THRIFTY THURSDAY

MORNING EVERYONE

Two more sleeps and we are heading to the sun... Just want to relax by our pool, read some good books, enjoy my Besties company and go to some ballgames... Oh I forgot do some shopping... Today is gloomy out, what happened to the sun... oh I forgot it is waiting for me in Arizona..

SPICY HONEY CHICKEN

SALAD

Ingredients

• 1-2 heads Romaine or Red Leaf Lettuce
• 2 ripe but firm mangoes, chilled
• 2-3 ripe but firm avocados
• optional: thinly sliced red onions
• Spicy Honey Chicken
• Honey Citrus Vinaigrette

Directions

While chicken is grilling, wash lettuce and divide among serving plates. Slice avocados, onions, and mangoes and place them on top of the lettuce. When chicken is finished, let it sit for 5 minutes before slicing to preserve the juices. Then slice it up and divide among the salads. Pour dressing over and serve.

CITRUS HONEY
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup canola oil
1 Tbl unseasoned rice vinegar
1 Tbl honey
1 Tbl fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp grainy mustard
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
2-3 dashes hot pepper sauce

SPICY HONEY SAUCE
FOR CHICKEN 

• 1 c Bottled chili sauce
• 1⁄4 c Minced Onion
• 2 T Dry red wine
• 1 T Worcestershire sauce
• 1 t Dijon mustard

1.Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.

2. Heat in a sauce pan to boiling, stirring constantly.
3. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes.
4. Brush sauce on chicken  during the last 5 minutes of cooking

THRIFTY THURSDAY

Grilling Brushes. You can  use good-quality paintbrushes from the hardware store and replace them often, since after a while it's hard to get them clean. Pastry brushes are fine but expensive.

Still have a little bit of work to do around here but this is the least rush I have felt in a longtime when trying to get ready to head off on a holiday so that is a good thing...

ENJOY

CHEERS

GRANNY