The purpose of this blog is to demonstrate how a base recipe, in this case Barbecue Chicken, can create a new recipe with a few ingredient changes. First, we create a recipe, then we taste the recipe, then we change up the ingredients to develop a new recipe from the original recipe. This is the innovative part of the process. That is why our approach to cooking is: create, taste, innovate.
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Welcome to our Barbecue Chicken Recipe Series Page
Quick and Easy Barbecue Chicken Bites: A 30 Minute Recipe
Barbecue Chicken Bites. Boneless chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces and sautéed with onions and barbecue sauce.
In this version, Barbecue Chicken Bites, we are using chicken bites and sweet onion to create a wonderful and BBQ chicken dish. This series of recipes will feature chicken prepared using different cooking methods and complementary ingredients, but fill feature BBQ sauce . What will change the most in these recipes are the cooking methods and complimentary ingredients. For instance, in the second version of this recipe the chicken is baked with BBQ sauce and served with green beans.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts cut into thin pieces
- 1 sweet onion chopped
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup canola oil
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
Preparing the Chicken:
- Trim the fat from the boneless chicken breast and cut them into ½ inch strips. Next, in a mixing bowl add the flour.
- Dredge each chicken strip into the flour, ensuring to coat the whole piece, and set aside for cooking.
Cooking the Chicken:
- In a large skillet add the canola oil and bring to a high heat. Next, add in the chicken, salt, and black pepper and sauté for 5 minutes, flipping the chicken after 2 minutes.
- Next, add in the onion and sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally. Finally, add in the barbeque sauce and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally, until the chicken starts to get a crust.
To Serve:
- Serve the barbeque chicken bites over a bed of rice, or with a vegetable.
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Tender and Juicy Barbecue Chicken: A 45 Minute Recipe
Tender and Juicy Barbecue Chicken without the barbecue grill. This is the second iteration of the BBQ chicken recipe. In this version I decided to pair the chicken with a side of green beans and yellow rice.
In this version, Tender and Juicy Barbecue Chicken, we baking the chicken breasts with BBQ sauce and serving with a side of green beans to change up this dish. This recipe is a subtle change, as the first version of this recipe calls for chicken bites and sweet onions. However, a small change like this really does make a completely different dish and eating experience.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 12 oz green beans
- ½ tsp. salt for chicken
- Pinch black pepper for chicken
- ½ tsp. garlic powder for chicken
- 2 tbsp. canola oil
- ¼ tsp. salt for green beans
- Pinch black pepper for green beans
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 400 degrees
Preparing the green beans:
- In a large skillet bring the canola oil to high heat.2 tbsp. canola oil
- Add in the green beans, salt and pepper and sauté the green beans for 5-7 minutes, mixing occasionally, until the green beans are tender.12 oz green beans, ¼ tsp. salt, Pinch black pepper
Preparing chicken:
- While the green beans are cooking, season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, barbecue sauce, and garlic powder.½ tsp. salt, Pinch black pepper, ½ tsp. garlic powder, ½ cup barbecue sauce, 4 chicken breasts
- Bake chicken at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes until chicken if firm and barbeque sauce has begun to brown.
To Serve:
- Place the chicken next to the green beans and serve with rice.
Notes
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Baked BBQ Chicken with Zucchini
Baked BBQ chicken with Zucchini. Boneless chicken breasts covered with BBQ sauce and baked to perfection.
In this version of the recipe we are using zucchini and potatoes to change up this dish. With these ingredient changes this recipe offers a whole new eating experience.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 lb. small roasting potatoes
- 2 small zucchinis sliced
- ½ tsp. salt for chicken
- Pinch black pepper for chicken
- ½ tsp. garlic powder for chicken
- 2 tbsp. Canola oil for zucchini
- ¼ tsp. salt for zucchini
- Pinch black pepper for zucchini
- ¼ cup Canola oil for potatoes
- ½ tsp. salt for potatoes
- ¼ tsp. black pepper for potatoes
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
Preparing the potatoes:
- Place the potatoes on a large baking sheet and season with salt, pepper, and oil. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.1 lb. small roasting potatoes, ½ tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. black pepper, ¼ cup Canola oil
Preparing chicken:
- While the potatoes are cooking, season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, barbecue sauce, and garlic powder.2 chicken breasts, ½ tsp. salt, Pinch black pepper, ½ tsp. garlic powder, ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- Bake chicken at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes until chicken if firm and barbecue sauce has begun to brown.
Preparing the zucchini:
- While the chicken is cooking, in a skillet bring 2 tablespoons of oil to high heat.2 tbsp. Canola oil
- Add the sliced zucchini, salt, and black pepper and sauté for 7-9 minutes, mixing occasionally, until the zucchini is tender and begins to turn golden brown.2 small zucchinis sliced, Pinch black pepper, ¼ tsp. salt
To Serve:
- Place the chicken, potatoes, and zucchini evenly in a bowl or on a plate
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Chicken Tenderloins with BBQ Sauce: A 15 Minute Recipe
Chicken tenderloins with BBQ sauce. Chicken tenderloins sautéed with BBQ sauce and served with broccoli.
In this version, Chicken Tenderloins with BBQ Sauce, we are pan searing chicken tenders and adding in BBQ sauce to change up this dish. With the chicken tenders pan seared this recipe offers a whole new eating experience.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken tenderloins about 8
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp. canola oil
Instructions
- Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
Preparing the Chicken:
- In a large skillet add the canola oil and bring to a high heat. Next, add the chicken tenderloins and fry until golden in color, about 2 minutes per side.
- Next, add the BBQ sauce and sauté for 2 minutes. Flip the chicken over and sauté for 2 more minutes.
To Serve:
- Place chicken tenderloins with BBQ sauce on a bed of brown rice and serve alongside steamed broccoli or your favorite vegetable.
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