Marinade for Chicken

Maybe I should just copy and paste all of allrecipes.com over here because I consistantly find great recipes over there. And this one is NO exception. My husband said it was the best chicken he ever had. And if you ever come for dinner, it's what you'll probably have.:)

*It makes a good amount. We marinated about 8 chicken breasts and it was still too much, so adjust accordingly.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, wine vinegar, and lemon juice. Stir in mustard powder, salt, pepper, and parsley. Use to marinate chicken before cooking as desired. The longer you marinate, the more flavor it will have.
2. Then throw it on the grill. At least that's what we did!
   

Chicken Fettucine

This came from my friend, Rhonda. It is sinfully amazing and you'll see why Paula Deen would approve.

Ingredients

2/3-1 cup butter depending on taste (but truthfully I'm pretty sure I use 2 whole sticks:))
1 onion sliced
2 Tbsp Basil
1 tsp fresh garlic
salt & pepper

~combine in a large casserole dish (bigger than a 9x13) & melt in a 350 degree oven until onions are brown (about 15-20 mins)

~Add
1/4-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1 chicken bouillon cube

~Place 4-6 chicken breasts (I like to use the frozen chicken tenders from Costco (use more than 4-6) since they cook faster.) in dish and cook at 375 degrees for about 45 mins turning 2-3x.

~Cook 1 pound of fettucine noodles seperately. Drain & mix into dish with the finished chicken (cut up).

*Most times I add a can of drained corn as well.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

This blog wouldn't be complete without this recipe. I got it from Pampered Chef and have added a few things to it. It has become our all time FAVORITE soup to make.

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
3 chicken breasts
1/4 tsp chili powder*
1/4 tsp ground cumin*
1 clove of garlic (pressed)
2 cans chicken broth
1 can diced tomato undrained
1 can (4oz) green chilies undrained
1 can black beans (drained)
1 can corn (drained)

Directions

1) Cook onion and cut up chicken in pot w/ olive oil spray. Add garlic & spices, cook until chicken is done.

2) Add rest of ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer 10 mins or more. (I like to do step 1 and then throw everything in the crockpot for several hours.

3) Serve w/ grated cheese, sour cream, and Fritos (my favorite part!). (optional)

*I always end up adding more seasonings. I really don't measure anymore. Just add to taste.

~I almost always double this recipe! It freezes great too!