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Showing posts with label Chinese. Show all posts

Thursday, 2 June 2016

Noodle Bowls (Better Homes and Gardens)

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Sesame Dan Dan Noodle Bowl



Ingredients
  • 8 oz. dried round Chinese egg noodles or spaghetti
  • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • 1 Tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp. sriracha sauce
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp. peanut or canola oil
  • 8 oz. uncooked lean ground pork
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped dill pickles*
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Sliced green onions, fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped peanuts, and/or crushed Szechuan or whole black peppercorns
Instructions
  1. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in small saucepan whisk together soy sauce, tahini, vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha. Stir in broth; heat over low heat. 
  2. In wok or large skillet heat peanut oil over high heat. Add pork and cook until browned, breaking up meat. Drain off any fat. Add pickles and garlic, cook about 2 minutes more or until pork is crispy. 
  3. Divide noodles among serving bowls. Spoon broth mixture over noodles and top with pork mixture. Garnish with onions, cilantro, peanuts, and/or crushed peppercorns. 
Makes: 6 servings.

Each serving: 311 cal, 16 g fat, 26 mg chol, 686 mg sodium, 27 g carb, 15 g pro.

* marks an ingredient that is not totally legible in the image, so beware and double check.

Shrimp Curry Noodle Bowl



Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp. peanut or canola oil
  • 2 shallots, sliced
  • 1 lime
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp. red curry paste
  • 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 Tbsp. fish sauce
  • 1 lb. fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells, peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz. rice vermicelli noodles
  • 1 13 1/2-to-14-oz. can unsweetened coconut milk
  • Fresh basil leaves and lime wedges
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add shallots, cook and stir about 5 minutes or until crisp and browned. Remove shallots; set aside. Using vegetable peeler, remove zest from lime in strips; cut lime in half. Add garlic, ginger, and curry paste to Dutch oven; cook and stir 1 minute. Add broth, fish sauce, and 2 cups water. Squeeze juice from lime into broth; add strips of zest. Bring to boiling.
  2. Stir in shrimp and noodles. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or just until shrimp turn opaque. Stir in coconut milk; heat through. Remove lime zest. Top bowls with shallots and basil; serve with lime wedges. Makes 6 servings. 
Each serving: 365 cal, 16 g fat, 106 mg chol, 1028 mg sodium, 36 g carb, 1 g fiber, 18 g pro. 

Tuesday, 12 August 2014

Tampa Treasures Cookbook Recipes

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Tampa Treasures Cookbook


Fresh Herb Grilled Chicken


Ingredients
  • 8 large whole chicken breasts, halved
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped 
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. At least 2 hours before cooking: Place chicken in 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours. 
  2. When ready to cook: Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Grill chicken, brushing frequently with marinade, about 10 minutes per side or until done. Discard remaining marinade. 
Makes: 8 to 12 servings.

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 20 Minutes

Treasure Tip: Make your own herb vinegar by adding your favorite fresh herbs to the vinegar bottle and letting them sit two weeks, swirling the bottle occasionally. Add herbs to butter and use on vegetables, fish or meats. To make herb oil, add dried (never fresh) herbs to the bottle; let it sit two weeks. Strain the oil; add more herbs; let it sit two more weeks. 

Cumin Rice Timbales


Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes
  • 1 cup converted rice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted (garnish)
Instructions
  1. In deep, heavy saucepan, heat oil over moderately low heat. Sauté onion, cumin seeds and red pepper flakes, stirring, until onion softens. Add rice; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in broth, 1 cup water and salt; bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Cover pan; cook until liquid is absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff rice with fork; stir in parsley. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Pack rice into six lightly oiled 1/4-cup timbale molds or custard cups. To serve, unmold timbales on plate; sprinkle with toasted cumin seeds. 
Makes: 6 servings.

