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Bourbon Chicken Recipe

Come here. Kiss me. Okay, maybe that was a bit weird, but I promise you're gonna want to after trying this recipe. It seriously is amaze balls. Like, I think, I put my entire foot into this one. I stood over the sauce stirring and sipping, stirring and sipping like mad. I mean sure it has a little alcohol in it, but I swear that wasn't why....at least I don't think. Dude I have a burnt tongue from my stove top shenanigans and I'd do it all over again!
Now, for the record, I know this is bourbon chicken and technically my Jack Daniel's isn't considered Bourbon, but hell, it's my favorite whiskey and it's what I had on hand, so I rolled with it. No regrets.
Here's What You'll Need:
1lb. Boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1in cubes)
2 tbsp of olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 onion chopped (or 1tbsp onion powder)
3/4 cup water1/3 cup soy sauce (reduced sodium)
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Whiskey or Bourbon of your choice (of course this whole whiskey thing is totally optional).
1tbsp lime juice
2tbsp garlic powder; divided
1tbsp cornstarch (optional for thickening the sauce)
salt and pepper to taste
Here's What You Do:
1. In a skillet over medium heat warm olive oil.
2. Add chicken to skillet, season with salt and pepper and 1 tbsp garlic.
3.  If using chopped onions toss in pot with chicken and cook til chicken is lightly browned and onions are translucent.
4. Remove chicken and onion from skillet, set aside.
5. Combine and whisk together all remaining ingredients (accept for cornstarch).
6. Add ingredients to the same skillet used and allow sauce to cook over medium heat for about 5 mins.
7. Add chicken back into skillet and sauce to a boil.
8. Reduce heat to a simmer and allow sauce to cook down some (about 30mins). 
9. Add in optional cornstarch and stir. Let simmer a few more minutes.
10. Serve while warm, (over rice if desired).

Spinach, Tomato, & Mozzarella Chicken Breast

If you've been coming here awhile, I'm sure you've already honed in on my love affair with spinach and cheese. I just can't help myself. And since were talking about love affairs, I mind as well admit to the one I have with tomatoes also. I swear, I must have Italian in me (which totally reminds me I haven't shared with you what I asked for, for my birthday). I'll update you on that really soon.

Now, on to these breasts.

I used fresh spinach, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese (in the form of cheese sticks). Hey, like I said I'm addicted to cheese and yes I eat cheese sticks on a regular basis, so I literally ALWAYS have them on hand, even if I don't have cheese in any other form.

The chicken was rinsed and pat dry. Then four slits were made in each breast.  Two spinach leaves were neatly tucked into the slits and the artisan tomatoes and mozzarella was placed atop.



I mean seriously, this dish is not only delicious, it's absolutely beautiful.

A little garlic, salt, pepper, and dried basil was added for flavor.

 Trust me this one will have the whole family wanting to kiss the cook!

Here's What You'll Need:
2lbs. chicken breast
4-5 small artisan (cherry) tomatoes; quartered
1 cup fresh spinach
3 mozzarella cheese sticks sliced about the size of a coin.
1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1.5 tsp garlic powder

Here's What You Do:
Preheat oven to 375F

1. Rinse chicken and pat dry.
2. Use a knife to cut slits in each chicken breast (about 4 slits per piece).
3. Take 2 spinach leaves and stuff inside of each slit on chicken
place tomato and mozzarella coins atop spinach.
4. Place all dry seasonings in a small bowl. Stir with a spoon to combine.
5. Using your fingers, sprinkle seasoning all over chicken breast.
6. Spritz a baking dish with cooking spray (or lightly grease the dish).
7. Add chicken to the baking dish and place in oven.
 8. Cook for about an hour. (I had large breast so they took an hour to cook, if yours are smaller, you may want to start checking the oven around the 40min mark).

Spinach and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken


Seriously, call me Popeye. I can put spinach on or in just about anything. It just, well, works for me. But this spinach and mozarella stuffed chicken is pretty pleasing to anyone's taste buds. Can you believe I even got one of my 6 year old's to eat it. That spoke volumes!

Here's What You'll Need:
6 chicken thighs
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup shredded mozzarella 
1/2 an onion sliced
3 bullion cubes + 1cup water (or 1 cup chicken broth)
1 cup water
1 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

 Here's What You Do:
Preheat oven to 380 degrees (F)

1. Rise chicken thighs and pat dry with paper towel.
2. Flip chicken thighs over to bone side and lightly season with salt and pepper.
3. Stuff each chicken piece with spinach and shredded mozzarella.
4. Holding thighs closed flip bone side and place in baking dish.
5. Pour water in bottom of pan and place bullion cube in (if you chicken broth pour broth in bottom of pan).
6. Season top of chicken with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
7. place onions on top of chicken in dish.
8. Cover with foil and place in oven for 50mins.
9. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 mins or until golden brown.

If you try it leave and comment and let me know!
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