Super Fast Spice Rubbed Chicken

from prudy!

Ingredients:
•1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken (breasts, thighs, tenderloins)
•1/2 teaspoon each:
•salt
•pepper
•cumin
•chili powder (you can use chipotle for smokiness)
•paprika (you can use smoked for more smokiness)
•garlic powder
•coriander
•2 tablespoons brown sugar
Method:


Ideally, you're going to add all your spices to a bowl, mix them up and sprinkle them on the chicken. I said ideally. What I really do is grab the spices out of the cupboard, sprinkle them on one side of the chicken, rub it in, flip it over and repeat. Please don't measure and use your favorite spices, of course. Now, preheat a grill (indoor or outdoor) a saute pan or the broiler. You want a good high heat. Spray your cooking surface with no stick cooking spray, or add a bit of oil. Grill or saute for about 6 minutes per side. Broil on a foil lined cookie sheet about six inches from the source for about five minutes per side. Always check the center to be sure it is no longer pink. Let rest for five minutes.
Estimated Cost: $2.25


Sweet and Spicy Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas
Ingredients:
•2 cups leftover spice rubbed chicken
•2 cups shreded cheese (preferrably a blend of jack and cheddar)
•2 tablespoons prepared salsa
•2 tablespoons chopped green onions
•1 tablespoon brown sugar
•8 flour tortillas
•butter, for spreading on tortillas
Method:


Heat a griddle over medium high heat. In a large bowl combine chicken, cheese, salsa, onions, and sugar. Heat tortillas, one a time, on griddle. When the tortilla is soft, place chicken filling on tortilla on one side. Fold in half. Cook until cheese melts. Spread lightly with butter.
Estimated Cost: $6.00 for 8