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 25 Minutes

Rosemary Garlic Chicken


Ingredients
  • 1 (4-pound) roasting chicken
  • 2 large, or 4 small, lemons
  • 1 head garlic cloves
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs
  • Olive oil
  • 2 pounds small red potatoes (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425F. Wash chicken under cold water, pat dry, inside and out, with paper towels. Cut lemons in quarters. Separate garlic into cloves. Smash cloves with flat side of heavy knife; remove skin. Stuff chicken cavity with lemon quarters and garlic; tie legs together. Tuck rosemary sprigs between thighs and breast. Rub chicken with olive oil; place in roasting pan; roast 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 F; place potatoes around chicken, if desired. Roast until juices run clear when chicken is pricked with fork, 35 to 45 minutes longer. To keep meat from breaking apart when carved, let chicken rest 10 to 15 minutes before serving. 
Makes: 4 servings.

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Treasure Tip: Poached chicken makes an excellent base for chicken salads and casseroles. For a moist, succulent poached chicken, keep your poaching liquid (water or chicken stock) at a gentle simmer. Remove chicken when breast is firm and drumsticks barely move. 

Kung Pao Chicken


Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breast, boned and cut in 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 4 dried red chiles (or more to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons white wine or sherry
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • Peanut or vegetable oil for stir-frying
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled, chopped
  • 1 (8-ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained and diced
  • 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 1 (7-ounce) jar baby corn, drained 
  • 1/2 cup salted peanuts
Instructions
  1. 30 minutes before cooking: Thoroughly combine chicken, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons water, 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch and garlic salt in bowl. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Remove tips and seeds from chiles; cut in 1-inch pieces. In small bowl combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, wine, sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, salt and sesame oil. In wok or large, heavy skillet, heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 400 F. Add chicken; fry 30 seconds. 
  3. Remove chicken; add onion, green and red peppers and mushrooms. Cook until crisp-tender. Remove vegetables; drain off all oil except 2 tablespoons. Fry chiles until black in reserved oil. Add ginger, chicken, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts and corn, stirring and tossing together. Add vegetables and soy-wine mixture; cook, stirring, just until thickened. Remove from heat; sprinkle with peanuts. Serve over rice. 
Makes: 4 servings. 

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes
Cooking Time: 5 Minutes

Treasure Tip: Although stir-frying looks difficult, the only trick to it is split-second timing. Have every ingredient prepared and within reach before you start to cook. Once you have started, there is no time to stop and look for a sauce or seasoning. 

Lemon Dill Peppered Chicken


Ingredients
  • 1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup flour, mixed with 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 whole chicken breasts, halved, boned and skinned 
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
  1. In medium saucepan combine broth and cornstarch; stir to mix well. Add lemon juice, dill weed, pepper and salt; place over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until mixture comes to full boil. Reduce heat to low; cook 1 minute longer. Dip chicken in egg, then in flour-salt mixture. Melt butter and oil in large skillet over medium heat; brown chicken. When chicken has browned, pour sauce over it; simmer until chicken is done, about 10 minutes. Serve. 
Makes: 2 to 4 servings. 

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 25 Minutes

Fiery Turkey Chili


Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cups onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes, including juice
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato purée
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried hot red pepper flakes (or to taste) 
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Drumsticks, thighs and wings from a cooked turkey
  • 2 green bell peppers, coarsely chopped
  • 2 (16-ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed, drained well
  • Sour cream
  • Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
Instructions
  1. 3 1/2 hours before serving: Heat oil in large kettle over moderate heat; cook onion and garlic; stirring until golden. Add tomatoes and juice, tomato purée, 2 cups water, chili powder, cumin, red pepper, oregano, cinnamon, salt and black pepper; combine well. Add turkey; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Using slotted spoon, transfer turkey to plate; let cool. 
  2. Remove turkey meat; discard skin and bones. Add meat, green bell peppers and beans to pot. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until peppers are tender, about 40 minutes. If made in advance, cool completely before covering and refrigerate. Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of cheddar. 
Makes: 8 servings. 

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes
Cooking Time: 3 Hours 

Treasure Tip: Chicken can be substituted for turkey in this dish.

