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Tuesday 29 May 2018

California Grilled Chicken


Chicken has so many plus points - its versatility, as well as the ease and speed with which it can be cooked - make it one of the most popular meats around. It has a high level of good quality protein, as well as B vitamins, iron, copper and selenium.

The pale flesh has a close texture and a mild flavour that pairs up well with many different ingredients. Never eat raw chicken, and always thoroughly wash your hands, utensils and cutting board as soon as you've cut or handled raw chicken.


This recipe suggestion for California Grilled Chicken combines lovely flavours and tastes great!

Ingredients:
Serves Four
3/4 c. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 slices mozzarella
4 slices avocado
4 slices tomato
2 tbsp. sliced basil
balsamic glaze, for drizzling

Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, honey, oil, and Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper. Pour over chicken breasts and marinate 20 minutes.
2. Heat grill to medium high. Grill chicken until internal temperature reaches 170ºF on an instant-read thermometer
3. Top chicken with mozzarella, avocado, and tomato and cover grill to melt, 2 minutes.
4. Garnish with basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

From an original recipe (with video guide) here

You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog. Please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan

27 comments:

Tom said...

...chicken well dressed.

Iris Flavia said...

That sounds very, very yummy indeed - I´ll try it in a pan with a lid to melt the cheese, though. If I get a ripe avocado, that is! Not an easy job over here, very sadly! At least I have super-yummy tomatoes :-)
The kitchen won´t stay cool tomorrow!

Anonymous said...

That does look good.

Tina

Chris Lally said...

Looks like a keeper!

A Cuban In London said...

Oh, you've made me hungry now.

Greetings from London.

Valerie-Jael said...

Yummy, I want some! Hugs, Valerie

Elephant's Child said...

I can remember when chicken was a rare treat.

Marleen said...

We like to eat chicken quite often. Your recipe looks good!

Dewena said...

I've printed this out. It looks wonderful!

William Kendall said...

That sounds delicious!

Conniecrafter said...

Mmmm this looks delicious, nice and flavorful!!

Pam said...

OH YUM....this looks like a meal I could really sink my teeth into. Looks amazing.

Out on the prairie said...

what lovely flavors to meld in my mouth

DMS said...

The flavors sound really good. :) I don't eat chicken- but the rest. Yum!!!
~Jess

Linda Kay said...

You just can't beat chicken fixed however which way. This looks delicious.

Susan Flett Swiderski said...

Sounds yummy! Thanks. Our tomatoes should be in tip-top shape for it soon, too. :)

Martha said...

Oh, very delicious!

Margaret D said...

That looks delicious...

DUTA said...

You've done well to mention chicken meat advantages: quality protein, vitamins and minerals. The above recipe is perfect (except for the mozarella as I don't mix meat with dairy) and the result - yummy (marinating always makes things better).

Sami said...

Nice and simple. Thanks Jan
I was going through some of the older recipes to print some for my husband to take with him as he's working away in Sydney and on his own and I came across a low carb Orange mousse. I made it for dinner and my husband loved it!

Lee said...

Now that does look and sound delicious. If I'd not already eaten....I'd be wanting it for my lunch! Maybe tomorrow! :)

Iris Flavia said...

By golly, Jan, yummy! I´ll even post a pic tomorrow :-)

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Absolutely making this next time Aimee comes to dinner, I was looking for a different way to use chicken breasts, thanks Jan.

carol l mckenna said...

Looks yummy!

Happy Times to you,
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Magic Love Crow said...

This is so good! Thank you Jan! Big Hugs!

Lisa said...

Another recipe to add to the 'to try' pile.
Thanks for sharing.
Lisa x

Low Carb Chicken Recipes said...

This looks delicious. I would never have thought to use avocado like that. Thanks for sharing. I'm going to cook this tonight! :)