Chicken a la Mexicana

Stacey is our sales associate and helps out on the customer service desk. She is also a semi-retired singer and all around foodie..
she recently moved into a new place and had been experimenting in the kitchen. Lucky us, because she came in and shared this yummy (and low fat) recipe, ENJOY!!

Garlic Chicken a la Mexicana

 

 4-6 Chicken Thighs

1 Tbsp. Garli Garni seasoning

2 Tbsp. Olive Oil

½ cup Onion chopped

½ cup Green Pepper chopped

3-5 Cloves Fresh Garlic thinly sliced

1 Jalapeno Pepper thinly sliced (optional)

1 tsp. dried Oregano

1 cup Carrots thinly sliced

2 medium Potatoes, peeled and chopped (bite sized)

1 (14.5oz) can diced Tomatoes

1 (8 oz) can Tomato Sauce

½ cup White Wine (optional)

½ cup Chicken Broth

 

Rub chicken thighs with Garli Garni seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Sauté chicken thighs on each side until brown (approximately 4 minutes per side). Add all remaining ingredients in order. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to create a slow simmer. Partially cover and cook for 30 minutes or until meat and veggies are tender. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro (optional).

 

Serves 4-6

 

Serve with a fresh tossed green salad dressed with our Grill & Marinade or your favorite dressing.

World's Best Garlic Bread??

Bo may have known football but WE know garlic and therefore it follows that we also KNOW Garlic Bread! Gone are the days of greasy but flavorless garlic bread.. our recipe is so yummy that the kids ask for it for lunch.

 ~“Garlic High Priestess” Garlic Bread~   

1 loaf crusty bread, split lengthwise 

3 cloves fresh CA garlic, minced finely 

1 Tbls. Garli Garni

1 stick sweet butter
2 Tbls. mayo

2 Tbls. extra-virgin olive oil 

4  Tbls. fresh grated Parmesan cheese (optional) 

Combine garlic, butter, oil, & Garli Garni in a small skillet over moderate-low heat for 3-4 minutes. Toast split bread under broiler. Remove bread when it is toasted golden brown in color. Brush bread liberally with garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle with cheese, if using.    Return to broiler and brown 30 seconds. Cut into chunks and serve.