Grilled Lemon Rosemary Lamb


Ingredients
  • 1 (5-pound) leg of lamb, boned and bufferflied
  • 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, crumbled
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 stick butter
Instructions
  1. Night before, or at least 8 hours before cooking: Remove skin and excess fat from lamb; spread out flat. Combine all remaining ingredients except butter; pour over meat; marinate at least 8 hours. 
  2. When ready to cook: Drain meat; reserve marinade. Melt butter; add to marinade. Grill meat, basting with marinade, over medium-hot coals at least 15 minutes per side for rare. 
Makes: 8 to 10 servings. 

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

Whole Wheat Carrot Bread


Ingredients
  • 1 cup raw carrots, peeled, finely grated
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
  • 2 eggs 
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups flour, sifted
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
  1. Night before: In a large bowl combine carrots, brown sugar, soda and butter. Add 1 cup boiling water; stir just enough to mix. Set aside until cool. 
  2. Preheat oven to 350 F. Beat eggs with fork; add to cooled carrot mixture. Sift baking powder, salt and all-purpose flour into mixture. Stir in whole wheat flour; fold in nuts. Place in greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pan; let stand 5 minutes. Bake 1 hour. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack. A loaf of bread slices better if wrapped in foil or plastic wrap and allowed to stand overnight in a cool place. 
Makes: 12 servings. 

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes
Cooking Time: 1 Hour

Pumpkin Date Nut Cake


Ingredients
Cake
  • 1 (16-ounce) can pumpkin
  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup dates, chopped
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
Glaze
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh Florida orange juice
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour tube or bundt pan. Mix 2/3 cup water and all cake ingredients until well blended, pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until knife comes out clean, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Remove from oven. Make glaze: Mix powdered sugar and orange juice together; pour over warm cake. 
Makes: 12 servings.

Preparation Time: 25 Minutes
Cooking Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Treasure Tip: When mixing cake batter, scrape the bowl often with a rubber spatula to blend the ingredients thoroughly. If you use a wooden spoon instead of an electric mixer, mix ingredients 150 strokes per minute of beating time.

Tuesday, 4 February 2014

Chinese Sauces and Vegetables

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Chinese Sauces & Vegetables

Ginger Oil Sauce

Ingredients
  • green onions
  • ginger, chopped finely
  • oil
Instructions
  1. Green onions chopped finely with ginger chopped finely with oil. For steamed chicken.


Soy Sauce with Ginger

Ingredients
  • soy sauce
  • ginger
  • green onion
Instructions
  1. Soy sauce with ginger and green onion sliced lengthwise thin thin.


Chinese Vegetables

Instructions
  1. Blanch lightly. Toss with oyster sauce.

Chicken Dishes

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Instructions
Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 30 mins
  1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Place the chicken breasts and vegetables on a baking sheet. Drizzle with about 1/2 cup of olive oil. 
  3. Sprinkle all spices over the baking sheet, adding more to taste. 
  4. Bake for about 30 minutes or so or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. 


You can find this recipe here at AllRecipes.



MAKES 8 SERVINGS
Per serving: 100 cal, 3 g fat (0.5 g sat), 7 g carbs, 75 m sodium, 1 g fiber, 12  protein

Instructions
In a bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Add 3 thinly sliced peaches, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño, and 2 cups cooked shredded chicken. Toss well. Divide among 8 leaves of butter lettuce and garnish with fresh cilantro. 

Chicken Breast with Mango Salsa


Ingredients
  • 4 chicken breasts (boneless)
  • 1 tsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. season salt
  • 1 tsp. red pepper
Rinse chicken breasts and season with all ingredients. Set aside. 

Mango Salsa:
  • 2 c. diced tomatoes
  • 1 c. diced, peeled, ripe mango
  • 1/2 c. diced onion
  • 1/4 c. diced green pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
  1. Mix all ingredients and marinate with chicken. Place into a baking dish, cover, and bake for 45 minutes at 350°F. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, uncovered. Spoon the juices over chicken as it cooks. Serve with wild or yellow rice and your favorite vegetables. 
Note: Grouper or snapper fillet can be substituted for chicken.

