JUNE IS BUSTIN' OUT ALL OVER ~ (PICNIC SUPPER) LEMON-LIME CHICKEN TENDERS & COLD SESAME NOODLES

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LEMON-LIME CHICKEN TENDERS

~ Great on the grill and easy to pack and go

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2 packages boneless, skinless chicken tenders

(or 6 chicken breast halves)

1/3 cup olive oil

juice and zest of 1 or 2 lemons

juice and zest of 1 or 2 limes

4 cloves minced garlic

4 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. coarse salt

fresh ground pepper to taste

• Rinse and pat chicken dry. Pound between waxed paper to flatten. Combine olive oil, lime & lemon juice and zest, garlic, cayenne pepper, cilantro, salt & pepper. Pour over chicken and marinate up to 12 hours.
• Grill tenders for 2 minutes on each side or breast halves five minutes on each side or until done (depending on thickness). Let rest before serving or chill and pack for picnic served with Cold Sesame Noodles. (4-6 servings)

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COLD SESAME NOODLES

~ Delicious and easy ... perfect for a picnic

(adjust the hot spice according to taste)

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1 pound whole wheat spaghetti or linguine

(cooked, drained, and rinsed with cold water)

4 Tbsp. sesame oil

1/4 cup rice vinegar

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 (1/4 - inch) slices chopped fresh ginger

4 cloves chopped garlic

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/2 tsp. dried hot red pepper flakes

1 Tbsp. Chinese chile oil

2 healthy Tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar

1/4 - 1/2 cup pasta cooking water or organic chicken broth

chopped scallions

chopped peanuts

additional chopped cilantro or parsley

• Toss cooked pasta with 2 Tbsp. sesame oil to evenly coat.
• Combine garlic and ginger in food processor. Add remaining 2 Tbsp. sesame oil and remaining ingredients except water or broth. Puree until smooth and pour over noodles. Toss well. Add needed water or broth to thin. Transfer to container and top with chopped scallions, peanuts and cilantro. (4-8 servings)

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