Zesty Sangria Chicken Recipes

ZESTY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BARBECUE

Steps:

• Place chicken in a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the chicken.
• Cover, and cook 3 to 4 hours on High or 6 to 8 hours on Low.

ZESTY CHICKEN MARINARA

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the marinara sauce, tomato, salad dressing, Italian seasoning and garlic; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender., Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve chicken and sauce with pasta; sprinkle with cheese. Freeze option: Do not cook pasta. Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Cook pasta according to package directions. Place chicken mixture in a large skillet. Heat until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary. Serve as directed.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Place chicken, skin sides down, in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
• Mix remaining ingredients. Brush half of mayonnaise mixture over chicken.
• Cover and bake 30 minutes. Turn chicken; brush with remaining mayonnaise mixture. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. (If chicken begins to brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil.) Discard any remaining mayonnaise mixture.

ZESTY LIME CHICKEN BLACK BEAN AND RICE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, add the olive oil and place the chicken skin side down for about 5 minutes or until skin is golden brown. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3 minutes.
• Take the chicken out and add the onions and cook until they're translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add the rice, stir to coat in the oil and onions, and toast for 3 minutes.
• Add the garlic then pour in the chicken stock and place the chicken on top of the rice. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
• Once cooked, take the chicken out and add in the cilantro, black beans, and the juice of one lime. Mix until well-incorporated.
• Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with cilantro.
• Enjoy!

SANGRIA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large freezer bag, smoosh around to combine.
• Gently squeeze out as much air as possible. Air is the enemy in the freezer!
• Print recipe and place large baggie and recipe into a 2nd large freezer bag and freeze.
• To cook; thaw completely.
• Heat oven to 375 degrees.
• Lightly grease the rack in shallow pan with oil.
• Remove chicken from marinade and place on the rack.
• Reserve marinade. Bake chicken, uncovered, for 35 to 45 minutes, brushing with marinade every 15 minutes, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
• Discard any remaining marinade.

SANGRIA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breast in a shallow dish and cover with sangria. Cover and marinate, refrigerated, for 2 hours, up to overnight.
• Remove chicken from marinade and grill on a non-stick skillet (or traditional grill) over medium heat, roughly 10 minutes per side, until cooked through. (Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breast.)
• While the chicken is cooking, place the sangria marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Continue to heat until wine has reduced by half (20 min).
• In a small, non-stick frying pan, heat oil. Add celery and onion and sauté over medium heat until golden (10 min). Remove onion mixture from the heat and mix in cornstarch, so that no lumps remain.
• Add veggies to reduced sangria and simmer 3-5 minutes to continue to thicken.
• To serve, cover chicken with sangria sauce. Serve with rice and green vegetables.

SANGRIA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.
• Toss chicken with oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Arrange chicken, skin side up, in a 4-sided sheet pan and roast until pale golden, about 20 minutes. Pour off juices.
• Meanwhile, briskly simmer wine and marmalade in a 12-inch heavy skillet, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 1 cup, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice to taste.
• Coat chicken with about 3/4 cup glaze and scatter grapes around it. Roast 10 minutes more. Coat with remaining glaze and roast until chicken is just cooked through, about 10 minutes more.

ZESTY ONE-POT CHICKEN BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
• In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the Zesty spice blend, 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Coat each piece of chicken evenly with seasoning blend. Set aside.
• In a 6-quart Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side, until a golden brown crust forms. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter, onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
• Add the rice and remaining tablespoon of Zesty spice blend, bell pepper and stir to coat with the butter and aromatics. Pour in the stock and stir to deglaze the pot. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a low boil and cook for about 2 minutes.
• Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the rice. They may sink into the stock slightly, but that is okay.
• Cover the Dutch oven and transfer to the oven. Bake for 35 minutes, until the rice is cooked through, but not mushy, and the chicken temperature reaches 165˚F (75˚C).
• Remove the chicken from the pot. Squeeze the juice from a lemon half into the rice and fluff with a fork, allowing some steam to escape and halt additional cooking.
• Transfer the rice and chicken to plates and top with fresh basil. Cut the remaining lemon half into wedges and serve on the side.
• Enjoy!

ZESTY BEEF SANGRIA

Steps:

• Rub the meat well with the chili powder and salt.
• Let it sit until it comes to room temperature.
• Cut it into 1-1/2" cubes.
• In a large skillet with a tight cover, saute the diced bacon over medium high heat until most of the fat is rendered.
• Pour off all but about 3 Tbls of bacon fat.
• Saute the beef in the skillet with the bacon until it's well browned on all sides.
• Add the onion, garlic and minced chipotle.
• Stir and toss until the onion and garlic softenes and browns slightly.
• Add the wine, Triple Sec and orange zest.
• Cover the pan and simmer over very low heat until the meat is fork tender, about 1 hour depending on the cut of beef selected.
• Serve with 3/4 c baked acorn squash, buttered and sprinkled with cinnamon, or serve it over 3/4 c spaghetti squash.

ZESTY CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mustard, honey, seasoning blend and Worcestershire sauce. Carefully loosen the skin of the chicken; spoon some of the mustard mixture under the skin., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place chicken skin side up over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20-30 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with remaining mustard mixture. , Cover chicken and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into serving-size pieces.