Jambalaya


Ingredients
  • olive oil
  • 1/2 lb (8 oz/225 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup (2 1/2 oz/70 g) chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup (1 1/2 oz/40 g) chopped red pepper (capsicum)
  • 1/4 cup (1 1/2 oz/40 g) chopped yellow pepper (capsicum)
  • 1/2 cup (2 3/4 oz/80 g) diced ham
  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar, or to taste
  • 1 cup (7 oz/200 g) long-grain rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 1 red cayenne pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 14 oz (400 g) can peeled, diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups (13 fl oz/375 mL) chicken stock
  • 1 cup (9 fl oz/250 mL) dry white wine
  • 3/4 lb (400 g) raw shrimp (prawns), peeled, deveined and halved
  • 1/4 cup (1/4 oz/7 g) chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
  • 2 scallions (spring onions), diced
  • salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large deep frying pan and brown the chicken over high heat. Remove the chicken to a bowl, reduce the heat, and add the onion to the pan. Sauté until softened then add the celery, red and yellow peppers, ham, and garlic and stir for a few more minutes. Stir in the concentrated tomato paste, thyme, and sugar and mix well. 
  2. Add the rice, paprika, cayenne, tomatoes, stock, and white wine, stir to combine, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes until the rice is almost cooked. Add the shrimp and cook for another 5 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and cooked. 
  3. Return the chicken to the pan and heat through, mix in the parsley and scallions, and season with salt and pepper. 
Serves 4

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki


Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 small red onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 double boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into large cubes
  • skewers soaked in water
Tzatziki
  • 1 short (Lebanese) cucumber
  • 1 cup (9 oz/250 g) plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. In a glass or stainless steel bowl combine the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, onion, and oregano. Add the chicken and stir to coat, then cover and marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight. 
  2. Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and thread onto skewers. Grill or broil until cooked through, turning to brown evenly. 
  3. Serve chicken souvlaki with Tzatziki and a Greek salad. 
Serves 4 

Tzatziki
  1. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out the excess moisture. In a bowl combine the grated cucumber, yogurt, garlic, vinegar, dill, and salt and mix well. 

Chicken Mushroom Breasts


Ingredients
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. season salt
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper
  • 2 c. chicken broth
  • 1/4 c. dry white wine
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1/2 lb. mushroom slices
  • 1 c. whole spices
Instructions
  1. Wash chicken and pat dry. On sheet of waxed paper, combine flour, salt, and pepper and coat chicken on the two sides, shaking off and reserving the excess. In bowl, combine leftover flour, lemon juice, wine, and chicken broth. Whisk until smooth and set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium; add chicken and saute until lightly brown. Remove chicken, add garlic and mushrooms, and cook until mushrooms are slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Remove mushrooms. Add lemon juice/broth mixture to drippings and bring to boil. Place chicken and mushrooms back into pan and cook until chicken is thoroughly cooked. 

Chicken with Black-Eyed Peas and Yellow Rice


START TO FINISH: 35 MINUTES

Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a 12-inch skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add the 1 cup chopped onion; cook about 4 minutes or until tender. Add chicken (season chicken before) and garlic; cook about 4 minutes more or until chicken is browned, turning once. 
  2. Stir in broth, water, poultry seasoning, black pepper, crushed red pepper, and turmeric. Bring mixture to a boil. 
  3. Stir in uncooked rice. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until rice is almost tender. 
  4. Stir in black-eyed peas and the 1 tablespoon thyme. Cover and cook about 10 minutes or until heated through and liquid is absorbed. If desired, garnish with additional snipped thyme. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts per serving: 293 cal., 4 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 66 mg chol., 438 mg sodium, 31 g carbo., 3 g dietary fiber, 31 g protein. 

Paige's notes: - Brown Rice. - Cook longer.

