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RICK'S RUB™ ASIAN CHICKEN TERIYAKI

8/4/2021

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Everyone needs a quick weeknight meal that will please the whole family. Try this quick and easy chicken teriyaki with Rick's Rub™ Asian for a delicious, wholesome meal.







INGREDIENTS:
4-6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 medium sized zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces
2-3 tsp Rick's Rub™ Asian seasoning
1 clove garlic, chopped
2-3 tbsp brown sugar
1/4-1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
grated ginger, to taste

METHOD:
  1. Heat skillet over medium-high heat on stove. Season chicken thigh pieces with Rick's Rub™ Asian seasoning and add to skillet once the skillet is hot to allow the chicken to sear. 
  2. Add zucchini pieces to skillet once chicken has a light sear and continue to cook until softened.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and add garlic; saute until garlic is fragrant.
  4. In a small dish, mix the brown sugar, soy sauce, and grated ginger (if desired) and add sauce to skillet to reduce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes over low heat until sauce is reduced and coats the chicken and zucchini.
  5. Remove from heat and serve over rice or quinoa.

Serves 2-4

*Chefs Tip: substitute your favourite seasonal vegetables and add Rick's Rub™ Heat for a customized creation!


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CRISPY COATERS TUSCAN HEALTHY CHICKEN NUGGETS

4/20/2021

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The kids want chicken nuggets but you don't want to feed them something so unhealthy!

Get the kids to help in the kitchen by making their own chicken nuggets with chunks of lean chicken breast coated in Rick's Real Foods™ Crispy Coaters Coarse ft. Rick's Rub™ Tuscan!


INGREDIENTS:
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1 lb chicken breasts, cut into 2" chunks
1 pouch Rick's Real Foods™ Crispy Coaters Coarse ft. Rick's Rub™ Tuscan

METHOD:
  1. Preheat oven to 400F or air fryer to 390F
  2. In a bag, toss chicken breast pieces together with the contents of 1 pouch of Rick's Real Foods™ Crispy Coaters Coarse ft. Rick's Rub™ Tuscan until coated
  3. On a parchment lined baking sheet, bake coated chicken in the oven for 4 mins, or until cooked through and golden brown. *If air frying, put coated chicken in the air fryer basket and air fry for 4-5 mins, or until cooked through and golden brown*

Serve with steamed vegetables and Rick's Rub™ seasoned French fries for a healthy, delicious meal for the whole family

Serves 2-4
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Rick's Rub Asian Chicken Wings

1/8/2021

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For these easy Chicken Wings, ask you local butcher for chicken wings and drumettes.
 
INGREDIENTS:
20 pieces of fresh Chicken wings
4 Tbs Rick’s Rub Asian seasoning
 

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METHOD:
  1. Preheat oven to 400F
  2. Rub chicken wings with 4 Tbs Rick’s Rub Asian seasoning. 
  3. Allow seasoned chicken wings to stand for 10 mins
  4. Place chicken wings on oiled baking sheet and put into preheated oven
  5. Turn the wings over about halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking
  6. Cook about 45 mins
 
Serve with cole slaw and cold beer
Serves 4

*Note: Try cooking these Chicken Wings in your Air Fryer, crisp and ready to eat in 20 mins!

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Rick's Rub Moroccan Chicken Breast

6/25/2020

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Moroccan Chicken Breast

For an exotic and flavourful main course, use Rick's Rub Moroccan on your bone-in or boneless chicken breasts.







INGREDIENTS:

2-4 bone-in or boneless chicken breasts
1-2 tsp Rick's Rub Moroccan seasoning

METHOD;
  1. Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. Season each chicken breast with 1/2 tsp of Rick's Rub Moroccan, or to taste. Rub the seasoning into the meat for even coverage.
  3. Place chicken in an oven-safe dish and roast in 375F oven for 30-40 mins or until internal temperature reaches 165F. Allow chicken to rest for a juicy entree.
Serve with your favourite side dishes for a delicious meal. 

Pro Tip: If there are leftovers, chop chicken to add to salads, wraps, or sandwiches for lunch!

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Rick's Rub Fajitas

11/20/2019

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Fajitas
Try Rick's Rub Moroccan seasoning in your fajitas! Same flavour profile as the Big Guy seasoning packets, without the guilt!

