~ Sides: Lime Cilantro Rice ~

This is a fun way to spruce up rice for those spicy dishes.

3 c        White rice, cooked

2-3 T    Lime juice

              Cilantro, dried

Add the lime juice to the cooked rice and mix well, occasionally sprinkling the cilantro in as you stir.

Add a bit of cooked frozen corn for colour and a bit of sweetness!

~ Grilled Cajun Chicken ~

This is one of the easiest, and tastiest, ways to enjoy a fantastic healthy meal on a budget!

We use a George Foreman grill to make these, but any grill would work. They could also be made in a skillet on the stove. Use a cast iron skillet if you like your Cajun chicken blackened.

*Note: If you are worried the chicken will be too spicy for your picky eaters, just use less of the rub. Experiment with a few pieces before you decide on the main serving. It only takes a few minutes to make!

Cajun Rub

1 tsp         Salt
2 tsp        Cayenne pepper
2 tsp        Cumin, ground
2 tsp        Thyme
1 tsp         White pepper
1 tsp         Onion powder
1 T            Paprika, heaping

Mix together in a shaker or by tossing the blend in a ziplock bag. Ziplock bags are handy if you do not have a shaker because you can save any rub leftover. It won't expire.

2-3 lbs    Chicken breasts, sliced tender style
                 Pam or other cooking spray

Lay the chicken out on a plastic cutting board or large plate. Spray with Pam. Don't be stingy!

Liberally season the chicken with the rub, then use the flat of a fork to press the seasoning in. Flip the chicken tenders over and repeat. Grill or cook in the skillet on a high temperature for  a few minutes on each side. The actual cooking time will depend on how thick your tenders are.

There are so many ways to serve these! Here are just a few ideas:

• Atop a bed of salad with blue cheese or honey mustard dressing
• With mashed potatoes and corn
• Over rice ~ especially Lime Cilantro Rice!

Enjoy!