Autumn Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

A crisp, apple studded, protein rich chicken salad that's perfect for a hearty autumn lunch or even a simple weeknight dinner that won't weigh you down.

It's made healthier with a combination of Greek yogurt and a little mayo, and it pairs beautifully with a hearty whole grain bread. Or you can serve it lower carb over lettuce leaves for another nutritious option.

This version is made with rotisserie chicken but you can use leftover cooked chicken breasts as well. I just recommend that you avoid canned chicken for a better chicken salad.

It's simple to make and worthy of your recipe collection!

Try serving it with baked sweet potato fries or sweet potato chips for a colorful fall pairing.

What is Beef Shawarma?

If you’ve never had beef shawarma, you’re in for a treat.! A famous Middle Eastern street food, shawarma is made with chicken or beef that is heavily marinated in oil, lemon juice, and warm spices. Then, it is placed on a vertical rotisserie or spit and slow-roasted for days until it is unbelievably tender. 

Most commonly, it is shaved off and served stuffed into bread with fresh toppings and a drizzle of tahini or tzatziki. However, you can also find it presented as part of a platter along with sides like tabbouleh and hummus. No matter how it’s plated, it’s always incredible and is guaranteed to leave you coming back for more. 

Don’t worry, though. You don’t need a fancy spit to make your own beef shawarma at home. I’ll show you how to create the same bold flavor and tender texture by searing on the stovetop instead! 

Easy Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks

I set out to make the perfect baked chicken legs and after many batches settled upon what I found to be the best suited marinade and baking method. While the others were good, things like a simple seasoning left us craving more bright flavor, and a sweet and sticky asian marinade baked in a baking dish left us wanting more browned flavor and crispy skin.

Chicken, lemon, garlic and fresh herbs are always a combination you can't go wrong with and this recipe is proof. Simple fresh flavors are usually the best flavor enhancers.

And of course you'll appreciate how easy this is! Just blitz together a quick sauce in the food processor, marinate the chicken legs in it, then bake in the oven on a baking sheet until cooked through. So easy right?

With this recipe you have the option to serve them right from the oven with crispy skin, or at the end baste with the final 1/4 cup reserved sauce. It's a hard choice for me personally, that's why I'll leave it up to you.

Who can resist that crispy chicken skin, but you may also love the extra flavor of that herb sauce (it's just that the oils and liquids in it will quickly soften that crispy skin). So you may just opt to serve the remaining chimichurri sauce tossed with a vegetable side dish instead (potatoes or corn are a great option).

Either way you are going to LOVE this chicken!

WATCH HOW TO MAKE THEM

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Homemade Cobb Salad

It's the super hearty "salad for dinner" kind of salad. A salad that everyone will enjoy.

Loaded to the max with bite size tender rotisserie chicken pieces, super flavorful crispy bacon, vibrantly tasty red onion, rich eggs, creamy avocado, bold blue cheese, and lightly sweet tomatoes.

It's a king of salads and easily worth the extra bit of prep!

This is also customizable with options to switch out the toppings or use a different type of dressing.

Fresh Tomato Salad

A super simple salad that packs in an abundance of fresh satisfying flavor.

This tomato salad couldn't be easier to make yet it's one of those side dishes you'd want to polish off yourself - forget the main dish!

It's a great way to use up garden tomatoes, or an opportunity to snag the colorful medley at the grocery store that's in season during summer.

If you love tomatoes this is a must try recipe for you!

It's often times the easy things that turn out to be some of the best, this salad is proof of that. Simple flavors that together create something sure to impress.

Easy Avocado Salad

It is sides like this Avocado Salad recipe that we crave over and over again.

It's all about using an abundance of fresh ingredients and a complementary blend of flavors.

You'll love that it's easy to throw together, no cooking is required, and it's an inexpensive side. Especially during summer when all these fruits and veggies are in season.

It's filling and something you can feel great about serving and will easily be a highlight of any meal!

Looking for more ways to make kebabs? Try my two super popular recipes - Steak Kebabs and Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs.

A Must Try Kebab Recipe!

In this tempting summer dinner recipe you get an abundance of goodness, and they're healthy too.

Tender, well seasoned chicken and lightly charred and smoky bell pepper, zucchini and onion. What's not to love here?

It's a restaurant quality Greek style recipe you'll find to be a staple every summer!

What is Chimichurri Sauce?

Chimichurri is a condiment or marinade similar to pesto but rather it's parsley and vinegar-based. It's a common dish that you'll find in South American and Central American countries such as Argentina and Mexico.

My husband lived in Argentina for two years before we were married so he introduced me to a few of the classics that I instantly fell in love with. Among there were breaded Milanesa, flakey beef and olive-filled Empanadas, Alfajores cookies layered with sweet dulce de leche, and lively homemade Chimichurri sauce (which he loves on Choripan).

Of course, I was smitten after one taste of that refreshing sauce and I've been making it regularly ever since. My family loves it and it's a simple way to upgrade an otherwise insipid chicken or steak dinner.

Plus it's a healthy recipe jam-packed with fresh herbs and it has no added sugars (unlike BBQ sauces and others).

Is This Recipe Authentic?

Authentic Argentine Chimichurri is made with parsley and oregano, but no cilantro. I prefer the flavor of the added cilantro but to make it authentic you can omit the cilantro and replace it with more parsley. The region my husband lived in also never served spicy food (even black pepper) so depending on the area red pepper flakes may not be in authentic chimichurri sauce.

Other additions I added for more flavor were some red onion and a bit of lemon in place of some of the red wine vinegar. They're the perfect finishing touches!

Steak Kebabs (Skewers) - A Must Try Steak Recipe!

These steak kabobs start with the most flavorful marinade mixture made with richly flavored ingredients like Worcestershire, soy sauce, and bright red wine vinegar. And of course, a generous amount of marinating time really allows the flavors to soak right into the beef and also help tenderize it.

Steak Kebab Recipe Video

The recipe itself is really easy to make, it just takes a bit of time to get everything threaded onto the skewers so grab a friend to make it go twice as fast. Kids love to help with this part—just be careful with the sharp ends of bamboo skewers or metal skewers! You can enjoy the best steak kabobs year-round by using an indoor grill pan.

You'll love them for entertaining and cookouts. Just keep in mind they'll go quick so you may want to do a double batch. Sometimes we add some chicken to half the skewers and top sirloin steak on the other half of the skewers.

One of My Favorite Chicken Recipes

This is one of my favorite chicken recipes because the chicken is just so tasty. The delicious flavor comes from the use of bone-in, skin-on thighs and a quick garlic herb marinade.

I love the way the veggies and apples compliment the chicken. And since everything is roasted together the flavors have a chance to meld during that cook time.

This meal just has fall written all over it with it's seasonal veggies and the fact that it's just total good for the soul comfort food perfect for a cool breezy fall day.