Shredded Chicken Sandwich and Guacamole

Tonight we had plans to gather with friends and play games.  I always like to have something in the Crock Pot when guests arrive so I don't have to worry about preparing food.  Shredded chicken sandwiches are always a crowd pleaser, but they do take some prep work.  If you don't like getting your hands dirty you may not like this recipe.

What you will need: 1 whole chicken fryer, salt, pepper, olive oil, celery, onion, chicken broth.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. The first step is to roast the chicken in the oven.  To prepare the chicken for roasting, take out the neck and innards that are in the cavity of the chicken. Dispose of them.  Rinse the chicken and pat dry.  Put chunks of onion and celery in the cavity.  Place the chicken on v-rack in a roasting pan.  Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.  Place the chicken breast side up and roast for about 2 hours or until the thigh registers 180 degrees.

When the chicken is done roasting, let it cool for a bit.  Take all the meat off the and place in the Crock Pot.  Discard the skin and carcass.  Add chicken broth to the crock, about a cup depending on the size of your chicken.  Add salt, pepper, and sage leaves to taste.  Cook on low until ready to eat.  I  the chicken on rolls with pepper jack cheese. 

Note: If you want to roast a chicken for Sunday dinner, do it this way and serve with mashed potatoes, stuffing, and veggies.

Good Guacamole

Gauc is one of my all time favorite snacks and I think I make a mean guacamole
What you will need: 2 Avocados, 2 small tomatoes, half a red onion, 1 lime, salt and pepper

In a bowl combine avocados (cut in chunks), tomatoes (diced), onion (chopped).  Add a teaspoon of salt and a bit of pepper.  While stirring, the avocado will break down a bit; this is okay.  Roll the lime against your palm and counter top to get the juices flowing.  Cut in half and squirt half of the lime juice in the guacamole. Add a little more salt and stir. The avocado will start breaking down a bit more.  Continue to add lime juice and salt to taste. Serve with tortilla chips.

Note: Make sure you save one of the pits from the avocado. If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container with the pit; this keeps the avocado from browning.
http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_cut_and_peel_an_avocado/  (How to cut an avocado)