Manti Chicken & Smoritos--two camping favorites!

(I know, I know...I burnt my chicken :( That's what I get for being impatient and not waiting for my husband to come home. Burnt or not burnt, it was totally delicious!!)

It's nearly July 4th and for our family that means camping, family bbq's & lots of roasted marshmallows. I am excited to share two of my favorite recipes to have when camping. I love a good ol' grilled hot dog every now and then, but when I am in the mood for something a little more gourmet, I always turn to my favorite (EASY) chicken marinade recipe.  This recipe comes from the small, and charming city of Manti Utah. We camp their every year and enjoy watching the Manti Miracle Pageant. We swim in the Palisade's Lake, go hiking, and have a great time visiting and eating lots of delicious food. Besides this amazing chicken, our family is now in love with Smore-itos for dessert. Regular-old smores are great, don't get me wrong. However, these smore-itos are a fun new twist on an old favorite. Sounds totally crazy to have a smore in a tortilla, but they are so addicting you will want one anytime you are anywhere close to a fire pit. In fact, I have been known to cheat and cook these on our outdoor grill because  they are THAT good!  They turn into a tortilla filled with melted chocolate and marshmallow goo. It doesn't get much better than that!! I hope you have a safe (& delicious) holiday weekend ;)

 (Like father, like son--aren't vacations the best?!?)

Manti Chicken (or Turkey) Marinade
1 1/4 c. 7 Up or Sprite
1c soy sauce 
1 T horseradish
2 cloves garlic 
1/2 c oil
6-8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
In a large Tupperware or bowl, combine the marinade ingredients and set aside. Trim any excess fat or gristle from the chicken.  Slice a few shallow lines across the breasts of each chicken (so the marinade can seep in easier).  Place the chicken into the bowl with the marinade. Let the chicken marinade for 6-24 hours. The longer it marinades, the more flavor the chicken will have.  Grill on a hot grill for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is not longer pink (time will vary depending how thick the chicken is).

Smore-itos
1 flour tortilla
2-3 T. milk chocolate chips
3 large marshmallows
1 t. butter (cut into 2 pieces)
Sprinkle of cinnamon/sugar 
Tinfoil square
Cut a tinfoil square about 8x8 inches. Place the tortilla in the center.  Put three marshmallows in the center of the burritos. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Sprinkle a spoonful of cinnamon sugar on top of the chips & place the pat of butter on top of the marshmallows. Fold the burrito up tight on both sides so the juices will not pour of the burrito. Roll the burrito up in the tinfoil and place on the grill or in a hot fire pit for 5-7 minutes, or until the marshmallows are melted and soft. Remove from the fire, remove the tinfoil and eat hot or cold.