CHICKEN DONE RIGHT! 5 MUST-TRY MEALS THAT MAKE EATING BETTER A BREEZE

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1 * CHICKEN DONE RIGHT! 5 MUST-TRY MEALS THAT MAKE EATING BETTER A BREEZE LEMON OREGANO CHICKEN KEBABS * Not all PERDUE products are raised with no antibiotics ever. See product packaging for details.

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3 SUPER EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS SERVES 4 PREP & COOK TIME 20 min 2 c. PERDUE SHORT CUTS Carved Chicken Breast, Original Roasted (9 oz.) Tbsp. olive oil red bell pepper, sliced green bell pepper, sliced tsp. fajita spice blend 2 c. picante sauce or salsa 4 medium flour tortillas, warmed (8-inch) OPTIONAL Sauteed onions Lime wedges Shredded lettuce Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese Sour cream Avocado STEP : Sauté In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Add chicken and fajita seasoning and cook another 2 minutes, until chicken is heated through. STEP 2: Combine To skillet, add picante sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. STEP 3: Serve Spoon chicken mixture into warmed tortillas. Top with sautéed onions, picante sauce, lime wedges, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese and sour cream, if desired. Fold to enclose fillings and enjoy. TIP To warm tortillas, stack them between 2 paper towels. Microwave on HIGH for minute or until moist and warm. NUTRITIONAL INFO: Calories 30, Protein 23g, Sodium 40 mg, Sat.Fat g, Sugar 4g

4 CHIPOTLE LIME GRILLED CHICKEN WITH STRAWBERRY SALSA SERVES 4 PREP & COOK TIME 40 min 4 PERDUE PERFECT PORTIONS Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, All Natural (.5 lbs.) 4 tbsp Olive Oil, divided 2 Limes, zested and juiced Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce, chopped 2 tbsp Adobo Sauce 2 tsp Salt, divided 2 c. Strawberries, diced 3 c. Red Onion, finely diced 2 Tbsp. Cilantro, chopped 2 tsp Honey STEP : Marinate In a resealable plastic bag, combine the chicken breasts, 3 tbsp. olive oil, lime zest and juice, chipotle pepper, Adobo sauce and 4 tsp. salt. Toss to coat, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. STEP 2: Combine In a bowl, combine the diced strawberries, red onion and cilantro to make salsa. In a bowl, stir together the remaining tbsp. olive oil, lime zest and juice, 4 tsp. salt and honey. Pour over salsa and toss to combine. Chill until ready to serve. STEP 3: Grill Heat a lightly greased grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken breasts from the marinade and discard the marinade bag. Grill the chicken breasts for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Chicken is done when it feels firm to the touch and a meat thermometer inserted in the center reaches 70 F. Remove from the grill and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving. STEP 4: Serve Place a grilled chicken breast on a plate and top with strawberry salsa. Serve with grilled asparagus and extra lime wedges on the side. NUTRITIONAL INFO: Calories 330, Protein 32g, Sodium 450 mg, Sat.Fat 2g, Sugar 8g

5 SIMPLY SMART ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD SERVES 4 PREP & COOK TIME 35 min bag PERDUE SIMPLY SMART Lightly Breaded Chicken Strips (0 oz.), fresh 3 cup vegetable oil 4 cup rice vinegar 2 Tbsp lime juice, about 2 lime 2 tsp light brown sugar 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated 2 cups napa cabbage, chopped 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 2 cup red cabbage, shredded 2 cup carrots, shredded 2 cup snow peas (cut in half) 4 cup toasted sliced almonds 4 cup wonton strip salad topping STEP : Bake Preheat oven to 425 F. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the chicken strips in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake on the middle oven rack for 6 to 7 minutes or until heated through. Turn chicken halfway through heating time. Let stand for to 2 minutes before serving. Chop strips into 4 to 6 chunks. STEP 2: Whisk In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, brown sugar and ginger. Whisk until the sugar dissolves, then set aside. STEP 3: Toss Into the bowl, add the Napa cabbage, romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrots and snow peas. Toss the salad with rice vinegar dressing. STEP 4: Serve Divide the salad between 4 plates. Top with the chicken chunks, sprinkle with the toasted sliced almonds and wonton strips, and serve. NUTRITIONAL INFO: Calories 380, Protein 7g, Sodium 440 mg, Sat.Fat 5g, Sugar 4g

