Sunday, March 18, 2012

Chipotle Spiced BBQ Grilled Chicken with Bacon Garlic Roasted Asparagus

Grilled chicken breast is a simple, quick and delicious protein that can be spiced up in so many ways.  Smokey chipotle flavors enhance bbq grilled chicken and the addition of roasted asparagus in bacon fat with fresh garlic turn this dish from simple to extraordinary.  Play around with different flavors and home made sauces to truly make this dish your own.

Ingredients:
1-2 pounds fresh free range chicken breast
All natural liquid smoke
All natural chipotle seasoning
Organic gluten free all natural BBQ sauce (Organic Ville Original BBQ Sauce)
2 cloves fresh garlic minced
1 tablespoon bacon grease
1 pound fresh asparagus
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

Method:
1.) Preheat outdoor grill to 450 degrees.  Season chicken breast with several dashes of liquid smoke, chipotle seasoning, sea salt and black pepper.
2.) Preheat oven broiler to 500 degrees.  Wash asparagus and chop off ends about 2 inches up stock.  Place bacon grease in cast iron skillet and lay asparagus flat in skillet.  Season with sea salt, black pepper, and fresh garlic.
3.) Add chicken to grill for 6-8 minutes then flip.  Cook 6-8 more minutes.  During last 2 minutes, brush with BBQ sauce if desired.
4.) While chicken is cooking for last 6-8 minutes, place asparagus under broiler.  Turn asparagus after 4 minutes.  Continue cooking 4 more minutes or until asparagus is desired tenderness.  Be careful not to over cook asparagus. 

*Sever with a side of fried sweet potatoes or fresh baby greens salad and a glass of wine of course!

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