Tag: chicken

Filipino chicken tamarind soup (sinampalukang manok)

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We followed this recipe from Liza Agbanlog’s Quintessential Filipino Cooking cookbook, with some modifications. First, we cut 3 lbs chicken quarters (2 chicken quarters and 1 chicken thigh), skin removed. We left the skinned drumsticks intact, and we skinned and deboned the thighs, cutting them into bite-sized pieces. We lightly seasoned with salt, and we… Continue reading Filipino chicken tamarind soup (sinampalukang manok)

Filipino sauteed cellophane noodles with chicken and vegetable (sotanghon guisado)

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We followed this recipe from Liza Agbanlog’s Quintessential Filipino Cooking cookbook, with modifications: first, cut two boneless, skinless chicken breasts into thin strips, mix with 1 tsp soy sauce, cover, and place in fridge. Second, cook 8 oz sweet potato cellophane noodles as directed (until al dente), then drain, rinse with cold water, and set… Continue reading Filipino sauteed cellophane noodles with chicken and vegetable (sotanghon guisado)

Quick rotisserie chicken and rice soup

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We had half a rotisserie chicken leftover (about 2.5 lb), so we tried this quick and easy recipe: https://www.backtothebooknutrition.com/rotisserie-chicken-rice-soup/ Our modifications: first, we added 6 baby skin-on Yukon potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces (4 pieces per potato) at the same time as the carrots. Second, for the liquid, we used 8 cups chicken stock (half… Continue reading Quick rotisserie chicken and rice soup

Handheld chicken pot pie

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We tried this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019188-flaky-chicken-hand-pies?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share As a shortcut, we used a 2 ¼ lb rotisserie chicken, which we pulled apart into bite-sized pieces (instead of cutting into chunks), discarding skin and bones. Because we weren’t able to roll out the single sheet of puff pastry to reach 15x15", we were able to fit only… Continue reading Handheld chicken pot pie

Korean-style slow cooked mild chicken soup with daikon and cellophane noodles, pressure cooker version

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Place two chicken quarters (bone-in, skin-on), 6 garlic cloves (bruised and peeked), 2 inches of fresh ginger (peeled, bruised, and cut into 3-4 chunks), and 3 scallions (trimmed and halved) in a large pressure cooker. Cover with water (about 10 cups), leaving at least one inch below the “max fill” line. Leaving the cover off,… Continue reading Korean-style slow cooked mild chicken soup with daikon and cellophane noodles, pressure cooker version

Pressure cooker chicken biryani

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We tried this instant pot recipe with our stove-top pressure cooker: https://myheartbeets.com/instant-pot-chicken-biryani/ Based on our pantry, we used three boneless skinless chicken breasts instead of thighs. This was the first time we used ghee (clarified butter), and we accidentally burned the cashews and golden raisins because we didn’t realize the ghee heated up so quickly.… Continue reading Pressure cooker chicken biryani

Chicken dill soup from scratch, pressure cooker style

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I tossed this together based on our pantry: first, place two large bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 2.5 lb) in a large (8 qt) pressure cooker. For aromatics, add 1 large onion (peeled and quartered), 7-8 garlic cloves (peeled and slightly crushed), 3 stalks celery (mainly the leafy tops, cut into 3-inch lengths), 2 carrots… Continue reading Chicken dill soup from scratch, pressure cooker style

Palestinian roast chicken with sumac and red onion (mussakhan)

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I believe this is the recipe: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/musakhan-sumac-chicken/. (See Note.) After roasting the chicken for 1 hour at 350, we soaked up excess liquid from the red onions and then broiled on low until the chicken and onions were browned. Instead of frying the pine nuts, we toasted them on a foil-lined sheet in the toaster… Continue reading Palestinian roast chicken with sumac and red onion (mussakhan)

Vinegar-braised chicken legs with shiitakes, star anise, and dried fruit, pressure cooker style

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We tried this recipe: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/vinegar-braised-chicken-legs Our modifications: first, to cut down cooking time, we used a large (10 qt) pressure cooker. Second, based on our pantry, we used 10 skin-on drumsticks (about 2.5 lb) instead of 4 drumsticks and 4 thighs. We also substituted 6 dried apricots for 1/3 golden raisins and 2 small dried… Continue reading Vinegar-braised chicken legs with shiitakes, star anise, and dried fruit, pressure cooker style