6 SOUTHWEST CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD SERVES 4 PREP & COOK TIME 30 min pkg. PERDUE SIMPLY SMART Lemon and Herb Chicken Strips (8 oz.) 2 cups chicken stock cup quinoa red bell pepper, diced (about 2 cup) 2 green onions, sliced 2 lemon, juiced 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste STEP : Cook Cook chicken according to package instructions. Chop into -inch pieces and set aside. Bring chicken stock and quinoa to a boil. Simmer until tender, about 0 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. STEP 2: Combine In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, red bell pepper, green onions, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. STEP 3: Serve Stir in chicken pieces and mix well. Serve chilled or at room temperature. TIP For an easier version of this salad, all you need is quinoa, lemon juice and chopped tomatoes...then just add chicken. NUTRITIONAL INFO: Calories 292, Protein 8g, Sodium 596 mg, Sat.Fat g, Sugar g

7 LEMON OREGANO CHICKEN KEBABS SERVES 4 PREP & COOK TIME hr pkg. PERDUE HARVESTLAND Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. dried oregano 4 tsp. salt 8 tsp. black pepper 2 medium zucchini, cut into -inch pieces 6-20 cherry tomatoes bunch scallions, trimmed to 2-inch pieces 2 lemons cut into thin slices 4 metal skewers or 8 (2-inch) bamboo skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes STEP : Marinate Cut chicken breasts into 6 bite-sized chunks. Combine the chunks in a bowl with the olive oil, garlic and oregano. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. STEP 2: Thread Thread alternating pieces of chicken, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, scallions and lemons onto the skewers. Brush remaining dressing over the skewers. STEP 3: Grill Heat your lightly greased grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Grill the kebabs for 0 to 5 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes. Chicken is done when it feels firm to the touch and a meat thermometer inserted in the center reaches 70 F STEP 4: Serve Remove kebabs from the grill, let rest for 2 to 3 minutes, serve and enjoy! NUTRITIONAL INFO: Calories 276, Protein 28g, Sodium 234 mg, Sat.Fat 2g, Sugar 4g

8 MORE THAN 200 PRODUCTS! There are lots of ways for your family to enjoy delicious Perdue chicken. From refrigerated to frozen, fresh to fully cooked, we have the products and brands you love gluten-free options, organic chicken, fun picks for kids, traditional whole birds, ground chicken and turkey the list goes on. PERDUE SHORT CUTS CARVED CHICKEN BREAST Fresh, roasted, carved chicken breast that s perfectly seasoned with all natural ingredients. PERDUE PERFECT PORTIONS FRESH CHICKEN BREAST Fresh boneless, skinless chicken breast that s preportioned and wrapped in a resealable zipper package. Fresh Never Frozen Fully Cooked Strips No Hormones or Steroids* Gluten Free All-Vegetarian Diet Raised Cage Free No Antibiotics Ever Individual pouches cook what you need All-Vegetarian Diet No Animal By-Products Raised Cage Free PERDUE SIMPLY SMART CHICKEN STRIPS Flavor you can feel good about. PERDUE HARVESTLAND CHICKEN BREASTS Chicken the way it used to be, and should be. Simple Ingredients Simply Nutritious Simply Tastes Great Simply Put: No Antibiotics Ever No Antibiotics Ever Raised Cage Free Fed All-Vegetarian Diet No Hormones or Steroids* *Federal regulations prohibit the use of hormones or steroids in poultry.