Thursday: BBQ Chedder Crusted Chicken & Cilantro Potato Salad

So this week and the meal plan has pretty much been a bust.  Money was tight and I didn't get to the grocery store.  But we got back on track.  Thursday, my husband made dinner.  He was afraid it would be difficult.  He learned recipes were easier then he thought.  So here it is.

BBQ Cheddar Crusted Chicken

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 Minute(s) Cook Time: 20 Minute(s)

1/2 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 oz.) 2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lbs.) 4 tsp. Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs Preheat oven to 425°. Combine Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise, cheese and barbecue sauce in medium bowl. Arrange chicken on baking sheet. Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Also terrific with Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Light or Canola Cholesterol Free Mayonnaise. Cost per recipe*: $6.98 Cost per serving*: $1.74 *Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets. Calories 390, Calories From Fat 230, Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 26g, Cholesterol 110g, Sodium 530g, Total Carbohydrates 5g, Sugars 3g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Protein32g, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 6%, Iron 4%

The Link: http://www.bestfoods.com/recipe_detail.aspx?RecipeID=12206&Version=1


Cilantro Potato Salad

Serves: 8 Prep Time: 15 Minute(s) Cook Time: 15 Minute(s)

3-1/2 lbs. red potatoes 1 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Light Mayonnaise 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies, undrained 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 3 green onions, chopped 2 Tbsp. lime juice 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled Cover potatoes with water in 4-quart saucepot; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain and cool, then cut potatoes into bite-size pieces. Combine remaining ingredients except bacon in large bowl. Add potatoes and toss gently. Chill, if desired. Just before serving, sprinkle with bacon and garnish, if desired, with additional chopped fresh cilantro.

The Link: http://www.bestfoods.com/recipe_detail.aspx?RecipeID=9558&Version=1

Overall these were yummy! I don't like BBQ sauce and I thought the chicken was great!  The cilantro potato salad was a tasty surprise! A great twist on an old classic!