Chinese-Style Poached Chicken with Pear and Orange


TOTAL: 1 HR - 4 SERVINGS

Ingredients
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/4 pound fresh ginger, thinly sliced and crushed, plus 1/2 teaspoon finely grated ginger
  • 8 scallions, halved, plus 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and light green parts only
  • Four 12-ounce bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese black-bean-garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon unseasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 1 firm, ripe Bartlett pear, cut into 1/4-inch wedges
  • 4 mandarins, separated into sections
  • 1 cup lightly packed basil leaves, torn
  • 1/4 cup roasted cashews, chopped
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring 16 cups of water and 1/2 cup of salt to a boil with the crushed ginger and halved scallions. Add the chicken and remove from the heat. Cover and let stand until cooked through, 35 minutes. 
  2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden, 2 minutes. Add the red pepper, five-spice powder and sliced scallions and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 minutes. Add the stock, black-bean and soy sauces and bring just to a boil. Whisk in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce is thickened, 2 minutes. Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger with the sesame oil and the 1 teaspoon of vinegar; keep warm.
  3. In a bowl, toss the pear, mandarins, basil and cashews with the remaining 1 tablespoon each of oil and vinegar and season with salt. 
  4. Transfer the chicken to a carving board and discard the skin and bones. Slice the breasts crosswise, transfer to plates and drizzle with some of the sauce. Serve with the salad, passing additional sauce at the table. - Mark Fuller, Ma'ono, Seattle

Citrus-Salt Rub


Stir together 1/3 cup kosher salt; 2 Tbsp. each chopped fresh oregano, lemon zest, orange zest, and minced garlic; and 1 Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper. Makes 3/4 cup. 



Ingredients
  • 4 (6-oz.) skinned and boned chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • Pineapple fried rice
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325°. Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; flatten to 1/2-inch thickness, using a rolling pin or flat side of a meat mallet.
  2. Stir together cornstarch and jerk seasoning in a shallow dish. Whisk egg whites just until foamy in another shallow dish. Stir together coconut and breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
  3. Dredge chicken breasts, 1 at a time, in cornstarch mixture; dip in egg whites, and dredge in coconut, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large, nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake at 325° for 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is done. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve with fried rice.

Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
  • 3/4 cup diced sweet onion
  • 1 teaspoon Asian chili-garlic sauce
  • 3 cups cold cooked basmati rice
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add pineapple, onion, and chili-garlic sauce, and sauté 6 to 8 minutes or until onions are lightly caramelized. Add rice, red bell pepper, cilantro, and lime zest; stir-fry 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat, and stir in cilantro leaves. Add salt to taste.
Curry Chicken Rice


Ingredients
  • 2 c. uncooked rice
  • 3 c. water
  • 1/2 c. chicken seasoned long grain rice
  • 2 Tbsp. curry powder
  • 1 onion
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1/2 green pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper (optional) 
Instructions
In a food processor, grind onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic cloves. In a large pot, combine all ingredients and cook on medium for about fifteen minutes or until all water has boiled out. Stir constantly to avoid rice from sticking to pot. Turn stove to simmer for another twenty minutes until rice is done. 





Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce, such as nuoc mam (See Note)
  • 4 whole chicken legs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 6 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 4 medium shallots, very finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 3 Thai chiles, very finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced pickled daikon (See Note)
  • 2 1/2 cups Chinese sticky rice (about 18 ounces), soaked overnight in water and drained (See Note)
  • Salt
Instructions
  1. In a large, shallow baking dish, stir 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar with 2 tablespoons of the fish sauce until the sugar is dissolved. Add the chicken legs and coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Let the chicken stand at room temperature for 2 hours or refrigerate overnight.
  2. Preheat the oven to 450°. In a small saucepan, heat the vegetable oil. Add the scallions and cook over high heat until they sizzle, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat.
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium enameled cast-iron casserole, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of brown sugar with 1 tablespoon of water and cook over moderately high heat, stirring a few times, until bubbling, about 3 minutes. Gradually stir in 1 1/2 cups of water, then stir in the remaining 1/3 cup of fish sauce along with the soy sauce, vinegar, honey and half of the scallion oil. Bring to a boil and simmer over moderately high heat until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Add the shallots, garlic, ginger and chiles and simmer over moderately low heat for 5 minutes.
  4. Roast the chicken legs in the upper third of the oven for about 15 minutes, until they are browned.
  5. Discard the chicken skin and nestle the legs in the sauce in the casserole. Tuck in the pickled daikon slices. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes, basting the chicken a few times, until cooked through; add a few tablespoons of water if the sauce gets too thick and dark.
  6. Meanwhile, in a wide stainless steel or bamboo steamer, bring 1 1/2 inches of water to a boil. Moisten a double layer of cheesecloth that is large enough to cover the steamer basket and reach part of the way up the side; line the steamer basket with it. Add the drained rice to the basket and pat into an even layer. Cover and steam the rice over moderate heat for about 15 minutes, until tender.
  7. Uncover the rice and season lightly with salt. Spoon the remaining scallion oil over the rice and stir gently. Serve the chicken with the sticky rice.
Notes: Nuoc mam is the word for fish sauce in Vietnamese. Some brands we like are Flying Lion, Three Crabs and Squid. Pickled daikon and Chinese sticky rice are available online or at Asian markets.
Lightened-Up Chicken Parm


Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each)
  • Garlic salt
  • Vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg plus 1 egg white
  • 4 cups cornflakes, finely crushed
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup homemade or jarred marinara
  • 4 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella 
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 375°. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap; pound until 1/4 inch thick. Unwrap and lightly season with garlic salt. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a bowl, place flour. In a second bowl, place egg and egg white and beat lightly. In a third bowl, combine cornflakes and Italian seasoning. Working one at a time, dredge chicken breasts in flour; dip in egg mixture; press both sides into cornflake mixture to coat evenly. Place chicken breasts on baking sheet and bake, 8 minutes. Top each breast with 1/4 cup marinara, 1 tbsp parmesan and 1/4 cup mozzarella. Continue baking until cheese is bubbly, 5 minutes. 
THE SKINNY: 430 calories per serving, 13 g fat (6 g saturated), 36 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 39 g protein


Hurricane Wilma (Barbeque Cornish Hen)


Ingredients
  • 1 Cornish hen
  • 1/4 c. barbeque sauce
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 small onion
  • 1/4 green pepper
  • 1/2 celery stalk
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 tsp. season salt
  • 1/4 tsp. goat pepper
  • 1 lemon

Instructions
  1. Wash and cut Cornish hen into four quarters and season with season salt, pepper, and juice from the lemon. Dice all vegetables. Combine them with Cornish hen and all other ingredients and cook until meat is tender.

Jerk Chicken Thighs


Ingredients
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 Tbsp. goat pepper
  • 3 tsp. jerk seasoning
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp. season salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. allspice

Instructions
  1. Rinse chicken; pat dry. Season chicken with goat pepper and season salt. Place in a single layer in a baking dish. In a small bowl, combine jerk seasoning, garlic, cinnamon, and allspice and sprinkle on both sides of the chicken pieces. Bake in oven at 400°F., basting with pan juices, for 45 to 50 minutes or until chicken is fork tender. 

Alternatives: Any part of the chicken (drumsticks, breast, or wings). Can be served with Papaya Salsa. 

Papaya Salsa Ingredients:
  • 1 ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 1/4 c. diced onion
  • 1/4 c. diced green pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste



Ingredients
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 bone-in chicken thighs (2 1/2 pounds)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large lemon, cut into eighths
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives (about 2 ounces)
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped oregano
1/4 pound feta cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add it to the skillet, skin side down, and cook over high heat, turning once, until golden and crisp, about 6 minutes.
  2. Transfer the chicken to a large roasting pan, skin side up. Pour off half of the fat in the skillet. Add the zucchini, lemon and olives to the skillet and cook over high heat, stirring once, until the zucchini and lemon are lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and oregano and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Transfer the contents of the skillet to the roasting pan, spreading the vegetables around the chicken. Roast for 25 minutes, or until the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced with a knife.
  4. Preheat the broiler. Scatter the feta on top of the chicken and zucchini and broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until lightly browned.


