Tag: poultry

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

Buffalo chicken drumsticks with charred romaine hearts and blue cheese dressing

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I grew up eating buffalo chicken wings, and we tried this ingenious supper version from Molly Gilbert’s Sheet Pan Suppers cookbook. The Buffalo chicken recipe is available here: http://fleurdelolly.blogspot.com/2015/04/sheet-pan-suppers-buffalo-chicken.html?m=1 and the charred romaine hearts recipe is here: http://fleurdelolly.blogspot.com/2015/04/sheet-pan-suppers-charred-romaine-with.html?m=1 (July 2016) Our modifications: We increased basic cooking time from 30/35 mins to 40 mins. We also… Continue reading Buffalo chicken drumsticks with charred romaine hearts and blue cheese dressing

Greek-style chicken and tomato with orzo

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I had a craving for youvetsi, so I tried to modify this Pioneer Woman recipe with Greek seasonings and orzo:  https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a8917/chicken-with-tomatoes-and-garlic/ My modifications: 4 skinless, boneless breasts, each cut into three pieces; reduced olive oil to 1 Tbsp; added and sautéed one large shallot (½ inch chunks) and 10 garlic cloves before deglazing with white… Continue reading Greek-style chicken and tomato with orzo

Chinese-style lettuce wraps with minced chicken, tofu, and shiitakes

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We tried this recipe from Andrea Nguyen: http://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2012/08/chicken-tofu-and-shiitake-lettuce-cups-recipe.html. We used 6 oz chopped water chestnuts in lieu of pine nuts as well as five fresh shiitakes instead of two dry. We also used romaine lettuce instead of iceberg. (June 2016) Source: Andrea Nguyen, author and teacher, Vietworldkitchen.com.