We tried a Madhur Jaffrey keema peas recipe using minced chicken (but we skipped the samosa): https://bigsislittledish.com/2011/01/03/turkey-or-chicken-keema-baked-samosas/ This turned out OK, but we prefer Shubhra Ramineni’s keema recipe (and there, we used minced turkey). Our modifications: we used 1 lb (not 1 1/4 lb) mince and increased the peas to 1 cup. We also removed…… Continue reading Indian minced chicken with peas (keema peas)
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Mall teriyaki chicken
We tried this recipe: https://thewoksoflife.com/mall-chicken-teriyaki/ Like the author of the Woks of Life blog post, I have fond memories of eating teriyaki chicken in food courts as a kid. We used 2 lb chicken thighs and followed the ingredient proportions. Our modifications: first, we added 2 scallions (cut into 2" straws) and 1/4 tsp ground… Continue reading Mall teriyaki chicken
Vegetable and pasta soup with chicken broth
I am feeling under the weather, so we tried this soup: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/vegetable-noodle-soup-recipe-1928029 We made some modifications: first, we doubled the broth, aromatics, and pasta. Second, for the vegetables we supplemented the carrot and celery with a medium Yukon potato (diced) and 1/2 cup frozen sweet peas. Finally, we added juice from a large lemon, which…… Continue reading Vegetable and pasta soup with chicken broth
Simple vegetable rice soup with chicken broth
We had a craving for a plant-forward chicken rice soup, so we tried this recipe: https://theschmidtywife.com/simple-vegetable-rice-soup/ This was satisfying and easy to make. Our modifications: first, we halved the recipe, but also added 1 extra cup chicken broth and slightly increased the rice to a mounded 1/4 cup uncooked white jasmine rice. Second, for the… Continue reading Simple vegetable rice soup with chicken broth
Vietnamese chicken and ginger in bittersweet caramel sauce
We had boneless chicken thighs on hand and tried out Andrea Nguyen's 30 min, one pot recipe: https://www.latimes.com/recipe/chicken-and-ginger-in-caramel-sauce-ga-kho In case the link leads to a paywall, the ingredients are: 1:5 lb boneless chicken thighs (trimmed of fat and cut into 1" chunks), 3 Tbsp bittersweet caramel sauce, 2 Tbsp fish sauce, 2 Tbsp water, a… Continue reading Vietnamese chicken and ginger in bittersweet caramel sauce
Lemony Greek chicken spinach soup with potato and white beans
We tried this recipe based on our pantry: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1024015-lemony-greek-chicken-spinach-and-potato-stew?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share Our modifications: first, instead of 3 large potatoes, we used a combination of 4 baby Yukon potatoes (1" dice) and 13.5 oz can of no-salt white Northern beans (drained and rinsed). Second, we used one bunch of frozen dill (rough chopped) and 1/4 cup lemon juice,… Continue reading Lemony Greek chicken spinach soup with potato and white beans
Vietnamese ginger onion chicken broth, pressure cooker style
This simple pressure cooker recipe yields a fragrant broth in about an hour. It's loosely based on the stovetop broth component of this chicken and celery rice recipe by Andrea Nguyen: https://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2015/04/chicken-back-and-celery-rice-recipe-com-ga.html. First, place 3 large (or 4 small) skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs and 1 skinless boneless chicken breast (see Note 2 below) in the… Continue reading Vietnamese ginger onion chicken broth, pressure cooker style
Korean kalbi-style chicken thighs
We have been trying to cut down on our red meat consumption. We decided to try out my grandmother's kalbi marinade (intended for beef short ribs) on chicken thighs, and the result was delicious. First, you will need about 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs. We recommend leaving excess fat (which will help with caramelization)… Continue reading Korean kalbi-style chicken thighs
Polish chicken noodle soup (rosol)
My husband loves chicken soup, and I enjoy exploring new ingredients and recipes. We tried this recipe by a Polish-British blogger: https://www.everydayhealthyrecipes.com/chicken-vegetable-soup-vermicelli-rosol/ This soup gave me the opportunity to learn more about Polish cuisine and staples, including celeriac. It also taught me some tips to yield a clear chicken broth and intact cooked vegetables. Our… Continue reading Polish chicken noodle soup (rosol)
Laurie Colwin’s baked mustard chicken
On our day off, we decided to try a recipe that takes too long for a weeknight meal: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016200-laurie-colwins-baked-mustard-chicken?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share Our modifications: first, we halved the recipe, using 4 skin-on drumsticks and 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts. Second, instead of mincing the garlic, we microplaned it to ensure it would be evenly incorporated into the dijon… Continue reading Laurie Colwin’s baked mustard chicken
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