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5x5 Series: Day 5... Finally!

Our last entry for this series is great if you're looking for dinner for 2 or fun finger food for a summer party.

Teriyaki Chicken Tenders

Ingredients:

1. 2 boneless skinless chicken tenders, cut into bite sized cubes
2. Teriyaki sauce
3. Vegetables: red bell peppers, zucchini, onions cut into cubes
4. Bamboo skewers

Directions:

1. Cut chicken and vegetables into bit sized cubes.
2. Slide chicken and vegetables onto bamboo skewers, alternating.
3. Brush teriyaki sauce over skewers.
4. Grill on medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
5. Enjoy!

5x5 Series: Day 4

On those cold days when you're stuck inside studying, try this easy recipe for chicken soup.

Ingredients

• 2 red potatoes, cut into cubes
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
• 1-8 oz can chicken broth
• 1/2 head of cauliflower

Directions

1. Bring 1 cup of water and 1 can of chicken broth to boil in medium size pot. Lower heat. Add potatos and carrots, and cover pot. Cook until potatoes and carrots are soft.
2. Add chicken and cauliflower. Cover pot and cook for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked thouroughly.
3. Add cooked noodles if desired.
4. Enjoy!

5x5 Series: Day 3

Easy, breezy! Try this recipe for California Style Lemon Pepper Chicken.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon McCormick California Style Lemon Pepper with Garlic & Onion
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions:

1. Mix flour, season and salt in shallow dish. Moisten chicken lightly with water. Coat chicken lightly with flour mixture.
2. Melt butter in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add half of the chicken. 
3. Cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through, turning once. Reheat with remaining chicken.
4. Enjoy!

5x5 Series: Day 2!

Round 2! Today we're working on a pizza that's great to share but maybe to delicious to do so :)

Ingredients:

• 1 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1 lb fresh pizza dough or 1 prepared pizza crust
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella or monterey jack cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced red onions

Directions:

1. Grill chicken over medium heat 5-7 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through. Cut into bite size cubes.
2. Stretch or roll out doubh on floured baking sheet to a 12-14 inch round, about 1/4-inch thick.
3. Brush 1 table spoon olive oil over crust and grill crust 1-2 minutes or until grill marks appear. Carefull flip crust using tongs or spatula.
4. Spread BBQ sauce on crust. Layer with 1/2 of the cheese, chicken, then remaining cheese and onions.
5. Cover pizza and grill 3-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and crust is browned.
6. Enjoy!

5 x 5 Series: Day 1

Quote of the Day: "Food is not about impressing people. It’s about making them feel comfortable."~Ina Garten

As college students, we know that time isn't the only factor when it comes to making a meal. After tuition and books, most of us don't have extra cash to spend on lots of fresh ingredients. Over the next 5 days we're going to post 5 easy recipies, each containing 5 ingredients or less! The main ingredient: boneless skinless chicken breasts. These can be found in 5-10 lb bags in the freezer section at your local grocer. Boneless skinless chicken breasts are a delicious (and healthy) addition to any meal that won't break the bank!

DAY 1: Baked Taco Chicken Fingers

Ingredients:

• 1 pack of taco seasoning mix


• 2 tablespoons flour


• 1/4 cup cornmeal


• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.


2. Mix taco seasoning, flour and cornmeal in shallow dish or plastic bag.


3. Moisten chicken with water and coat each chicken finger with seasoning mix.


4. Place chicken strips 1 inch apart on baking sheet and spray with cooking spray.


5. Bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.


6. Enjoy!

Baked Egg Dish

Quote of the Day: "An Egg to day is better than a Hen to-morrow.”~Benjamin Franklin

Ingredients:

• 8 Eggs
• 2 c Milk
• 3/4 lb Velveeta cheese, cut in 1/2" cubes
• 8 Slices buttered bread, cut In 1/2" cubes
• 2 c Ham, cut in 1/2" cubes
• Salt and/or pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Beat eggs; add milk and remaining ingredients.
2. Pour into 9 x 13" buttered pan.
3. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
4. In the morning,bake,uncovered, @ 350 degrees about 45 minutes.
5. It should bubble and be golden brown.
6. Serves 8 to 10.