No. 1 : Quick Recipe
Sherry Vinegar Chicken with Spanish Potato Salad
- 3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 TB Sherry Vinegar
- ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ½ Tsp EACH Cumin, Smoked Paprika, Chili Powder, Sea Salt and Pepper
Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Place them in a zip bag with vinegar, oil and spices for about 30 minutes – while the grill is heating. Remove and grill over med-high heat for about 10 – 12 minutes on each side, or until chicken juices run clear when pierced and chicken registers 185F on an instant read thermometer.
Spanish Potato Salad
- 1 – 2 LBs Assorted *Fingerling Potatoes, cut in 2” pieces
- 1 ½ TB Sea Salt, divided
- ½ TB Ground Cumin
- 1 TB Smoked Paprika
- ½ TB Chili Powder
- ½ TB Freshly Ground Pepper
- 1 TB Dijon Mustard
- 2 TB Sherry Vinegar
- ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ½ Small Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
- ½ Cup Chopped Green Olives
- 1 Cup Thinly Sliced Celery
- ¼ Cup Chopped Cilantro
Step One
Place the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Add 1 TB salt and cook 12 -15 minutes or until just tender. Drain and set aside.
Step Two
While the potatoes are cooking, combine the cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper. Whisk in the mustard, vinegar and olive oil. Add the onion, celery, cilantro and olives. Add the potatoes to the salad and toss gently Serve topped with chicken from the grill.
No. 2 : Kitchen SCOOP
Most *Fingerling Potatoes are a “heritage variety” of potatoes. “Heritage potatoes” are those grown from seeds 50 to 100 years old. Fun to use because of their unusual shapes and colors, they make any salad festive looking.
No. 3 : Clever Idea
Spain’s Sherry Vinegar is the counterpart to Balsamic from Italy. It is made in southwest Spain, and its base is sherry wine. The amount of acidity depends on the the wine used to make it. If you’re not using sherry vinegar, its time to give its complex nutty flavor a try!
No. 4 : CHEERS
Vina Eguia Rioja
Rioja, Spain
Around $14.00
A big bright aroma with berries, spice and a velvety plush taste of red fruit make this Spanish wine a real charmer. Tempranillo is an indigenous grape to Spain, and the main grape of the wines of the Rioja region. Rioja shares many qualities with Pinot Noir – soft berry and cherry fruit flavors, medium acidity and tannins. It stands up well to the strong tastes of grilled meats and smoked paprika – and you can serve it slightly chilled – perfect for a spring dinner from the grill.