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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:40 AM

Your local one stop insurance shop, Keck Insurance Agency, would like to wish you and yours a very happy and healthy 4th of July.  Also, to all the active and retired members military and their families, thank you for continuing to bring freedom and honor to the USA!.           

Here are a couple of fun recipes to try this 4th or anytime this summer. Enjoy!!

Italian Chicken Salad

The secret to this light and tangy dish is a marinade that's made with Italian vinaigrette. It comes together quickly, and the chicken strips are so flavorful you may find you don't even need dressing for the salad.

 RECIPE INGREDIENTS:

MARINADE 1 (8-ounce) bottle Italian dressing 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (optional)

 

  CHICKEN SALAD 8 thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts Mixed salad greens Cherry tomatoes

 1. Combine the marinade ingredients in a medium-size bowl and whisk them to blend. Set aside 1/2 cup of the mixture for basting the chicken on the grill. 2. Place the chicken breasts in a gallon-size zip-lock bag and pour in the remaining marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal it. Turn the bag to thoroughly coat the chicken, then place it in a bowl and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour, turning it occasionally. Remove the meat from the refrigerator 20 minutes before grilling. 3. Prepare a charcoal fire or set a gas grill to medium-high, close the lid, and heat until hot -- about 10 to 15 minutes. 4. Remove the chicken from the bag and discard the marinade. Grill it uncovered, basting with the reserved marinade. Cook the chicken until it is no longer pink inside, about 2 minutes per side on a gas grill. Transfer the breasts to a cutting board and let them rest about 5 minutes before thinly slicing them crosswise. Serve the chicken over salad greens and cherry tomatoes. Serves 6 to 8.

 

KANSAS CITY BBQ SAUCE  

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon allspice

 Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over a medium heat. Stir constantly for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sauce should be thick. Allow to cool. Store in an airtight container. Refrigerate.

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