Recipe Ideas For March Madness

Chef Kai Chase joins California Live with some delicious recipe ideas just in time for March Madness! Whether you’re throwing a party or attending one, these recipes are the perfect addition for any game! RECIPE: CHICKEN SLIDERS WITH SPICY SLAW Spiced Pulled Chicken 1.5 LB Boneless/Skinless Chicken Thighs 4 TBSP Vegetable Oil 1 Tsp Sesame Oil 1 Tsp Minced Garlic 2 TBSP CBK Spice Blend “5 Spice Habanero & Ginger” 1/2 Tsp White Pepper 2 TBSP Brown Sugar 1/2 Tsp Red Chili Flakes 1.5 Cup Cooling Tea 1 Small Bulb Ginger 2 Cup Mayonnaise 1 Tsp Sugar 1/4 Cup Salt 1 Tsp Ginger Ground 1 TBSP Water Sweet & Spicy Slaw 2 Cup Cabbage Shredded 1/2 Cup Carrot Shredded 1/2 Cup Purple Cabbage Shredded 1/2 Cup Cilantro Chopped 2 TBSP Brown Sugar 1/4 Cup Jalapeno Sliced Thin 1 TBSP Rice Wine Vinegar Salt & Pepper to Taste INSTRUCTIONS: Sweet & Spicy Slaw In a large mixing bowl, combine the cabbages, carrot, cilantro, jalapeno, brown sugar, and vinegar. Toss lightly with tongs. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate. Sweet Mayo Spread In a small mixing bowl, add the mayo, sugar, salt, ground ginger, and water. Whisk together and refrigerate. Spiced Pulled Chicken In a large pot over medium-low heat, add the vegetable oil, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, CBK “5 Spice Habanero & Ginger” spice blend, white pepper, and red chili flakes. Cook together until fragrant – about 1-2 minutes. Add the chicken thighs to the pot and pour the Oolong tea. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook the chicken until done. Remove the chicken thighs and place on a cutting board. Shred the Chicken and put aside. Keep the poaching liquids simmering in the pot and cook on low until the sauce is thick. Add the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to coat. To Assemble the Sliders Spread the sweet mayo on inside of the slider buns Top with the hot shredded pulled chicken Add the jalapeno slaw and serve!