Best Kickin Snack Mix Recipes

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KICKIN' SNACK MIX



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The blend of cereal with cheddar crackers and mixed nuts puts a new twist on a classic party mix, and cayenne pepper adds an interesting kick. Packed with almonds, pistachios and loads of flavor, this snack is definitely addicting! Kim Vogt - Creighton, NE

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups Crispix
3 cups Wheat Chex
2 cups cheddar-flavored snack crackers
1 cup pretzel sticks
1 cup almonds
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup pistachios
1/2 cup butter-flavored popcorn oil
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the oil, dressing mix, dill, garlic powder and cayenne. Drizzle over cereal mixture; toss to coat., Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250° for 45-55 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

KICKIN' CHEEZ-IT MIX



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I received this recipe from a good family friend. It is my sister-in-law's absolute favorite snack at Christmastime. Tasty and addicting!

Provided by Jenni K

Categories     Crackers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 oz regular cheez-its
1 envelope (1oz) dry ranch seasoning
1 tsp paprika
2 tsp chili powder
3/4 tsp dill weed
2/3 c oil

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 225. Mix together oil and all seasonings.
  • 2. Pour crackers into a large baking pan. Pour seasoning mixture over crackers and stir to coat.
  • 3. Bake at 225 for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, and when removed from oven. Allow to cool before eating.

KICKIN CHICKEN



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Adapted this one night to use a basting sauce from a large grinder of Weber Grill Creations Kick'n Chicken Seasoning mix. And it was a huge hit! Citrus and spice VERY NICE!! I will add fresh crushed garlic next time!

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 bone in chicken thighs (or any selection of chicken)
kick'n chicken mixed spice (fine grind)
1 small lemon, cut in half
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon find ground kick'n chicken seasoning

Steps:

  • season thighs liberally with fine ground seasoning mix and squeeze one lemon half over chicken.
  • heat grill to medium.
  • squeeze other half of lemon into small bowl and whisk in mustard, oil and spices. should be somewhat thick like a good salad dressing in order to stick to chicken while cooking- if to then whisk in olive oil while drizzling it into bowl until desired thickness.
  • taste marinde- should have a strong but not over powering lemon taste. add more spice if you desire.
  • grill chicken slowly until almost done and baste with all of sauce on both sides of chicken let cook until done.
  • EAT!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.4, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 118.4, Sodium 122.1, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 1.3, Protein 24.7

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