Too hot to grill? Looking for a lighter meal with a pack of protein? Well, step right up.
I have three yummy chicken recipe ideas that keep you in the refreshing air conditioning and use chicken in non-boring ways!
My most-used kitchen gadgets will be linked for your convenience too.
Hot Honey Chicken Drumsticks
Another Downshiftology recipe hit!
Hub likes drumsticks and I’m so-so on them. Nine times out of ten he will just make up a batch with Frank’s Hot Sauce or oven fried to last him a couple of meals.
Downshiftology shared this recipe that marries the hot sauce with a tad of honey and it was a big hit.
I liked that the recipes uses ingredients already on hand. The only exchange I made was lemon for lime. He doesn’t love lime and I’d rather save my lime for some seltzer water. Because I love lime!
Favorite Gadgets Used
I’m sure I’ve shared these gadgets before, but since I use them so consistently, I thought I’d add a little refresher here.
I’m linking for best price I’ve found and convenience. I am not an affiliate with any retailer.
The Oxo measuring jigger is just perfect for small amounts of liquid needed for homemade sauces or dressings.
When you need a tablespoon of oil and one of vinegar, this will be your go-to.
World Market has the best price I’ve found and I believe that’s where I purchased it.
Pampered Chef no longer sells the exact mini whisk I love to use, but Walmart has a set of two that look similar for less than $7.
The new whisks from Pampered Chef (I also own them) are more robust and a little larger. They are also $13 each.
The ThermoPro thermometer I purchased from SurLaTable 100 years ago isn’t carried there, but Walmart has one from the same brand for ten bucks.
When I cook chicken or my beloved sourdough, checking the internal temperature is a must.
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
For an Asian twist, we assembled chicken lettuce wraps this week.
When I see a nice head of butter lettuce at the store, I snatch it up and make yummy “sandwiches” or wraps.
I shared the recipe here and it’s still a good one.
As you can see, the crushed peanut and sesame seed toppings are popular around here!
Chicken Apple Sausage
From Costco, I like having the Aidell’s chicken apple sausages on hand.
Hub separates the package, seals a few in the seal-a-meal and freezes them.
They thaw out pretty quickly and after just a few minutes in the Foreman Grill, I have a nice summery grilled meal from the comfort of my A/C’d kitchen.
For sides with this meal I used fresh mini peppers and couscous from Trader Joe’s topped with a few jalapenos.
The couscous cooks in the microwave in less than 3 minutes, so this entire meal took me about 5 minutes to make.
It took longer to clean the kitchen!
Wrap Up
Thank you for joining me on the blog this week.
And, hey, good lookin’, what you got cookin’?
See you this weekend!