My contribution to the blog world....

Okay, I admit it...I like reading people's blogs--people I know, people I don't. My husband teases me about being a people watcher/observer, so this I suppose is just another way for me to engage in this favorite past-time. I enjoy blogs about peoples' families and I enjoy those that teach me things (eg. parenting, craft ideas, organization tips, etc. etc.). Today I thought about what helpful topics might make someone want to read my blog. I like to cook, and if I do say so myself - it's one thing I'm actually pretty good at. I certainly have my mishaps (ask me about "fruited BBQ chicken" sometime), but most of my meals are pretty tasty. So, perhaps on occasion I will share them with you. Most are fairly simple; others are more elaborate. Unfortunately (or not), most of the time I don't use recipes so my directions are never going to be exact. Just go with your gut! :) Today I made my crock pot honey BBQ chicken. It's one of our favorite quick and easy meals. Maybe you would like it too.

Blair's Crock-Pot BBQ Chicken: (it'll make you clap your hands, hence the adorable Sadie Beth).

Ingredients: Frozen boneless chicken tenders, ginger, chicken broth, Kraft Honey BBQ sauce, honey, cornstarch (if needed)

- Spray inside of crock pot with fat free cooking spray.

- Thaw 7-10 frozen tenders by soaking in hot water for 5-10 minutes.

- Place tenders in crockpot and pour several ounces of chicken broth in crockpot.

- Cook on low 1-1 1/2 hours.

- Break up chicken using large wooden spoon.

- Sprinkle a little ground ginger on chicken and mix around to spread.

- Drain 2/3 of chicken broth.

- Pour on Kraft Honey BBQ sauce. For 7 tenders, I use about half a bottle.

- Add about 1/4 cup of honey, more or less to your taste preferences.

- Add some extra chicken broth if you need more moisture.

- Cook on high for 3-4 hours.

- Use wooden spoon to mash chicken more. It should come apart easily and look like pulled pork.

- BBQ sauce mixture should be more of a thicker consistency than soupy. If it is too runny, mix a spoonful of cornstarch with a few tablespoons of cold water until it is dissolved and then add to crockpot. Let cook with top off for a few minutes.

- Enjoy delightfully tender chicken!

*We like this as sandwiches or just by itself.

**It goes great with mac and cheese and greenbeans!

Shopping Tip: Buying Chicken.

Meat is expensive! One of the best prices we have found on chicken is at Meijer. They sell 4lb bags of frozen chicken breast tenders for $14.98. Every few weeks they have a buy one, get one free sale. That means 8 lbs of chicken for $15.00. It used to be only $13, but recently the prices went up. I like cooking with these because it is easy to portion out the chicken for meals. I think we have 6 bags in our freezer because they went on sale this week! If you know the Balzers, this shouldn't suprise you. :)