INGREDIENTS:
1 tsp cooking oil
1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, wedges
1 Tbs Rick's Rub Moroccan, or to taste
Optional: 1 tsp Rick's Rub Heat for added spice

METHOD:
  1. Preheat large pan on stove, medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, add oil.
  2. Season the chicken slices with 1 Tbs Rick's Rub Moroccan. Toss to coat.
  3. Once pan is hot, add seasoned chicken slices and cook through. Remove from pan and add vegetables, allowing to saute until tender and caramelized.
  4. Add cooked chicken back to pan with vegetables and toss to combine. Cook for an additional 2-5 mins.
Serve with tortillas, sour cream, salsa, cheese, guacamole, and other fajita favourites.
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Moroccan Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl

9/4/2018

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Moroccan Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl

​Need a quick weeknight meal? Or trying to clear out the fridge? This is the meal for you! 







INGREDIENTS:

3 bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 Tbs Rick's Rub Moroccan seasoning

METHOD:
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. On a well-greased sheet pan, place chicken and vegetables, lightly tossing with Rick's Rub Moroccan seasoning until evenly coated.
  2. Bake in oven 30-40 minutes or until cooked through. For a deeper flavour, broil for 2-3 minutes or until edges of peppers become slightly crispy.
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Serve with rice, fresh avocado or your favourite fajita toppings, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

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Moroccan Spiced CHicken Noodle Soup

9/19/2017

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Moroccan Spiced Chicken Noodle Soup
Add some warm flavour to your canned soup this Fall with Rick's Rub Moroccan.

INGREDIENTS:
1 can of your favourite Chicken Noodle Soup
1 1/2 tsp Rick's Rub Moroccan seasoning, or to taste




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METHOD:
  1. Prepare Chicken Noodle Soup according to package instructions
  2. Add 1 1/2 tsp of Rick's Rub Moroccan seasoning to soup and allow to simmer to blend the flavours
Serve with a slice of crusty bread or your favourite crackers

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Sweet, Spicy, and Sticky Chicken Thighs

2/16/2017

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Sweet, Spicy, and Sticky Chicken Thighs

What to do with chicken thighs? Everyone will want more of this scrumptious sweet, spicy, and sticky recipe which can be adapted to any cut of poultry.





INGREDIENTS:
6-8 bone-in chicken thighs
2 Tbs Rick's Rub Original seasoning
1 tsp Rick's Rub Heat seasoning
1/3 cup honey
1 Tbs apple cider vinegar

METHOD:
  1. Preheat oven to 375F
  2. Combine Rick's Rub Original and Rick's Rub Heat seasonings and rub over chicken thighs until evenly coated
  3. In a preheated oven-safe skillet, add a splash of vegetable oil or coconut oil and brown chicken on all sides. Once browned, remove from heat
  4. Combine honey and apple cider vinegar to make a sauce. Pour over chicken thighs, toss to coat
  5. Bake chicken in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through
  6. Remove from oven and allow to rest

Serve hot with rice and steamed broccoli
Serves 3-4

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RICK'S RUB TUSCAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

6/8/2016

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Use leftover chicken pieces to make this flavourful and hearty chicken noodle soup. A perfect meal for a rainy day or when it's time to clean out the fridge.

INGREDIENTS:
2-3 carrots, chopped
2-3 celery ribs, chopped
1 onion, cut into wedges
3-4 mushrooms, cut into bite-sized pieces (if desired)
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups chicken, bite-sized pieces
1 cup dried short pasta
1 Tbs Rick's Rub Tuscan seasoning
1/2 Tbs Rick's Rub Original seasoning
optional: 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

METHOD:
  1. In a large pot, saute carrots, celery, onion, and mushrooms, until tender and onions are translucent
  2. Add chicken broth to pot. Bring pot to a simmer and add chicken pieces
  3. Add Rick's Rub Tuscan and Rick's Rub Original seasonings to soup. Adjust seasonings to taste
  4. Add dried pasta while soup is lightly boiling and allow to cook until pasta is al dente
  5. Take soup off of the heat and stir in fresh parsley, if desired

Serve with fresh crusty bread
Serves 4
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SLOW COOKER TUSCAN CHICKEN

6/7/2016

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Need a family-friendly weeknight meal? Use that slow cooker and Rick's Rub Tuscan!

INGREDIENTS:
4 chicken breasts
2 tsp Rick's Rub Tuscan
6 BC New potatoes
your favourite steamed vegetables

METHOD:
  1. Rub each chicken breast with 1/2 tsp Rick's Rub Tuscan seasoning and place in slow cooker liner
  2. Put liner into slow cooker and set on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours
  3. In a small saucepot, boil potatoes until tender in centre
  4. Steam a selection of your favourite vegetables

Serve Tuscan chicken breast, potatoes, and vegetables hot for an easy weeknight meal
Serves 4
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