Sunday, June 19, 2011

Spicey Honey Brushed Chicken Thighs

from cooking light:

2 t garlic powder
2 t chili powder
1 t salt
1 t cumin
1 t paprika
1/2 t ground red pepper
8 skinless boneless chicken thighs
6 T honey
2 t cider vinegar

1. preheat broiler or grill.

2. combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl. add chickn to bowl; toss to coat. place chicken on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. bril chicken 5 minutes on each side (or grill to your satisfaction)

3. combine honey and vinegar in a small bowl or basting brush thingie (from pampered chef). remove chickn from oven; brush 1/4 c honey mixture on chicken, broil 1 minute. remove chicken from oven and turn over. brush chicken with remaining honey mixture. broil1 additional minute or until chicken is done.

serve with:

Quinoa Salad with peaches

bring 1 1/2 c water to boil in medium saucepan; add 3/4 c uncooked quinoa. cover, reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes. cook quinoa slightly. stir in 1/4 c minced red bell pepper, 1/4 c chopped green onions, 3 T fresh lemon juice, 1 1/2 T olive oil, 1/2 t salt, 1 1/2 t jhoney, 1/4 t pepper, and 1 sliced ripe peach.

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