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Peruvian Grilled Chicken Thighs

Ingredients:
8 Red Bird chicken thighs
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups rice, cooked according to package directions
1 ripe avocado, peeled, sliced
4 tablespoons sour cream
Tomato-Cilantro Sauce: recipe follows

How to make it:
In small bowl, mix together coriander, cayenne and salt; rub thighs with mixture. On prepared grill, place chicken and cook, turning, about 12 minutes or until internal temperature of 180°F. is reached when tested with a thermometer. Spoon rice onto 4 individual plates, top with Tomato-Cilantro Sauce and arrange chicken on top. Garnish with avocado slices and dollops of sour cream. Makes 4 servings.

Tomato-Cilantro Sauce:
In blender or food processor, place 2 coarsely chopped ripe tomatoes, 1 coarsely chopped red onion, 1 coarsely chopped clove garlic, 1 jar (7 oz.) roasted red peppers (drained), 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; process until smooth.

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Polenta Chicken

Ingredients:
8 Red Bird Chicken thighs
2 tablespoons Olive oil
2 1/2 cups Tomato sauce
1 14 oz bag Sliced sweet peppers, frozen
1/2 cup Black olives, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup Water
1 tube (1 lb) Prepared polenta

In a large deep skillet over high heat, warm olive oil. Add the chicken thighs and saute for 5 minutes; turn and saute 5 more minutes until very brown. Stir into same skillet the tomato sauce, 1/2 of the bag of peppers, olives and water. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 15 - 18 minutes, until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.

While the chicken is cooking, slice the polenta into 1/2 inch thick rounds. Warm a large, non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the polenta slices on the skillet or griddle; cook 7 minutes on each side. To serve, place the polenta slices on serving dish. Top with chicken; spoon sauce on top. Serves 4. www.Eatchicken.com

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Orange Burgundy Chicken
Submitted by Laurie O. Patterson.

Ingredients:
1 pkg. Red Bird chicken thighs
1 pkg. Red Bird chicken legs
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup red wine
2 Tbs. cornstarch
2 Tbs. packed brown sugar
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 tps. salt

In shallow glass baking dish arrange chicken parts skin side down and thick edges toward the outside. In a bowl mix together marmalade, orange juice, wine, cornstarch, brown sugar, lemon juice and salt. Pour evenly over chicken. Cover with waxed paper and microwave on high for 15 minutes. Turn chicken and continue to cook 5 - 6 min. or until fork tender. Let stand, covered 5 minutes before serving.

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