Chicken Green Chili Straws With Jalapeno Honey Dip Food

CRUNCHY CHICKEN NUGGETS WITH GREEN ONION HONEY DIP

Steps:

• Put the 2 cereals into a gallon-sized bag and seal. Place on a flat surface and, using a rolling pin, crush the cereal until it's still slightly chunky. Pour into a medium sized bowl and add the flour, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
• Dip the chicken pieces into the beaten eggs, 1 at a time, and transfer to the breading mix. Coat well and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Pour the oil into a large saucepan and place over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Test the oil by dropping a bread cube in; if it browns within 1 minute the oil is ready. Drop the chicken nuggets into the hot oil, 4 pieces at a time, and cook 2 minutes, or until the breading is golden and the chicken is cooked through. Repeat with the remaining chicken nuggets. Keep warm in a low oven until ready to serve.
• Place all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

BACON-JALAPENO DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook the bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
• Mix together the cream cheese, Cheddar, sour cream, milk, vinegar, jalapenos, bacon and reserved drippings in a medium bowl. Spread the mixture in a baking dish and bake until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the scallions before serving.

HONEY-JALAPENO CHICKEN WITH SESAME SOBA NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside (or refrigerate until later in the week).
• In a blender or food processor, combine jalapenos, honey, cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper and puree until smooth. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water to the mixture until desired consistency is achieved. Pour the 2 teaspoons of olive oil into a preheated skillet. Add the shredded chicken and the blended sauce and cook until heated through.
• In a medium bowl, combine cooked soba noodles, soy sauce, sesame oil, scallions, and pickled ginger. Toss and then transfer to serving bowl. Pour heated chicken and sauce over noodles.

BUFFALO CHICKEN CALZONE WITH BLUE CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine chicken, cheese, tomato sauce, liquid smoke, and hot sauce. Mix well and set aside.
• Roll dough out, using a rolling pin, to a 12-inch circle. Spread chicken mixture over half of circle, to within 1-inch of the edge. Fold over untopped side so that it meets the other side, forming a half moon. Pinch the edges together to seal.
• Transfer calzone to prepared baking sheet and brush the top with olive oil. Sprinkle the top with Parmesan. Using a sharp knife, make a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape during cooking. Bake 15 minutes, until puffed up and golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
• While the calzone is baking, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, blue cheese and chives.
• Serve calzone sliced with sour cream dip on the side.

CHICKEN GREEN CHILI STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large heavy-bottomed pot. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Brown the chicken on both sides, for a total of 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Saute the garlic, poblano peppers and onions. Add the ancho chile powder, cumin and some salt and pepper to the pot, and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Return the chicken to the pot and stir in the chicken stock, green chiles and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked through, 25 minutes.
• Serve in bowls topped with cilantro and cheese if using.