ZESTY SUMMER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk the soy sauce, lime juice, sunflower oil, jalapeno pepper, garlic, ginger, coriander, brown sugar, and lime zest together in a bowl until the sugar dissolves. Place the chicken into a resealable plastic bag, and pour the marinade overtop. Mix to coat chicken, then seal bag, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and shake off excess. Place into skillet, skin-side down, and cook until the skin crisps, about 4 minutes. Turn chicken over, and continue cooking on the other side until no longer pink in the center. Once done, remove the chicken and keep warm. Pour the remaining marinade into a skillet. Dissolve cornstarch in water, and stir into the sauce until thickened and clear. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes. Serve chicken with sauce.

ZESTY STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Mix shrimp, pepper Jack cheese, yellow bell pepper, and green onion together in a bowl. Stir in Creole seasoning.
• Place chicken thighs skin-side up on a cutting board. Pound with a meat mallet until somewhat flattened. Flip.
• Pack an even amount of the shrimp mixture over each chicken thigh. Roll up chicken; wrap tightly with bacon slices. Transfer rolls to a large baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear from chicken and bacon is crisp, about 45 minutes.

SPICY CURRIED CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Remove excess fat from chicken cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet until hot. Cook and stir chicken, salt and red pepper in oil over medium heat until chicken is done, about 5 minutes remove chicken. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, the apple, onion, garlic, curry powder and orange peel cook and stir until apple is tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and raisins. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Mix cornstarch and water stir into chicken mixture. Boil and stir 1 minute. Serve over couscous.1 Serving: Calories 370 (Calories from Fat 65) Fat 7g (Saturated 2g) Cholesterol 85mg Sodium 790mg Carbohydrate 42g (Dietary Fiber 2g) Protein 37g.From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

ZESTY MOZZARELLA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine egg white and milk. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and seasonings. Dip each chicken breast in the egg white mixture, then in the crumb mixture. , In a large skillet; cook chicken on both sides in butter until chicken is golden brown and crispy and juices run clear. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Remove from the heat and cover for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine tomato sauce and basil; cook until heated through. Serve with chicken.

BESSY'S ZESTY GRILLED GARLIC-HERB CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a shallow dish. In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, sugar, honey, saffron, garlic, basil, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, oregano, parsley, and sage. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Cover, and marinate 20 to 25 minutes in the refrigerator.
• Preheat the grill for medium heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade, and place chicken on the grill. Cook for 10 minutes on each side, or until exterior is charred and juices run clear.

ZESTY BROILED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Combine onion, lime juice, orange juice, garlic, avocado oil, coriander, cumin, Mexican oregano, chipotle chile powder, and smoked paprika in the bowl of a blender or food processor. Pulse several times to mix, then puree for 1 minute, until there are no visible pieces.
• Place marinade in a 1-gallon resealable bag and add chicken thighs. Squeeze out most of the air and seal. Gently squeeze contents of the bag until the chicken pieces are coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 3 hours.
• Set an oven rack about 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Place marinated chicken thighs on a broiler pan.
• Broil until chicken thighs start to char, about 8 minutes. Flip and continue broiling until the second side is lightly charred, about 7 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Remove chicken pieces to a serving platter.

ZESTY CHICKEN SAUTé

Steps:

• Place the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt (if using) and allspice (if using) in a gallon-size zipper-top bag and seal the bag. Shake the bag to combine the spices thoroughly. (NOTE: I usually omit the onion powder and put in about a 1/2 tsp lemon pepper. I like that the best!).
• Place the chicken breast halves, one at a time, between two sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap and pound them with several whacks of a meat mallet or rolling pin so that they are an even 1/2 inch thick. Peel off the paper. (Each serving should be about 6 ounces, so if the breast halves are large, cut them in half lengthwise.).
• Place the chicken pieces in the bag with the spices, seal it, and shake until the chicken is coated with the spice mixture. Set the bag aside.
• Heat the oil in an extra-deep 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on the first side, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, another 4 to 5 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken to a platter and serve.
• A salad would be great alongside. My family's favourite is Deep Browned Potatoes (Recipe #47957) and corn.

ZESTY MEXICAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, green pepper, garlic, lime juice, pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken., Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender. Serve with rice.

ZESTY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine cornmeal, paprika, salt, garlic, powder, pepper, and cumin in a shallow dish or on a sheet of waxed paper.
• Rinse chicken, do not pat dry; coat chicken evenly on all sides with the cornmeal mixture.
• Spray an unheated large skillet with cooking spray.
• Preheat skillet over medium high heat.
• Add chicken; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender and no longer pink, turning occasionally to brown evenly on all sides.

ZESTY CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cut chicken in desired sized strips or cubes.
• Slice vegetables.
• Prepare sauce. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok.
• Stirfry chicken, sliced garlic, and ginger over medium/high heat until chicken is cooked.
• Add vegetables and stirfry until vegetables are tender-crisp.
• Add sauce ingredients, mixing well.
• Cook and stir until sauce thickens.
• Serve garnish with grated lemon or sesame seeds.

ZESTY SANGRIA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare Sangria Salsa. Mix grape juice, mustard and pepper in rectangular microwavable dish, 11x7x1 1/2 inches. Add chicken turn to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours, turning chicken occasionally. Arrange chicken, thickest parts to outside edges, in dish. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one corner to vent. Microwave on High 10 to 12 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 5 minutes, until edges of chicken begin to cook. Remove chicken from marinade reserve marinade. Heat coals or gas grill. Cover and grill chicken, skin sides up, 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, brushing with marinade and turning occasionally, until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Discard any remaining marinade. Serve with salsa.From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.