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Margherita Chicken Breasts

HDumptyEsq
HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
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Marinated some chicken breasts in a Margherita mix. Stuffed them with buffalo mozzarella, chopped jalepenos and cilantro.
Raised, indirect at 400, pulled at 165. Went with corn and pepper relish, watermelon, tomato and strawberry salsa, mashed tears (just coz) and sautéed mushrooms. Made a sweet and sour glaze by reducing some Margherita mix with honey till it was syrupy. Don't know if I've got room for the peach tart (done in the big clock). Too many Margheritas? 
I-)

Tony in Brentwood, TN.

Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

"I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    @HDumptyEsq‌
    Brother that's impressive! Outstanding job my friend! =D> =D> =D> =D>

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • HDumptyEsq
    HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
    Thanks @SGH. Coming from you that's a real compliment.

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    @HDumptyEsq‌
    Brother you give me more credit than I deserve but I thank you nonetheless. And believe me when I say that you both earned and deserve the compliments. The food looks excellent my friend. Good job!

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    @HDumptyEsq‌
    Did you like that marinate?

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Sounds and looks delicious - where'd ya get buffalo mozz?
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  • Philly35
    Philly35 Posts: 859
    Looks good!
    NW IOWA
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    Outstanding. I would eat all of that.

    @nolaegghead‌ - try Costco. They carry an Italian one that's pretty damn good for the price. Not burrata, but makes a great caprese salad among other things. Great on pizza margherita as well.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • HDumptyEsq
    HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
    nolaegghead said:
    Sounds and looks delicious - where'd ya get buffalo mozz?
    Publix locally.
    SGH said:
    @HDumptyEsq‌ Did you like that marinate?
    To be honest, it doesn't do much for chicken breasts but I thought I'd give it a whirl. I think chic breasts are hard to marinate - they're fairly dense. Personally I like 'em skin on and bone in. 'Er indoors bought these - happy wife - happy life…….

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    @HDumptyEsq‌
    Got to keep the wife happy. No doubt about that. I like to give chicken breast a simple brine. It works wonders my friend. Hard to beat in my opinion. Brine and then rub with seasoning of choice.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • HDumptyEsq
    HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
    SGH said:
    @HDumptyEsq‌ Got to keep the wife happy. No doubt about that. I like to give chicken breast a simple brine. It works wonders my friend. Hard to beat in my opinion. Brine and then rub with seasoning of choice.
    Agreed 100%. I'm a brining believer.

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,174
    I made Margherita Chicken Skewers last year at the Owosso Farmers Market. I thought they were darn tasty. The chicken was already cut into skewer size so the marinade really got to work on them. Did you include the tequila?
    Flint, Michigan
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    That sounds effing awesome! The salsa sounds interesting. How was the flavor contrast? And the margaritas...good call man! Try this Margarita on for size (it's my fav).
    Maxim Exclusive: Tequila Time With Sammy Hagar: http://youtu.be/M6WfIxr3gL4
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    caliking said:
    Outstanding. I would eat all of that. @nolaegghead‌ - try Costco. They carry an Italian one that's pretty damn good for the price. Not burrata, but makes a great caprese salad among other things. Great on pizza margherita as well.
    @caliking Made from real Italian buffalo milk?  mmmm.....I'm sold.  The only thing better would be made that morning....
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  • BYS1981
    BYS1981 Posts: 2,533
    I would like to come over for dinner.
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    @nolaegghead‌ - this is what the container looks like:

    http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GDumo-L5FgE/ThigMvb4vdI/AAAAAAAAAPA/VXZjI3yCVW4/s1600/photo.jpg

    Not made every morning, but supposedly Italian.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
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  • HDumptyEsq
    HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
    Fred19Flintstone said:
    I made Margherita Chicken Skewers last year at the Owosso Farmers Market. I thought they were darn tasty. The chicken was already cut into skewer size so the marinade really got to work on them. Did you include the tequila?
    I drank the Tequila and was so full I fell asleep in front of the telly. :)
    @NPHuskerFL.. I rode my Harley from San Diego to Cabo and that's where I first tried Grand Marnier in a Margherita. Now it's SOP

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    Really like new cooks. Thanks
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • HDumptyEsq
    HDumptyEsq Posts: 1,095
    @Mickey. Thanks. How's retirement treating you - it's hard to get that gas out of your blood, isn't it.

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

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    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    HDumptyEsq said:

    @Mickey. Thanks. How's retirement treating you - it's hard to get that gas out of your blood, isn't it.

    44 years at Toyota got the gas out. Going fine, wished I had done this several years ago. Thanks for asking.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • nolaegghead
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    caliking said:
    @nolaegghead‌ - this is what the container looks like: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GDumo-L5FgE/ThigMvb4vdI/AAAAAAAAAPA/VXZjI3yCVW4/s1600/photo.jpg Not made every morning, but supposedly Italian.
    Thanks @caliking I'm on it.  I guess I never looked for it at Costco.  Our store has only been open for 6 months or so.
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
     Too many Margheritas? 
    I-)
    Those words have never and will never be uttered from my mouth.  Good looking cook!
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • HDumptyEsq
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    saluki2007 said:
     Too many Margheritas? 
    I-)
    Those words have never and will never be uttered from my mouth.  Good looking cook!
    I'm a bourbon (Makers) drinker normally. 4 of those Patrons kicked butt! I will admit to being overly liberal. :-j

    Tony in Brentwood, TN.

    Medium BGE, New Braunfels off-set smoker, 3-burner Charbroiler gasser, mainly used for Eggcessory  storage, old electric upright now used for Amaz-N-Smoker.

    "I like cooking with wine - sometimes I put it in the food." - W. C. Fields

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