz.) green chilies, undrained
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

1. Prepare Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Chicken flavor according to package directions. Stir in corn, beans and chilies.
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring frequently, until chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 4 minutes.
3. Arrange Rice mixture on serving platter, then top with chicken and cheese.

Tip: Leftovers? For a great next day lunch, make Cheesy Chicken Monterey Burritos by wrapping the recipe in tortillas. Cost per recipe*: $11.28 Cost per serving*: $2.82 *Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.

Savory Chicken & Rice Recipe

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Recipe Serves8
Preparation Time5 min
Cooking Time30 min

Ingredients

6 chicken legs with thighs, separated into drumsticks and thighs, skin removed if desired
4 cups water
2 packages Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Spanish Rice
2 cups frozen peas and carrots
1/2 cup green olives with pimento, chopped

Directions

1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat a large deep nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook chicken, turning occasionally, 20 minutes or until browned and almost cooked through.
2. Remove chicken and set aside. Add water to same skillet and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Spanish Rice. Return chicken to skillet; cover and cook 2 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, scatter peas and carrots over rice and cook 5 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is thoroughly cooked.
3. Sprinkle with olives; cover and let stand 2 minutes.

TIP: Chicken skin has a lot of fat in it, removing it lowers the fat content of the dish.
Cost per recipe: $8.20* Cost per serving: $1.05* *Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.

Asiago Crusted Chicken with Tomato & Basil Recipe

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A quick & easy chicken dish made even more irresistible thanks to a fresh tomato and basil garnish.

Recipe Serves4
Preparation Time15 min
Cooking Time15 min

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.)
1 cup shredded Asiago cheese (about 4 oz.)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups water
1 tub Knorr® Homestyle Stock - Chicken
2 Tbsp. fresh basil leaves

Directions

1. Lightly moisten chicken with water. Firmly press cheese onto both sides of chicken.
2. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 4 minutes, without disturbing or turning to allowing cheese to melt. Turn and cook until chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 2 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
3. Cook onion and tomato in same skillet, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in wine, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 2 minutes. Stir in water Knorr® Homestyle Stock - Chicken until Stock is dissolved. Return to a simmer and cook 2 minutes. Stir in basil and serve, if desired, with hot angel hair pasta.

Smokehouse Bacon Chicken Carbonara Recipe

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Recipe Serves 4
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time15 min

Ingredients

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 package Knorr® Menu Flavors Pasta Sides™ - Smokehouse Bacon flavor Parmesan
1 cup green peas
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Season chicken, if desired, with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in 12 inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat cook chicken, stirring frequently, until chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
3. Stir onion into same skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is tender and golden, about 6 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, prepare Knorr® Menu Flavors Pasta Sides™ - Smokehouse Bacon flavor Parmesan according to package directions, stirring in peas during the last 3 minutes of cook time. Stir in chicken and onion. Sprinkle with cheese.

Adopted from Knorr Recipes

Weekday Skillet Chicken Recipe

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Recipe Serves 4
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time12 min

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 package Knorr® Asian Sides™ - Chicken flavor Fried Rice
1 cup frozen vegetables [or drained canned vegetables ]
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken

Directions

1. Bring water to a boil in 3-quart saucepan. Stir in Knorr® Asian Sides™ - Chicken flavor Fried Rice and vegetables; return to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer covered 7 minutes or until rice is tender.
3. Stir in chicken; heat through. Let stand about 2 minutes.

Adopted from Knorr Recipes