Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs Recipe

Originally posted 2015. Updated with new content and photos.

Summer means grilling! My family and I grill year-round, and during the winter, my brave hubby battles the elements and grills in his winter coat and snow boots. I'm not that brave. I'm a wimp in the cold and opt to grill inside with my stove's attachment.

This easy recipe requires only a few ingredients and is perfect for those impromptu get-togethers. You could easily use this recipe on chicken breasts, wings, etc., but legs were the choice this time, and I chose to use Cherchies® Lem 'n Pepper Spicy Blend. 

Try our other flavorful spices too! (I usually make a batch of chicken legs with an assortment of our seasoning blends and have our guests choose their favorites). This recipe would be a lot of fun for a game night meal.

Thanks for stopping by:) Comment below if you have made these chicken legs and your favorite Cherchies® Seasoning Blend. Come back again for more family-tested recipes, entertaining ideas, and cooking tips using all our favorite Cherchies® gourmet products.

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Ingredients

• Chicken legs

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• Cherchies® Lem 'n Pepper Spicy Blend 

**(Could substitute Cherchies®Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning, Cherchies®Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning, Cherchies®Garlic Seasoning, Cherchies®Pepper Pizzazz Seasoning, Cherchies® Salsa Seasoning, or Cherchies®Pepper 'n Lime Seasoning for a completely different taste...or mix them up!)

Preparation

Light the grill and turn it on high.  After five minutes, turn the grill down to low.

Brush Olive oil on Chicken legs.  Generously coat all sides of chicken with Cherchies® Lem 'n Pepper Spicy Blend (or any of our seasoning blends).

Place chicken legs on the grill and cook, turning every five minutes until juices run clear.  The result, lovely, juicy grilled chicken legs.  Enjoy!

Lem'n Pepper Chicken Recipe

Creole Kabobs Recipe

Creole Kabobs Recipe

We love it when customers send us recipes using our gourmet products.  This tasty recipe, sent to us by Kim S. of Honeybrook, PA, features Cherchies® Brush 'N Broil sauce and Cherchies® Lem 'N Pepper Seasoning Blend.  It is “family-approved, and you will elicit oohs and aahs every time you make these tasty kabobs.”

Have you ever noticed people seem happier when the weather is warmer?  Did you know summer is the favorite season for most? I love Summer!  Flip flops, warm sunshine, flowers, swimming, the beach, the smells of barbeques wafting through the air... Summer is alive and vibrant!  It is a time for cookouts and to slow down, grill, and chill with family and friends, and easy peasy no-fuss meals are a must on the menu.  

Speaking of grilling, our Brush 'N Broil Sauce is like liquid gold in a bottle for all you grill masters out there and the key to this recipe's intense flavor.  This specialty non-ketchup sauce is like none other, a mildly hot sauce made with olive oil and a rich blend of spices and natural flavors.  It is perfect in stir-fries, as a dip, and especially as a marinade for meats, seafood, and vegetables. 

So if you are looking to amp up your grilling game with an easy recipe guaranteed to impress your family and friends, consider these flavorful kabobs featuring Cherchies® Brush 'N Broil Sauce!  You will not be disappointed.

Thanks for stopping by:) Comment below if you have made this delicious recipe. Come back again for more family-tested recipes, entertaining ideas, and cooking tips using all our favorite Cherchies® gourmet products.

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Ingredients

• 2 bell peppers, cut into 1-inch chunks

• 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch chunks

• 1 lb. Andouille sausage, cut into 1⁄2 inch thick rounds (You can substitute German sausage)

• 1 can pineapple chunks (fresh is fine too)

• 1 lb. large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1⁄2 cup Cherchies® Brush 'N Broil Sauce

• Non-stick cooking spray

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Cherchies® Lem 'N Pepper Spicy Seasoning Blend

Preparation

Spray 4 to 6 skewers with cooking spray. Put ingredients on a skewer in the order they are listed in the recipe. (Skewer the sausage through the casing, leaving the cut edge open for even cooking. Skewer the shrimp through the length of the shrimp.)

Place skewers on a cookie tray and brush generously with Brush 'N Broil, turning to coat evenly on all sides.

Place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Place on grill over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes per 1/4 turn.

Sprinkle with Lem'n Pepper Spicy Seasoning Blend during the last two minutes of grilling.

