Delicious Chicken Recipes Perfect for the Fall

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Must-Make Chicken on a Stick Recipes

Is there anything better than bacon and potato? We think not. After all, they make a lovely pair in everything from loaded baked potatoes to pizzas, apps, salads and more! 

 

• Prep Time 25 min
• Total Time 40 min
• Servings 15

15

bamboo skewers (6 inch)

3

large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)

4

large green onions

1

package (2.1 oz) refrigerated fully cooked bacon (15 pieces)

1/2

cup barbecue sauce

Directions

• 1 Soak skewers in water at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Meanwhile, cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise to make 10 (about 1-inch) pieces. Cut onions into 2-inch pieces (30 pieces total). Cut bacon slices in half crosswise.
• 2 Heat gas or charcoal grill. Push 1 skewer through end of 1 bacon piece, then through middle of 1 chicken piece and back through other end of bacon piece; add 2 onion pieces, then repeat with another bacon piece and chicken piece. Place on large plate or tray. Repeat to make remaining kabobs.
• 3 Place kabobs on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 minutes. Turn kabobs; brush with half of the barbecue sauce. Cover; cook 5 minutes. Turn kabobs; brush with remaining sauce. Cover; cook about 1 minute longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center. If desired, serve with additional barbecue sauce for dipping.

Expert Tips

To bake: Heat oven to 400°F. Line large cookie sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. Make kabobs as directed; place on cookie sheet. Drizzle or brush barbecue sauce over all sides of kabobs. Bake 10 minutes. Turn kabobs. Bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
Keep pieces of kabob at the tip of the skewer while threading to keep bacon tight.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 Appetizer

Calories

70

Calories from Fat

25

Total Fat

2 1/2g

Saturated Fat

1g,

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

25mg

Sodium

180mg

Total Carbohydrate

4g

Dietary Fiber

0g

  Sugars

3g

Protein

8g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A

0%;

Vitamin C

0%;

Calcium

0%;

Iron

2%;

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

0

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Grilled Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce

Peanut sauce provides a simple addition to grilled chicken served with rice. 

 

• Prep Time 30 min
• Total Time 1 hr 20 min
• Servings 4

Chicken

8

bamboo skewers (8 inches long)

1

lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/4

cup teriyaki marinade and sauce (from 15-oz bottle)

Rice

1

cup uncooked instant brown rice

1 1/4

cups water

Sauce

1/4

cup creamy peanut butter

 

1

tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

 

3

tablespoons teriyaki marinade and sauce (from 15-oz bottle)

 

1

tablespoon lime juice

 

1/4

teaspoon red pepper sauce

 

 

4

medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)

 

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

Directions

• 1 Soak bamboo skewers in water at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning. In medium bowl, mix chicken and 1/4 cup teriyaki marinade. Cover; refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes to marinate.
• 2 Meanwhile, heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In small bowl, stir all sauce ingredients until blended; set aside.
• 3 Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken on skewers. Place skewers on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
• 4 Meanwhile, cook rice in water as directed on package, omitting butter and salt. Sprinkle chicken with additional chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Serve with sauce and rice.

Expert Tips

Rich in protein and heart-healthy fat, a little bit of peanut butter goes a long way. Just a tablespoon of this nutty spread can help you feel full, which can keep you from overindulging on other foods.
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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories

430

Calories from Fat

120

Total Fat

13g

Saturated Fat

3g,

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

70mg

Sodium

840mg

Total Carbohydrate

43g

(Dietary Fiber

6g

  Sugars

4g

Protein

34g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A

2%;

Vitamin C

2%;

Calcium

4%;

Iron

10%;

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 4 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Grilled Chicken Satay with Cucumber Salad

 Pair cool and crunchy cucumbers in a light vinaigrette with grilled chicken skewers, made easy with prepared peanut sauce.

  Chicken Satay

1/2

cup Asian peanut sauce

4

boneless skinless chicken breasts

1/4

teaspoon salt

Cucumber Salad

3

cups thinly sliced peeled seedless cucumbers

1/3

cup halved thinly sliced red onion

2

tablespoons white vinegar

1

teaspoon sugar

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

Toppings

2

tablespoons coarsely chopped cocktail peanuts

2

tablespoons thinly sliced green onions (2 medium)

3/4

cup Asian peanut sauce

Directions

• 1 Soak 8 (10-inch) wooden skewers in water 30 minutes. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place 1/2 cup peanut sauce in medium bowl; set aside. Cut chicken crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Thoroughly coat chicken slices with sauce in bowl; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• 2 In another medium bowl, stir together cucumber salad ingredients; set aside.
• 3 Remove chicken from bowl; discard peanut sauce. On each skewer, thread 4 to 5 chicken slices. Place skewers on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
• 4 To serve, divide cucumber salad among 4 serving plates. Top with chicken skewers and toppings.

Expert Tips

Peanut sauces can be spicy. Check out the ingredients on the label before buying to get an idea of how hot the sauce is.
When placing chicken on skewers, keep the skewers centered in the chicken slices as much as possible so the slices have less exposure to the grill surface to avoid burning.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 Serving (2 Skewers and 1/4 of the Salad and Toppings)

Calories

430

Calories from Fat

220

Total Fat

25g

Saturated Fat

5g,

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

75mg

Sodium

700mg

Total Carbohydrate

13g

(Dietary Fiber

3g

  Sugars

7g

),

Protein

37g

;

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A

4%;

Vitamin C

8%;

Calcium

6%;

Iron

10%;

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 5 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.