Pasta Salad

As mentioned in my earlier post, I served my baked chicken with  Pasta Salad.  I am sharing this 'Simple Yet Yummylicious' pasta dish with all my readers out there...

Ingredients:

Cooked pasta, green olives, cucumbers and tomatoes

Salad Dressing:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. ketchup

1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 pinch cayenne papper (or to taste)

Dash of salt (to taste)

1/2 lemon juice

Methods:

1. In a bowl, add in all the ingredients.
2. Whisk with a spoon until thoroughly combined.
3. Spoon the dressing over the salad, mix and serve!

Note:  For the remaining dressing place it into a jar/bottle, cover and keep refrigerated.

I adapted this salad dressing recipe from 'allrecipes' with adjustments to suit my preference.

Baked Chicken With Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

 

Ingredients: (serves 2)

2 chicken whole legs

2 tbsp. homemade taco seasoning mix

Methods:

1. Clean the chicken legs, pat dry with kitchen paper and place inside a Ziploc bag.
2. Sprinkle the taco seasoning mix over the chicken, rub with fingers on both sides of the chicken.
3. Remove air and zip the bag.
4. Place in the fridge overnight.
5. I will squish the bag and turn it over few times to ensure even marination.
6. 30 minutes before baking, I will take it out and leave it in room temperature.
7. Place the marinated chicken in a tray and bake in a Convection Oven of 190 degree Celsius for 30 minutes, turning the chicken over when it has browned on the top and continue baking the other side until cooked.
8. Serve with side of pasta salad.

Note:  Check out in my next post for my Pasta Salad recipe.

Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

I came across this homemade taco seasoning online from 'allrecipes' and have been using it ever since.  I love to marinate my chicken with this seasoning, especially when I am in my 'lazy-mode.'  It is not only quick and easy, but so yummylicious.

Ingredients: (yields 1/2 cup)

2 tbsp. onion powder

1 tbsp. chili powder

1 tbsp. ground cumin

1 tbsp. paprika

1 tbsp. garlic powder

1 tbsp. ground oregano

1 tbsp. caster sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

Few simple methods:

1. In a clean glass jar/bottle add in all the ingredients.
2. Put the lid on.
3. Shake to combine all the ingredients.
4. Place in the fridge.