Thursday, January 23, 2020

Buffalo Sauce

1 tbsp. olive
 oil
1 tbsp. 
garlic infused olive oil
1/8 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 c. 
hot sauce (such as Frank's)
2 tbsp. Maple Syrup
4 tbsp. 
butter

"Honey" Mustard Sauce - Modified Low Fodmap

  • 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or white distilled vinegar)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Sunday, January 19, 2020

Maple chicken (modified honey chicken)

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons garlic infused olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into ½-inch strips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1/4 cup water

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Mix together brown sugar, maple syrup,  coconut aminos, ginger, garlic infused oil and cayenne  pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Lightly salt and pepper the chicken strips.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken strips; brown chicken on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to combine. Blend roux of water and corn starch and add as thickening.  Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. 
  4. Toss with the cooked broccoli, if desired, or serve the broccoli on the side.
  5. Serve over rice. Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.

NOTES

Adjust hot sauce to taste and desired spice level or omit for no spice.
Try this with steamed broccoli. 

Honey Soy Chicken

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce*
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into ½-inch strips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Mix together brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and hot sauce in a small bowl.
  2. Lightly salt and pepper the chicken strips.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken strips; brown chicken on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to combine. Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Toss with the cooked broccoli, if desired, or serve the broccoli on the side.
  4. Serve over rice. Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.

NOTES

Adjust hot sauce to taste and desired spice level or omit for no spice.
Try this with your favorite cooked vegetable! Green beans or snap peas would also be delicious.
Slightly adapted from allrecipes.