Rickys Kicken Chicken

My son Ricky is an avid griller and tried this recipe on us the other night. It was amazing! It is simple to do and adds a little kick instead of plain chicken on the grill. The new ingredient for me is the baking powder in the mix. It gives a  little crusty texture to it and the oil gives it some color. Give it a try today!

First make the paste / coating for the chicken.

INGREDIENTS

Paste Recipe

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup your favorite seasoning
  
• 1/4 cup another favorite seasoning 
• or 1/2 cup of one seasoning
• 2 Tbsp Baking powder
  

Mix this all together into a paste. Adjust thickness with more oil or more seasoning. 

My Seasoning rating I have used so far by Weber
Kicken Chicken - too spicy
Cowboy - spicy ok
Honey Hickory - good
Honey Garlic - my favorite not very spicy

NOTE: the paste will do 24 wings. For more chicken just double the receip

De-thaw the chicken and rinse in water then lay out and pat dry both sides.Trim excess fat from the chicken pieces. Place the chicken in a large pan and pour the mixture over all the chicken.Wear some latex gloves if you like, but then massage each piece making sure the mixture is all over the chicken.

NOTE: I have used this on legs, thighs, wings, drumettes, and even grille shrimp. You are now ready to add to the grill. If using charcoal, use indirect heat to avoid burning. Cook until the center of a piece is at least 160 degree. You should only flip the chicken once midway. Enjoy!

Serves 4-6

Asparagus Sweet Potato Chicken Skillet

Here is another super delicious and easy to prepare recipe and yes, it is Paleo. Don't let that stop you from trying this one out or you will miss a yummy meal. It is not a Chef Rico original although I have personalized it to my touch for my family and guests that I have cooked it for. For that reason it is worth posting.

Serves 6 people




INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and ground fresh black pepper
• 2 tbs minced garlic
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
• ½ cup chicken broth or water
• ½ lb (225 g) fresh asparagus (the spears should be cut at a diagonal in 1 and 2 inch pieces)
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. On a plastic board, cut the chicken into small pieces and season with salt and pepper.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic, and chicken.
3. Sauté the chicken for about 7-10 minutes or until it is cooked through. Don’t forget to stir well. Set chicken aside.
4. In the same skillet, add sweet potato and chicken broth.
5. Cook for about 7-10minutes or until the sweet potato is cooked.
6. Add asparagus and cook for about 4-5 minutes.
7. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.

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