In the Kitchen — Entrées

Chipotle Grilled Chicken Breast with Blueberry-Peach Salsa

INGREDIENTS Marinated chicken 1/4 cup Acala Farms Pure Cottonseed Oil 1/4 cup blueberries, fresh 3 Tbsp blueberry juice 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Smoky Chipotle Cottonseed Oil 1 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil 1 Tbsp oregano, minced 2 Tbsp lime juice Kosher salt 8 chicken breast, skinless Salsa 1 cup blueberries, fresh 1/2 cup peaches, fresh or frozen, diced 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Pure Cottonseed Oil 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 Tbsp shallot, minced 1 Tbsp Acala Farms Jalapeño-Lime Cottonseed Oil 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper    METHOD For the marinade: Combine the Acala Farms Pure...

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Chicken Satay

Skewered chicken flavored with peanuts and spices — this unusual dish is exotic enough to thrill the grownups but mild enough for kids — perfect for a family cookout or a small outdoor party. Serve these with skewers of grilled vegetables — Vidalia onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and red bell peppers. Delicious! Yield: 6 to 8 servings INGREDIENTS 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup orange juice 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Pure Cottonseed Oil 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 Tbsp minced onion 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground...

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Spicy Peach Glazed Chicken

INGREDIENTS 2 cups peach preserves or jam 1 tsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil 3 tsp Acala Farms Pure Cottonseed Oil 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 -2 tsp Acala Farms Jalapeño-Lime Cottonseed Oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 8 chicken breasts 4 ripe peaches, cut in half and pitted METHOD Preheat the grill. Combine five ingredients for the glaze in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Reserve 1/2 cup. Brush the chicken with Acala Farms Jalapeño-Lime Cottonseed Oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place skin-side down and cook for 6 to 7...

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Butternut Squash with Rice and Raisins

Showcase the color and flavor of fall’s harvest with this easy yet deeply satisfying vegetarian (and vegan) meal.  INGREDIENTS 1 small butternut squash, peeled, deseeded, and diced into 1/2-inch pieces 1 small onion, thinly sliced 3 Tbsp Acala Farms Pure Cottonseed Oil 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp curry powder 1 bay leaf 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock 3 cups cooked brown rice 1/3 cup raisins 1/3 cup toasted pistachios or pine nuts 1 orange, peeled and roughly chopped Garnish: 1 Tbsp chopped scallions or chives  METHOD In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté butternut squash and onion in...

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