Recipe Tuesday: Independence Day Eats (Pin 5!)

Good morning!  I hope you guys are doing ever so well today.  We're into day two of both kids being home and so far so good.  Today we're going to work on getting some good ole Americana decor together for Independence Day.

I really do not have any posts planned with a 4th of July theme.  I was also not prepared for this post this week with a recipe I made and was ready to share with you.  And if you know me you know that translates to turning this post into a Pinterest 5 post!

Search term:  Recipes for July 4th

Annnnddddd the first one is a total score!!!  I cannot wait for our Publix to open up :)  Is it sad when you get excited about a new grocery store?  Probably?  Yeah, I thought so.  This recipe comes from Publix and it looks simple perfect for the 4th of July.  Sure, the kids and men may turn their noses up at the main fare but c'mon girls tell me this doesn't look divine? I pinned this one (and all on this page) to Stuff You Saw On The Blog (Summer) and here's the direct link to the recipe via Publix.

Handmade in the Heartland had this next pin up and immediately I thought about my kids...and my dog!  These are super cute and pretty much mess free.  If you're having a cook out for the 4th the last thing you want to do is clean up your kids five bajillion times from messy food. 

OK back on the smart eating track...I love this idea!  Frozen yogurt bites with strawberries and blueberries.  A cool and economical snack for a hot summer celebration; sounds good to me!  This website can be a bit slow so when you click over there from Pinterest be prepared!

This makes my mouth water every so badly!  Shrimp, guac, yes!!!  Step away from the burgers and hotdogs and how about making a table of small eats with a healthy twist this year.  I really enjoy the plethora of recipes from Joy Filled Eats so when you got over you need to browse for a few minutes!

Lastly - a bit of rum for the tum.  Warning this sounds very smooth and very easy to drink so be careful!

All of these pins can be found here:

Recipe Tuesday: Low Carb Chicken Salad

If you are able to eat regular, full meals this time of year then I don't know if you need this post in your life right now.

Today I'm sharing a simple, classic summer recipe that is basically a staple around here in the warm months.  We really do not eat it when it is cold out at all and looking back this is just a food I assimilate with summer time!

Chicken Salad is the dish in the spotlight.  My husband likes very basic chicken salad and he likes it at a fine consistency.  I prefer mine a little chunky with some sweet gerkin juice for flavor but that guy? Nope.

Today I'm sharing with you the way I make it for the hubby.

For step one you will need:

2 1/2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breast
Garlic & Parsley Seasoning (The Hispanic Foods Aisle has the best garlic and parsley mix)
Salt and Pepper

In a dish place the chicken, sprinkle them generously with he garlic and parsley mix.  Then sprinkle with salt and pepper to your liking.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes - unless you have thin cut chicken breasts.  Thin cut should only need about 20 minutes in the oven.

It is imperative that you check the chicken once the timer sounds.  Make sure it is cooked through.

Lazy girls this is where you utilize your food processor or Ninja if you want to make a very fine textured chicken salad like my husband likes.  If you like a coarser texture then use two forks to shred or cut the chicken into small pieces with a knife.

I use a Ninja for everything.  So I cut the chicken into quarters and place in the ninja with:

1/2 cup of mayo
1/2 onion chopped

This is also where I check my seasoning and see if I need to add anymore garlic and parsley mix or salt and pepper.

Time to pulse, cue the 80's music and be sure to look like you are convulsing as you pulse to the beat.

If you opted to shred or chop without the help of kitchen appliances (Amish cooking) then place the chicken in a large bowl with finely diced onion, 1/2 a cup of mayo, stir it up super well.

Make sure to taste test it to see what you need to add.

I like to eat chicken salad wrapped in Romaine or on a Joseph's pita.  It is also super yummy eat to on it's on with tomato slices.

My husband eats his on sandwich bread with extra mayo...gross.

Though this is pretty good if you ever come to my little map dot I'll take you to get the best chicken salad you have ever put in your mouth at the local bakery!

Tasty Tuesday will be up later today!  Hope you guys are having a great Tuesday!

xo-
Amanda