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Grilled Chicken with Chili and Lime: An Irresistible Stay-At-Home Parent Recipe
Grilled Chicken with Chili and Lime
As a stay-at-home parent, I’m always looking for ways to make mealtime easier and more interesting. This week, I decided to try something a little different: Grilled Chicken with Chili and Lime. The great thing about grilling is that it doesn’t require much effort or time, so I can prepare the meal while still spending quality time with my kids. Plus, it’s a delicious recipe that everyone in the family can enjoy.
I first heard about this recipe from my mother-in-law. She was visiting us for the week and wanted to make something special for dinner one night. She suggested this Grilled Chicken with Chili and Lime and told us the story of how she discovered it.
A few years ago, she was on vacation in Mexico with my father-in-law. On their last night there, they decided to eat at a local restaurant by the beach. They ordered the Grilled Chicken with Chili and Lime and were amazed at how delicious it was! They asked the chef for the recipe, but he refused to give it to them.
So, my mother-in-law did some research and experimented until she finally came up with her own version of the recipe. She was kind enough to share it with us, so I decided to give it try this week.
Ingredients:
• 4 boneless chicken breasts
• 2 limes
• 1 teaspoon of chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Instructions:
1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 350°F).
2. In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
3. Rub the chicken breasts with the olive oil and then coat them in the chili powder mixture.
4. Place the chicken breasts on the preheated grill and cook for about 8 minutes per side or until cooked through (internal temperature should be 165°F).
5. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the cooked chicken breasts before serving. Enjoy!Preparing dinner for my family using this Grilled Chicken with Chili and Lime recipe was an incredibly rewarding experience for me as a stay-at-home parent. Not only did I get to spend quality time with my children while cooking dinner, but I also got to share a little bit of our culture’s heritage with them by telling them about my mother-in-law’s story from Mexico. Plus, they absolutely loved how delicious this recipe turned out! All in all, I’d say that this Grilled Chicken with Chili and Lime recipe is definitely a keeper in our family recipe book!
“Beef Wellington – A Parent’s Stay-at-Home Delight!”
Beef Wellington
Nothing says special occasion quite like a Beef Wellington. This savory dish is a favorite among guests and is sure to be the star of any dinner. With its rich, buttery pastry shell filled with tender beef and mushrooms, it’s a dish that will impress even the pickiest of eaters. But don’t let the complexity fool you; this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and will leave you feeling like a master chef.
As a stay at home parent, I know how important it is to make the most of our time together as a family. That’s why I love making dishes like Beef Wellington for special occasions. Not only does it look impressive, but it can also be prepped ahead of time and is an all-in-one meal that requires minimal fussing over in the kitchen when it comes time to serve.
Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces mushrooms, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 sheet puff pastry dough, thawed
• 1 (2-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed of fat and tied at 1-inch intervals
• 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg washInstructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and thyme leaves and season with salt and pepper. Cook until mushrooms are softened and lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer mixture to a plate and set aside.
2. In the same skillet over medium heat, melt butter then whisk in flour until combined. Slowly pour in chicken stock while whisking constantly until thickened. Add Dijon mustard and stir until combined then remove from heat and set aside.
3. Roll out puff pastry dough on a lightly floured surface into an 11-inch circle then transfer to an oven safe baking dish or sheet pan. Place beef tenderloin in center of dough then spread mushroom mixture evenly over top of beef, leaving about an inch border around edges of dough. Fold up sides of dough to cover meat completely then brush top with egg wash mixture before baking for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into thick slices for serving.This hearty entrée was always one of my favorites when I was growing up — my mom would always make it for special occasions like birthdays or holidays — so I have continued the tradition with my own family today! The combination of flavors from the beef, mushrooms, herbs, mustard sauce and flaky pastry crust makes this dish a total showstopper! Not to mention that it has a beautiful presentation that will leave your guests impressed — after all, who doesn’t love Beef Wellington?!