Ingredients
CHICKEN
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 9 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup oregano leaves, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 3 tablespoons chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • Kosher salt
  • Three 3 1/2-pound chickens
CHIMICHURRI
  • 2 cups parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1 garlic clove, smashed
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (Indonesian chile paste)
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • Kosher salt
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, paprika, chile powder, curry and 3 tablespoons of salt. Arrange the chickens in a dish and pour the marinade over the chickens, rubbing it all over the birds. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°. Set a rack on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Remove the chickens from the marinade, scraping off any excess. Twist the wings of the chickens behind the backs and tie the legs together with kitchen string. Lightly season the chickens with salt and arrange them on the rack.
  3. Roast the chickens for about 1 hour, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the inner thigh reaches 160, rotating the baking sheet halfway through. Transfer the chickens to a carving board and let rest for 10 minutes.
  4. In a food processor, combine the parsley, cilantro and garlic and pulse until finely chopped. Add the oil, vinegar, sambal, mirin, lemon juice and oregano and pulse to combine. Season with salt and transfer the chimichurri to a bowl.
  5. Cut each chicken into 8 pieces and serve with the chimichurri sauce.
Roasted Cornish Hen


Ingredients
  • 2 Cornish hens
  • 1/2 c. honey
  • 1/2 c. soy sauce
  • 1/2 c. olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 Tbsp. orange juice
  • 1/4 tsp. orange rind
  • Season salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Wash and season hens with salt and pepper. Mix all other ingredients and pour over hens. Bake at 350°F. for 1 hour or until done. Using a spoon, pour juice from the drippings over hens as they bake to allow them to remain moist.


Ingredients
  • 20 garlic cloves, halved
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/3 cups fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup pure ancho chile powder
  • 2 tablespoons hot paprika
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • Two 3 1/2-pound chickens
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
  1. In a food processor, mince the garlic with the vegetable oil. Add the orange and lemon juices, chile powder, paprika, salt and cumin and blend well.
  2. Loosen the skin on the chicken breasts and around the legs. Put each chicken in a bowl and cover with the marinade. Rub the marinade under the skin and in the cavity. Turn the chickens breast side up and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°. Set the chickens breast side up in a large roasting pan and season with salt. Add the marinade to the pan, along with 1 cup of water. Bake for 1 hour. Spoon 1/4 cup of the pan juices into a small bowl and stir in 3 tablespoons of the honey; pour over the chickens and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the inner thighs registers 160°.
  4. Drain the cavity juices into the roasting pan. Transfer the chickens to a carving board to rest for 10 minutes. Pour the pan juices into a saucepan. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of honey, bring to a boil and season with salt. Carve the chickens and serve with the sauce.



Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • Kosher salt
  • Ground pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups panko
  • Four 3-ounce, thin-sliced chicken cutlets (1/4 inch)
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Instructions
  1. In a pie plate, beat the eggs with the mustard and cayenne and season with salt and pepper. Spread the panko in another pie plate. Dip the chicken in the egg mixture, then dredge in the panko; press to help it adhere.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 1/3 cup of the olive oil until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until browned and white throughout, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer the chicken to plates.
  3. Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss the tomatoes, lemon juice and parsley with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil; season with salt and pepper. Spoon the tomatoes over the chicken and garnish with the cheese. Serve immediately.
Thai Chicken Bowl


Ingredients
  • Grilled chicken
  • Napa cabbage
  • Lettuce
  • Scallions
  • Cilantro
  • Carrots
  • Mango
  • Crispy wontons
  • Thai chicken sauce (or Teriyaki sauce)
  • Spaghetti squash
Instructions
  1. Roast spaghetti squash in oven at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. Allow to cool at room temperature and peel into deep bowl. Season squash with olive oil, garlic, a tablespoon of butter, and salt and pepper. 
  2. Grill one chicken breast and season with your favorite Thai sauce (chef's note: you can also use teriyaki-marinated chicken). Chop chicken into bite-size strips. 
  3. Toss chopped mango, cabbage, scallions, diced carrots and cilantro in a separate bowl. After topping squash with lettuce, add vegetable mixture and chicken. Top with a handful of crispy wonton noodles. Garnish with lime wedge and serve. 


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