Thanks to my friend Cheryl, we decided to try this recipe: https://natashaskitchen.com/2017/07/28/avocado-chicken-salad-recipe/ Our modifications: first, instead of two cooked chicken breasts, we used half of a rotisserie chicken, shredded and mainly without skin. Second, for the bacon, we used half of a 2.1 oz package of precooked bacon (about 6 strips), which we microwaved for… Continue reading Avocado chicken salad
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Rotisserie chicken noodle soup, version 1
This was a great pantry soup based on leftover Peruvian rotisserie chicken. We generally followed this recipe: https://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/rotisserie-chicken-rice-soup/ Our modifications: first, because we had only half a rotisserie chicken, we used a combination of 8 cups unsalted chicken broth, 4 cups seasoned chicken broth, and 2 cups water instead of 16 cups water. Second, we… Continue reading Rotisserie chicken noodle soup, version 1
Egyptian chicken broth with lemon and garlic (khoulaset feraak bel lamoon wal tom)
We tried this recipe from Mimi Sheraton’s cookbook, The Whole World Loves Chicken Soup: Recipes and Lore to Comfort Body and Soul https://www.amazon.com/dp/0446676497/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yvBPAbMQA4ZT4Ms. Sheraton adapted this recipe from Nagwa E. Khalil’s cookbook, Egyptian Cuisine. First, cut a 3.5 to 4 lb chicken into large pieces, trying to avoid cutting through bone (we cut into chicken… Continue reading Egyptian chicken broth with lemon and garlic (khoulaset feraak bel lamoon wal tom)
Chicken sautéed with Meyer lemon
We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12312-sauteed-chicken-with-meyer-lemon We made minor modifications: first, we substituted the leeks with one large shallot. Second, we increased the amount of pickled Meyer lemon to 1 ½ (instead of 1). We still found this dish lacked acid; we may add some standard lemon juice or apple cider vinegar at the end to… Continue reading Chicken sautéed with Meyer lemon
Chicken stewed with tomato and garlic
Details here: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/chicken-with-tomatoes-and-garlic/ We generally followed this recipe except: first, we used 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (each cut into three pieces) and 6 drumsticks. Second, we added a shallot (rough cut) and sautéed it with the chicken in butter and oil. Third, for fresh herbs, we used one large sprig each thyme and rosemary… Continue reading Chicken stewed with tomato and garlic
Chicken shawarma
We followed this marinade: https://www.recipetineats.com/chicken-sharwama-middle-eastern/ Our modifications: first, we used 2 lb (3 pieces) boneless skinless chicken breast cut into half lengthwise (yielding 6 cutlets). Second, we reduced the amount of cardamom from 1 Tbsp to 1 tsp to avoid any cloying flavor. We also reduced the cayenne from 1 tsp to ½ to ¾… Continue reading Chicken shawarma
Middle Eastern wheat berry, chick pea, and chicken stew (haleem)
We made this recipe from Faye Levy’s Feast from the Mideast. First, we picked over, rinsed, and drained 1 cup dried chick peas and 1 ½ cup wheat berries. We set them aside. Second, using a high walled Dutch oven, we heated 2 Tbsp olive oil on medium heat and then added 2 large, chopped… Continue reading Middle Eastern wheat berry, chick pea, and chicken stew (haleem)
Sheet pan coriander chicken with sweet potato, shallot, and bell pepper
We tried this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019161-sheet-pan-chicken-with-sweet-potatoes-and-peppers Our only modification was to place the chicken thighs (skin side up) on a lightly oiled baking sheet first and then surround the thighs with the sweet potato-pepper mixture. (Feb. 2018) Note: The second time we made this, we skipped the onion vinegar topping. The dish is fine without… Continue reading Sheet pan coriander chicken with sweet potato, shallot, and bell pepper
Spanish-style chicken, potato, and tomato stew
We tried this recipe, which uses eggplant and tomato purée: https://pinchofyum.com/one-pot-spanish-chicken-potatoes but made significant modifications. First, we increased the boneless chicken (cut into large bite-sized pieces) to 2 ½ lbs, the potatoes to 3 Yukon potatoes (but a better ratio may be 2 potatoes), and the tomatoes to a combination of 4 hothouse tomatoes, 14.5… Continue reading Spanish-style chicken, potato, and tomato stew
Bon Appetit simple roast chicken with lemon and garlic
We tried this recipe: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/no-fail-roast-chicken-with-lemon-and-garlic We used ¼ cup melted butter, as directed. Our modifications: first, we added 1 lb fingerling potatoes and 5 shallots (peeled and rough-cut) to the roasting pan along with the half-lemon and garlic bulbs cut crosswise. We drizzled the vegetables with olive oil and lightly seasoned with salt and black… Continue reading Bon Appetit simple roast chicken with lemon and garlic
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