Thursday, August 27, 2009

Ginger Peanut Chicken Wraps

This is something you will definitely want to try if you like Thai food. It is so good.

Peanut Ginger sauce:
1 1/2 T sugar
1 T minced fresh ginger (I used bottled)
3 T lime juice
1 T low sodium soy sauce
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1 garlic clove crushed (I normally use garlic powder-about 1-2 tsp)
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 T water

Put everything in a blender or food processor except peanut butter and water and process until smooth. Add peanut butter and water and process until smooth.

1 cucumber peeled and chopped into chunks
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
Cooked cubed or shredded chicken (however much you think your family eats)
Bagged shredded cabbage-coleslaw mix
Wheat tortillas (white work too)

Warm tortillas and assemble taco style. Pour sauce over before closing wrap. We also like to use ranch dressing with the peanut dressing. I love these, hopefully you all will too. Enjoy :)

BBQ Chicken Salad

Let me tell you this dinner is definitely worth trying once. I absolutely loved it and so did Eric. Even Porter ate a whole bunch of chicken which he normally doesn't do.

Ingredients:

1/2 head iceberg lettuce chopped
romaine lettuce chopped
1 cup frozen white corn- rinse under cold water, or fresh corn if in season:)
1 can black beans- drain & rinse
2 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
2 medium diced tomatoes
1-2 avocados chunked
drizzle 1/2 lime over to prevent from browning

Ranch Dressing:
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup mayo
1 package Hidden Valley ranch mix
1/4 cup cilantro

BBQ Chicken:1 hour before, marinade 2 pounds chicken tenders in
1/4 cup olive oil,
1/4 cup soy sauce,
1 tsp minced garlic,
1/2 tsp salt & pepper.

Place chicken on broiler pan and broil 4-6 minutes per side. Let cool then dice in cubes,then toss with 1/2 cup bbq sauce of your choice! (I LOVE Sweet Baby Rays) On large platter, layer lettuces, corn, black beans, cheese & tomatoes. Top with warm bbq chicken and avocados!Serve with ranch dressing, garlic bread or HOME MADE ROLLS!