Enjoy!

20 Sweet & Savory Compound Butter Recipes

20 Sweet & Savory Compound Butter Recipes

So what is “churning” in our kitchen today? Compound butter! If you have never made compound butter, then you are missing out! Compound butter is a cinch to make, and it adds a rich finish to pretty much everything, meats, seafood, bread, vegetables, pancakes, waffles, and so much more. We wanted to share 20 of our favorite compound butter combinations below (using, you guessed it, Cherchies® products) and directions on how to make them.

So what exactly is compound butter? It is softened butter infused with sweet or savory ingredients. The possibilities are endless for what can go into butter-herbs, cheese, fruit, mustard, spices, jams, fruit, bacon, etc. Talk about a blank canvas!

Sweet compound butter pairs well with scones, rolls, pancakes, waffles, biscuits, croissants, etc., whereas savory compound butter is better with meats, seafood, bread, vegetables, popcorn, and pasta. And sometimes, the sweet and savory are paired together to create something unusually delicious, such as Blackberry Preserves, Champagne Mustard, and butter.

Compound butter is perfect for holidays and parties or anytime you feel fancy, but it also makes an ideal gift for the food-lover in your life. Wrap it up or spread the love into a pretty bowl or container, and voila, an instant homemade gift!

So what are you waiting for? Mix up your favorite Cherchies® products today and make tasty compound butter. You will not be disappointed! Comment below and let us know your favorite combinations or if you have a new mix to share. Have fun!

Enjoy!

Sweet Compound butters- Use on scones, rolls, pancakes, waffles, French Toast, biscuits, corn bread, croissants, and toasted bagels.

• Fig, cinnamon, and honey butter- Combine 1/2 c. (8 Tablespoons) unsalted softened butter with 1/4 cup Cherchies® Fig Preserves with Cinnamon, and 1 Tablespoon honey.

• Strawberry honey butter- Combine 1/2 c. (8 Tablespoons) unsalted softened butter with 1/4 cup Cherchies® Strawberry Butter Spread, and 1 Tablespoon honey.

• Cranberry Butter with Champagne- Combine 1/2 c. (8 Tablespoons) unsalted softened butter with 1/4 cup Cherchies® Cranberry Preserves with Champagne, and 1 teaspoon (tsp) orange zest.

• Blackberry Bourbon Butter- Combine 1/2 c. (8 Tablespoons) unsalted softened butter, 1/4 cup Cherchies® Blackberry Seedless Preserves, 2 teaspoons (tsp) honey, and 2 teaspoons (tsp) Bourbon (optional).

• Cherry Vanilla Butter- Combine 1/2 c. (8 Tablespoons) unsalted softened butter, 1/4 cup Cherchies® Cherry Butter Spread, and 1 teaspoon (tsp) vanilla.

• Apple Cinnamon Honey Butter- Combine 1/2 c. butter (8 Tablespoons) unsalted softened butter with 1/4 cup Cherchies® Apple Butter Spread, and 1 Tablespoon honey.

• Strawberry Lemon Butter- Combine 1/2 c. (8 Tablespoons) unsalted softened butter, 1/4 cup Cherchies® Strawberry Butter Spread, and 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp.) lemon zest.

• Blackberry Lemon Butter- Combine 1/2 c. (8 Tablespoons) unsalted softened butter, 1/4 cup Cherchies® Blackberry Preserves, and 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp.) lemon zest.

Savory Compound Butters- Add to meats, seafood, breads, vegetables, popcorn, and pasta.

• Blackberry Champagne Butter- Combine 1/2 c. (8 Tablespoons) unsalted softened butter, 1/4 cup Cherchies® Blackberry Preserves and 2 Tablespoons Cherchies® Champagne mustard. This sweet and savory combination is absolutely fantastic on salmon!

• Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Butter- 1/2 cup (8 Tablespoons) unsalted butter, 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning Blend.

• Garlic, Herb and Parmesan Butter- 1/2 cup (8 Tablespoons) salted butter, 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Cherchies® Garlic’n Herb Seasoning Blend.

• Champagne Herb Butter- 1/2 cup (8 Tablespoons) salted butter, 1-2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) Tarragon and 2 Tablespoons Cherchies® Champagne Mustard.

