Jim's Wahoo's Chicken

We call this Wahoo's Chicken. But, I've never eaten this at the actual restaurant. It is something you might find there, the same styleat least. All the credit goes to Jim on this one. This is his recipe.

You take a bowl and put white rice in it (or cilantro-lime rice). Then, you put on top: this chicken, shredded lettuce, salsa (we like fresh, homemade salsa-see separate recipe) and black beans (see below). Try to not over-eat!

To make the chicken, put your chicken pieces (4 boneless, skinless breasts usually serves 4-5 adults + 1 kid) on a very well pam-sprayed broiling pan. If some of the pieces are thick I cut them in 1/2. Then, generously sprinkle on the following:

Cayenne pepper (don't skimp too much)
Salt
Pepper
Onion (salt or powder)
Garlic (salt or powder)
a double-dose of Cumin (it smells stronger than it tastes)
*Is you are using onion or garlic SALT, be careful how much regular salt you put on

The chicken should be pretty "dirty" on top when its has enough flavor. Broil chicken on low, checking on it and turning it once. When it is done, cut it into bite-size pieces.

Black beans

Open can (we usually do 2), put in microwave-safe bowl. Add garlic salt. Lots. Warm up in microwave.

Refried Beans in the Crockpot

I signed up to take refried beans to the ward taco night, having heard you could make refried beans in the crockpot. They turned out pretty good, and way cheaper than buying cans to warm up. Here is the "recipe"

dry pinto beans
water
beef boullion
salt
onion salt

Sort and rinse pinto beans. Put in crockpot - NOT turned on - overnight to soak, with water a few inches over the beans. In the morning drain beans and put in fresh water, covering beans completely. Cook on low all day (6 hours or so), adding water periodically to keep the beans covered. Use a potato masher or blender to mash the beans. Add beef boullion, salt, and onion salt to taste. We added a little oil to our beans, too. Jim said we should really have some bacon grease or something to make them a little more authentic. But, they turned out pretty good!

I did one full (1 lb?) bag of beans in my larger round crockpot, and the pot overflowed. Next time I will use my big oval crockpot. It made TONS, but you can put it in containers and freeze them for later.