Chicken

This flavorful chicken recipe is a true home run. It’s the perfect choice for a nice Sunday dinner with friends and family.

Plus, you can use the leftovers to make a delicious homemade chicken stock or shred the remaining meat to use in a quick soup or salad recipe the next day.

The onion in this recipe serves two purposes: It raises the chicken out of the juices while it cooks and it imparts a lovely flavor to the pan sauce.

After cooking, the onion is discarded, rather than eaten, to keep the overall carb count low. If you would like to omit the onion completely, you can replace the onion slices with ovenproof metal cookie cutters to lift the chicken while it cooks. Continue reading

This spicy chicken recipe makes a great appetizer for a smaller gathering, or a satisfying light entree when paired with some grilled summer vegetables and a crispy green salad. This flavor-packed recipe can also be doubled or tripled for larger crowds.

Prep time: 10 minutes (+ marinating time)
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Serves: 4-6 (2-3 skewers per person)

Ingredients

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, pounded to ½” thick and cut into 1” strips
3 T. soy sauce
2 T. sesame oil
1½ T. hot sauce
1 T. pure maple syrup Continue reading