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    By : chef ssentongo Geoffrey

    Basil Chicken  With Smoked  Tomato Jam Recipe Step-by-Step Guide

    A flavorful and aromatic Basil Chicken with Smoked Tomato Jam recipe! Here’s a step-by-step guide to making this mouthwatering dish:

    Ingredients:
    For the Basil Chicken:

    • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • 1 tsp paprika

    For the Smoked Tomato Jam:

    • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1 cup smoked paprika
    • 1/4 cup brown sugar
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp black pepper

    Instructions:
    Step 1: Prepare Basil Chicken (15 minutes)

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
    2. In a blender or food processor, combine olive oil, garlic, basil, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Blend until smooth.
    3. Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish and brush the basil mixture evenly onto both sides of the chicken.
    4. Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes.

    Step 2: Grill or Bake Chicken (20-25 minutes)

    1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat or oven to 375°F (190°C).
    2. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side or bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
    3. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

    Step 3: Make Smoked Tomato Jam (30 minutes)

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
    2. In a bowl, toss cherry tomatoes with smoked paprika, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
    3. Spread the tomato mixture on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender and lightly caramelized.
    4. Let the tomatoes cool slightly, then transfer them to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.

    Step 4: Serve Basil Chicken with Smoked Tomato Jam (5 minutes)

    1. Slice the grilled or baked chicken breasts.
    2. Serve the chicken with a spoonful of Smoked Tomato Jam on top.
    3. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and cherry tomatoes, if desired.

    Tips and Variations:

    • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor.
    • Adjust the amount of smoked paprika to your desired level of smokiness.
    • Serve the Basil Chicken with Smoked Tomato Jam as a main dish or as a sandwich filling.
    • Experiment with different types of tomatoes, such as heirloom or grape tomatoes, for varying flavors and textures.

    Enjoy your delicious Basil Chicken with Smoked Tomato Jam!

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    27 Best Margarita cocktail Recipes to Get the Party Started step by step guide

    By: chef ssentongo Geoffrey

    Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating 27 Best Margarita Cocktail Recipes to get the party started.

    Margaritas are versatile, refreshing, and perfect for any occasion. Let’s dive into the recipes, starting with the classic and exploring creative variations.

    1. Classic Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)
    • 1 oz triple sec or Cointreau
    • Salt for rimming (optional)
    • Lime wedge for garnish

    Instructions:

    1. Rim a glass with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it in salt.
    2. Fill a shaker with ice.
    3. Add tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
    4. Shake well and strain into the glass over fresh ice.
    5. Garnish with a lime wedge.

    2. Frozen Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
    2. Pour into a salt-rimmed glass.
    3. Garnish with a lime wedge.

    3. Spicy Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 2-3 slices of jalapeño
    • Salt or chili powder for rimming

    Instructions:

    1. Muddle jalapeño slices in a shaker.
    2. Add ice, tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
    3. Shake well and strain into a rimmed glass.
    4. Garnish with a jalapeño slice.

    4. Strawberry Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 4-5 fresh strawberries
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Blend strawberries, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ice until smooth.
    2. Pour into a glass and garnish with a strawberry.

    5. Mango Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1/2 cup mango puree
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Blend mango puree, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ice until smooth.
    2. Pour into a glass and garnish with a mango slice.

    6. Watermelon Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1 cup fresh watermelon chunks
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Blend watermelon, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ice until smooth.
    2. Pour into a glass and garnish with a watermelon wedge.

    7. Pineapple Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Blend pineapple juice, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ice until smooth.
    2. Pour into a glass and garnish with a pineapple slice.

    8. Cucumber Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 4-5 cucumber slices
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Muddle cucumber slices in a shaker.
    2. Add ice, tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
    3. Shake well and strain into a glass.
    4. Garnish with a cucumber slice.

    9. Coconut Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1 oz coconut cream
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Blend coconut cream, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ice until smooth.
    2. Pour into a glass and garnish with shredded coconut.

    10. Blueberry Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Blend blueberries, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ice until smooth.
    2. Pour into a glass and garnish with blueberries.

    11. Raspberry Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Blend raspberries, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ice until smooth.
    2. Pour into a glass and garnish with raspberries.

    12. Peach Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1/2 cup peach puree
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Blend peach puree, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ice until smooth.
    2. Pour into a glass and garnish with a peach slice.

    13. Grapefruit Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1 oz grapefruit juice
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
    2. Strain into a glass and garnish with a grapefruit slice.

    14. Blackberry Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Blend blackberries, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ice until smooth.
    2. Pour into a glass and garnish with blackberries.

    15. Lavender Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz lavender syrup
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
    2. Strain into a glass and garnish with lavender sprigs.

    16. Hibiscus Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz hibiscus syrup
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
    2. Strain into a glass and garnish with dried hibiscus flowers.

    17. Mezcal Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 1.5 oz mezcal
    • 0.5 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
    2. Strain into a glass and garnish with a lime wheel.

    18. Smoky Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz smoky tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
    2. Strain into a glass and garnish with a lime wedge.

    19. Blood Orange Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz blood orange juice
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
    2. Strain into a glass and garnish with a blood orange slice.

    20. Pomegranate Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz pomegranate juice
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
    2. Strain into a glass and garnish with pomegranate seeds.

    21. Kiwi Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1 kiwi (peeled and sliced)
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Blend kiwi, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ice until smooth.
    2. Pour into a glass and garnish with a kiwi slice.

    22. Guava Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz guava nectar
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
    2. Strain into a glass and garnish with a lime wedge.

    23. Passion Fruit Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz passion fruit puree
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
    2. Strain into a glass and garnish with passion fruit seeds.

    24. Matcha Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1 tsp matcha powder
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
    2. Strain into a glass and garnish with a lime wedge.

    25. Chocolate Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz chocolate liqueur
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
    2. Strain into a glass and garnish with chocolate shavings.

    26. Coffee Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz coffee liqueur
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
    2. Strain into a glass and garnish with coffee beans.

    27. Ginger Margarita

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1 oz ginger syrup
    • 1 oz triple sec
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions:

    1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
    2. Strain into a glass and garnish with a ginger slice.

    Enjoy these 27 Margarita Recipes and get the party started! Cheers! 🍹

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