Smashed Potatoes

These smashed potatoes are a healthy and crispy way of eating potatoes.

I like using a thin red skin potato.  They are easy to work with and come in the perfect

size, for serving. Just pop them in the oven and within minutes they are done.

Top them with vinegar, lemon or lime juice at the end with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

You will want to make these for breakfast or serve as a nice side dish.

Ingredients:

8 red skin potatoes, medium

2 TBS butter, melted

3 TBS red wine vinegar, or lime

3 TBS cilantro leaves, chopped fine

Directions:

1.  Pierce potatoes with a sharp knife.  One pierce on top and one on the bottom.  (By doing this you are

allowing steam to escape.  Otherwise, they will explode).

2.  Place on a microwave-safe plate.  Cook on high for approx. 6-8 mins (depending on microwave)

Test by poking the knife through the potato.  The knife should go all the way through.  

3.  Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

4.  Remove from the microwave and slice potatoes in half.  Cover the potato with a sheet of wax paper or plastic baggie.  With a small plate or bowl press down on each potato to flatten (approx. 1/8-1/4 inch).  Place on a greased baking sheet.  Brush melted butter on each potato half.  Season with salt and pepper.  

Bake in the oven for approx. 15-20 mins, until they become crispy.  

5.  Remove potatoes from the oven.  Drizzle vinegar over the top of potatoes.  Serve with cilantro

 

Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Thighs

Ingredients:

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs

1 cup mojo citrus marinade

fry oil

1 cup gluten-free flour

2 eggs, beaten

2 cups gluten-free seasoned bread crumbs

Directions:

1.  Season chicken with salt and pepper.  Lay chicken flat in a zip lock bag.  Add mojo marinade.  Place bag on a dish, preferably with a rim so the sealed end can rest on, to prevent leakage.  Refrigerate for 4 hrs or overnight.  

2.  Remove chicken from bag and pat dry with paper towels.

3.  Add your favorite fry oil to a skillet.  Heat on med/high temperature.  

4.  Set up three bowls at your work station.  Place flour, eggs, and crumbs into each separate bowls.  Dredge each piece of chicken into flour, then into the beaten egg, then into bread crumbs, covering completely with each ingredient.

Place coated chicken into the hot oil.  Fry on both sides until golden brown.  Add to a baking sheet or dish.  

5.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Bake chicken for approx. 10-15 mins depending on the thickness of chicken.  Season with sea salt.

Tips:  Separate family packed chicken and place the desired amount into freezer bags.  

Add approx 1 cup of Mojo marinade to bags.  Fold up sealed end and tape to bag to prevent leaking.  Place flat in the freezer.  Thaw in the refrigerator when ready to use.

To Spice things up:  Add a few drops of hot sauce to the beaten eggs.