• Lemon Dill Mustard Butter- Combine 1/2 cup (8 Tablespoons) unsalted butter, 1-2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) Cherchies® Lem’n Dill and 2 Tablespoons Cherchies® Champagne Mustard.

• Basil and Herb Butter- Combine 1/2 cup (8 Tablespoons) unsalted butter, 1-2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz Seasoning Blend.

• Cranberry Mustard Butter- Combine 1/2 cup (8 Tablespoons) salted butter, 1-2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) Cherchies® Cranberry Mustard.

• Lemon Pepper Butter- Combine 1/2 cup (8 Tablespoons) unsalted butter, 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Cherchies® Lem’n Pepper Seasoning Blend.

• Pepper and Lime Butter- Combine 1/2 cup (8 Tablespoons) salted butter, 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Cherchies® Pepper’n Lime Seasoning Blend.

• Mexican Fiesta Butter- Combine 1/2 cup (8 Tablespoons) unsalted butter and 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend.

• Garlic and Herb Butter- Combine 1/2 cup (8 Tablespoons) unsalted butter, 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning Blend, 1 teaspoon Rosemary, and 1 teaspoon Thyme.

• Cajun Butter- Combine 1/2 cup (8 Tablespoons) unsalted butter and 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Cherchies® Cajun Seasoning.

Here is how it is done

Soften Butter

It all starts with this key ingredient...butter! Make sure to use unsalted butter so you can control the salt, unless directed otherwise. Allow the butter to come to room temperature. I usually leave the butter out on my counter for a couple of hours, but some sources suggest cutting the butter into chunks and setting aside.

Mix

Once the butter is softened, combine the desired ingredients in a bowl with a whisk, rubber spatula, or a hand mixer. I will often soften several sticks of butter and divide them into ramekins so I can make several flavors.

Chill
Once the butter is in your desired container, chill the butter in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. The butter should be nice and firm when it is ready. Experiment and have fun!

• Cylinder/log- Turn the mixture out onto a long sheet of plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or parchment paper. Use the wrap/foil to roll the butter into a cylinder. Twist the ends, gradually applying more pressure as you twist in order to make the cylinder taut. Once the butter has chilled, slice the butter into discs or “coins” as some like to say.

• Bowl- For a more rustic presentation, spread the butter into a pretty bowl or container. Presented this way would make perfect gifts.

• Shape it- Spread the butter on a baking sheet and once it is chilled, use cookie cutters to create festive shapes OR spread the butter into plastic candy molds before chilling.

Up the coolness factor at your next family gathering or party and make these tasty compound butters today.

Chicken Tortilla Casserole Recipe

Chicken Tortilla Casserole Recipe

Cook Time:  40 minutes (if using cooked chicken)
Difficulty:  Easy

I'm always in search of new easy chicken recipes, and this unique mexican dish is perfect for those busy nights.  The green chilies and Lem 'n Pepper Spicy Blend Seasoning add a nice tang to this dish.

Add a dollop of our Chardonnay Guacamole and serve with a salad and our Savory Wedge Bread, and you have an easy peasy meal.

Your family and guests will ask for seconds!

Ingredients

• 1 onion, sliced

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) olive oil

• 1 can (4oz.) green chilies

• 2 cups tomato juice

• 2 teaspoons (tsp) Cherchies® Lem 'n Pepper Spicy Blend Seasoning or Cherchies® Salsa Seasoning

• 2 cups Velveeta cheese

• 1 can (12 oz.) Evaporated Milk

• 2 1/2 lbs. chicken, cooked and cut into pieces (could purchase a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken at your local grocery store)

• 6 oz. tortilla chips, broken into small pieces

• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Preparation
Saute onion in olive oil until tender.  Add green chilies and blend well.  Add tomato juice and Cherchies® Lem 'n Pepper Spicy Blend Seasoning and heat through.  Melt Velveeta cheese in evaporated milk in a saucepan over low heat (I cheated here and used my microwave).  

Add chicken pieces.  Combine the chicken-vegetable mixture with the cheese mixture.

In a large casserole dish, alternate layers of tortilla chips with the chicken mixture, and Sprinkle grated cheese on top of the casserole.

Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.

Serve with Savory Wedge Bread and Strawberry Spinach Salad for a complete meal.  Enjoy!

Chicken Tortilla Casserole Recipe