Citrus Marinated Chicken and Orange Salad

Ingredients
1. 3 oranges
2. 3 garlic cloves (chopped)
3. 7 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4. 14 tsp cayenne pepper
5. 1 pinch cayenne (dressing)
6. salt
7. black pepper
8. 28 oz breasts halves (boneless skinless chicken)
9. 1 head radicchio
10. 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
11. 1 bunch arugula (stemmed and thoroughly cleaned)
12. 3 sprigs fresh oregano (stripped of leaves then chopped)
13. 2 tbsp honey
14. 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
15. 4 slices crusty bread




Directions:
1. Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill on high.
2. Zest 2 of the 3 oranges and put the orange zest in a large, shallow dish. Juice half an orange and add to the zest.
3. To the zest and juice, add the garlic, 3 Tbs olive oil, 1/4 t. cayenne, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
4. Add the chicken breasts, toss to coat thoroughly, and let marinate for 5 minutes.
5. While the chicken is marinating, with a paring knife cut the skin and white pith from the 2 remaining whole oranges, being sure to remove it all. Slice the oranges into disks and place in a salad bowl.
6. Cut the radicchio in quarters through the core, cut the core off from each quarter, and then thinly shred the radicchio and add to the oranges.
7. Add the red onions and arugula.
8. To make the dressing, juice the other half orange into a small bowl and add the pinch of cayenne, the oregano, honey, and mustard. In a slow, steady stream, whisk in the 4 remaining Tbs of olive oil.
9. Transfer the marinated chicken to the grill and cook on each side for 5 to 6 minutes, or until cooked through.
10. Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes. Lightly toast the bread.
11. Thinly slice the grilled chicken on an angle, add to the salad, and then pour the dressing over. Toss to combine and serve with the toasted bread.

Hollandaise Sauce

The kids over this on Eggs Benedict and Asparagus

Ingredients

• 4 egg yolks
• 2 Tbs. fresh lemon and lime juice
• 1 Tbs. water
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 2 pinches of freshly ground white pepper
• 16 Tbs. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

Step-by-step

In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, combine the egg yolks, lemon and lime juice and water and whisk constantly until the mixture begins to thicken, then continue whisking about 1 minute more. Remove the bowl from over the pan as soon as the mixture thickens. Add the salt, cayenne pepper and white pepper.

Using a stick blender with the aerator attachment, blend the mixture while slowly pouring in the melted butter in a thin stream until incorporated, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Cover and keep warm over very low heat, or transfer to a cast-iron sauce warmer until ready to serve.

Makes 2 cups.

Chicken-Eggplant Burgers

Onion Relish
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
3 Spanish (red) onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar

Burgers
1/3 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
1 Eggplant, very thinly sliced, crosswise
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Salt
Cayenne
Lettuce leaves
4 sandwich rolls, split

Step-By-Step

1. For the relish, heat the oil in a heavy-based pan over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 7-10 minutes. Add the sugar and vinegar and simmer for 10 minutes. The relish will keep for 3 days, covered, in the refrigerator. Return to room temperature or reheat before use.
2. Prepare a fire in the charcoal or gas grill
3. Heat 4 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant slices and cook until golden, 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
4. Lightly brush the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and cayenne. Grill until cooked through, with no pink remaining in the center, about 10 minutes, turning once. Lightly toast the cut sides of the sandwich rolls on the grill, then brush lightly with the remaining oil.
5.  To serve, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each roll. Top with chicken, eggplant and relish. Cover with the top half and serve immediately.