Trader Joe's (and Cajun Spice) to the Rescue!

Tonight we decided to have cajun chicken and this Harvest Grains Blend that we had picked up at Trader Joe's (http://www.traderjoes.com/). Unfortunately, there are no Trader Joe's in Maine so the last time we were in MA we decided to find one-thank goodness for GPS! This is a really good blend of, according to the package: "Israeli Couscous, Orzo, Baby Garbanzo Beans, and Red Quinoa". It's hearty, delicious, healthy, and the simplest thing in the world to cook.

Package Directions:

Bring 1 3/4 C water or broth (I used broth for flavor) to a boil. Add 1 T butter and stir in 1 1/4 C (1/2 a package) of Trader Joe's Harvest Grains Blend. Bring back to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Yield: Approximately 3 Cups.

Cajun Chicken

Ingredients:

3 Chicken Breasts, sliced in half or pounded thin

2 eggs, whisked

Approx. 3/4 C Flour

Approx. 1/4 C Tone's Louisiana Style Cajun Seasoning

1 tsp. Baking Soda

3 T. Olive Oil

2 T. Butter

Combine flour, cajun seasoning and baking soda. Heat oil & butter over medium heat in a skillet. Dip the chicken breasts in the egg mixture and dredge in the flour mixture. Add chicken to skillet and cook over medium heat until golden. Flip to other side and cook until done.

This seasoning mixture is also great with fish.