Cafe Rio Chicken

My good friend, Kandas, shared this yummy copycat Cafe Rio chicken recipe that we loved.  We usually get the pork when we go, but now I think I might like the chicken better. 

1/4 cup Olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
juice from two limes
1 1/2 t. black pepper
6 T. soy sauce
6 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 t. salt
2 cloves of garlic, minced
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Blend all ingredients in a large resealable bag.  Place the chicken in and shake.  Marinade for 6 hours, but no longer, or the citrus juice will toughen the chicken.  Rotate the bag to get complete sides of chicken.  Grill.  Cut into strips.  Serve in burritos topped with rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, and lime juice or over salads with Romaine lettuce and the previous toppings. 

Cafe Rio Dressing

Dressing

1 ranch dressing packet
½ C. buttermilk
½ C. Sour Cream
1C. Mayo
2 Tomatillos
1jalapeno I took the seeds out first
½ bunch cilantro
1-3 cloves garlic
Juice of 1 lime

Mix in blender and refrigerate 1 hour

Grandma's Granola

Our Grandma Evadean makes this yummy granola that I just love.  I made a few changes to make it a little more crunchy.  It's great to switch up the nuts or dried fruits for something different too.


1 cup raisins, craisins, dried cherries, or blueberries
1 cup slivered almonds, or other nuts
1 cup coconut
½ cup olive oil, mild is best
1 cup warm honey
4 cups oatmeal
1 cup Rice Krispies
1 cup powdered milk
½ t salt
1 t vanilla

Stir well by hand in large bowl. Spray pan and spread on cookie sheet.
Bake 300 for 15 min., stir, bake for 15 minutes, stir, and bake 15 more minutes, or until crunchy, but not too brown.  I taste it to see if it is crunchy enough.
Serve with your favorite yogurt, oatmeal, or as a snack.