Spanish chicken and rice

This one-dish meal is easy to prepare and doubles to feed a crowd. Serves 4 Ingredients 5 mL 1/2 tsp saffron threads 15 mL (1 tbsp) olive oil 50 mL (1/4 cup) onion, diced 1 fresh zucchini, quartered, diced 1 fresh tomato, diced 250 mL (1 cup) short-grain brown rice 500 mL (2 cups) water [...]

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Chicken enchiladas

Flavourful but not spicy, these enchiladas are a big hit with kids. Serves 4 Ingredients 10 mL (2 tsp) vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 450 g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed 1 sweet red pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 25 mL (5 tsp) chili powder 5 mL (1 [...]

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Easy BBQ chicken and bean burgers

Serves 7 Here’s a nutritious twist on burgers. Ground chicken is a lean alternative to beef, and the beans add both fibre and flavour. Ingredients 500 g (1 lb) ground chicken 1 can BBQ-style white and red kidney  beans (398 mL/14oz) 250 mL (1 cup) large whole-grain oats 1 egg 125 mL (½ cup)             [...]

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Grilled chicken pita recipe

Serve these tasty pitas with Greek salad for a quick and easy summer supper. Serves 4. Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 large onion 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped 125 mL (½ cup) chopped English cucumber 4 pita breads Marinade 5 mL (1 tsp) dried oregano 5 mL (1 tsp) chopped fresh dill 45 mL [...]

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Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Crunchy chicken, gooey spotty cheese, pasta and tomato sauce with basil plucked fresh off the plant, how can you go wrong? Serves 4. Ingredients 4 boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness 1 egg 1/2 cup milk Pinch of Basil Seasoned bread crumbs 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil 8 slices mozzarella cheese, or [...]

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The Best Beer Can Chicken Recipe

The moisture from the beer (or lemonade) produces tender, juicy chicken. Plus, the kids will giggle at the sight of a chicken sitting on its “throne.” To reduce the fat and calorie count, remove the skin before serving. Serves 4. Ingredients 1 whole chicken (3 lbs/1.5 kg) 375 mL (1½ cups) your favourite marinade 1 [...]

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