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Middle eastern-style chicken and chick pea stew. We tried this recipe: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/252878/middle-eastern-chicken-chickpea-stew/ We used 4 boneless chicken breasts (equivalent to two packages of Purdue packets, which we got at BJ’s Wholesale Club). After finding the stew too acidic, we added dash of sugar and about ½ tsp chicken beef bouillon (Better Than Bouillon) directly into… Continue reading

Sichuan chicken dumplings

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We tried this Andrea Nguyen recipe: http://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2010/10/sichuan-crescent-dumplings-recipe-zhong-jiaozi.html We made the following modifications: first, for the filling, we used minced chicken (dark meat) instead of pork and added 6 oz drained, minced water chestnuts for texture. Second, for the sauce, we used 1 Tbsp neutral vegetable oil (grape seed oil) in lieu of 1 Tbsp chili… Continue reading Sichuan chicken dumplings

Braised chicken thighs and chayote

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We had extra chayote and decided to try this one-pan meal: http://www.chowhound.com/recipes/braised-chicken-and-chayote-27664 First, heat a large sauté pan for 15 seconds, then pour in a little oil and spread it so that a sheen of oil covers the floor of the pan. Once the oil starts shimmering, place the chicken, skin-side down, in the pan.… Continue reading Braised chicken thighs and chayote

Ethiopian berbere chicken stew with hard-boiled eggs (doro wat)

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We tried this recipe:http://www.daringgourmet.com/2013/08/27/doro-wat-spicy-ethiopian-chicken-stew/ but made a few modifications. First, instead of 7 Tbsp unsalted butter, we used a mix of butter, olive oil, and grapeseed oil (6 Tbsp total, reduced from 7). Second, we used one large red onion and sliced in along the grain. Third, we used 10 skin-on, bone-in drumsticks in lieu… Continue reading Ethiopian berbere chicken stew with hard-boiled eggs (doro wat)

Salvadoran chicken and vegetable soup (sopa de pollo con verduras)

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Place a whole chicken (4-5 lb) in a stock pot, then add 2 cups celery (about 3-4 stalks), 1 cup cilantro (about 1 bunch), ½ cup each parsley (about ½ bunch) and spearmint, 1 roughly-cut tomato (about ½ cup), 1 large onion (rough-cut), 2 Tbsp chicken bouillon (here, Better Than Bouillon), and pour in enough… Continue reading Salvadoran chicken and vegetable soup (sopa de pollo con verduras)

Italian bucatini with chicken sausage and bell peppers

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We tried this recipe: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/bucatini-with-sausage-and-peppers-56389445 We used spicy chicken sausage instead of sweet turkey. At first, we found the sauce a bit too thin, but we later realized that this is intentional so that the bucatini can soak up the sauce. We also recommend preparing the sauce in a Dutch oven, since the cooked pasta… Continue reading Italian bucatini with chicken sausage and bell peppers

Sheet-pan cumin chicken with squash, fennel, and grapes

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We had an unexpected surplus of Korean grapes, so we tried out this savory recipe: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sheet-pan-cumin-chicken-thighs-with-squash-fennel-and-grapes-56390000 We modified by coating the chicken thighs with 1 Tbsp olive oil before adding the spices, placed the seasoned chicken on a lightly oiled baking rack set on top of the vegetables (to keep the chicken from getting soggy),… Continue reading Sheet-pan cumin chicken with squash, fennel, and grapes

Peruvian-style chicken kabob with cilantro-jalapeño (aji verde) sauce

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We followed this recipe for both chicken and sauce: http://runawayapricot.com/2015/01/healthier-peruvian-chicken-skewers-with-green-sauce.html/. In case the link does not work: First, the night before, cut 3 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts) into 1” chunks. Marinate the chicken chunks in: 2 Tbsp ground cumin, 2 Tbsp sweet paprika, 4 tsp (we reduced to 2 tsp)… Continue reading Peruvian-style chicken kabob with cilantro-jalapeño (aji verde) sauce

Greek-style roasted lemon garlic chicken drumsticks

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We followed this recipe: http://www.primaverakitchen.com/roasted-lemon-chicken-legs/. Instead of using a baking pan, we lined a baking sheet with foil, placed a rack in the sheet, and placed the marinated chicken on the rack. We roasted it until the chicken juice ran clear (about 10-15 mins longer than the directions). We served this with Greek spinach dill… Continue reading Greek-style roasted lemon garlic chicken drumsticks