Recipes
Creamy Garlic Chicken Delight
Creamy Garlic Chicken Delight
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese.
- Whisk over medium-high heat until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Add the chopped spinach and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and let it simmer until the spinach starts to wilt.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it with the creamy garlic sauce.
- Serve hot over pasta if desired.
- Enjoy your creamy garlic chicken delight!
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
A light-bodied Chardonnay or a crisp Pinot Grigio would complement the richness of the creamy garlic sauce.
Nutrition values
Calories: 380 kcal | koolhydraten: 7 g | Eiwitten: 32 g | Vet: 24 g | Suiker: 2 g
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Cheesecake Factory’s Spicy Cashew Chicken
Cheesecake Factory’s Spicy Cashew Chicken
Ingredients
For Seasoned Rice Flour:
- 3/4 cup rice flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
For Rice Flour Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups rice flour
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups ice water
For Spicy Soy-Sherry Sauce:
- 1 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sherry wine
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ounces fresh garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
For Chicken:
- 1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cut into bite-size chunks
- 8 ounces cashews
- 6 green onions cut into 1/4″ pieces
Instructions
- Prepare Seasoned Rice Flour: Mix all seasoned rice flour ingredients in a bowl.
- Prepare Rice Flour Batter: Combine all rice flour batter ingredients in a bowl over ice.
- Keep cold.
- Prepare Spicy Soy-Sherry Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Cooking the Dish:
- Toss the chicken with the seasoned flour.
- Put the batter into a large bowl with the chicken.
- Carefully combine until well-coated.
- Heat the canola oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook for 3 minutes on each side until browned and crispy.
- Break apart any pieces that stick together.
- Add the sauce and cashews into the pan.
- Also, add in the chicken and green onions.
- Toss all the ingredients together until well-coated.
- Let cook for 30 seconds to a minute for the sauce to thicken.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, parsley, and crushed cashews.
Notes & Wine Advice
Enjoy this spicy, sweet, and crunchy Cheesecake Factory-inspired dish!
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Sticky Pineapple Chicken
Sticky Pineapple Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 large pineapple
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 6 boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-size squares
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 100 milliliters chicken stock
- Rice to serve
- Sesame seeds to garnish
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the pineapple in half lengthways.
- Cut around the edge of the pineapple, being careful not to cut through the skin.
- Slice down and across the pineapple flesh, then scoop out the pineapple cubes with a spoon.
- Discard the core and set the flesh aside.
- In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Fry for about 10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic paste to the pan and fry for a couple of minutes.
- Stir in the chicken stock.
- Bring to a boil and then simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
- Once the sauce has thickened, add the chicken back to the pan and stir until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve in the empty pineapple halves, along with some rice and sesame seeds.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition values
Calories: 300 kcal | koolhydraten: 20 g | Eiwitten: 25 g | Vet: 10 g | Suiker: 15 g
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Honey Lime Chicken
Honey Lime Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 7 or 8 chicken thighs depending on skillet size
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Green onions chopped
- 1 lime sliced (for garnish only)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine lime juice, honey, and soy sauce.
- Season the chicken thighs with 1/2 teaspoon of salt thoroughly, including under the skin.
- In a 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken skin side gets nicely browned.
- Turn the chicken so that the skin sides are up, and add the lime-honey mixture to the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 14 to 18 minutes longer or until done (chicken should register 180 degrees F on an instant thermometer).
- While cooking, covered, chicken thighs will release their own juices as well.
- Transfer chicken to plates.
- Drizzle chicken with pan juices.
- Top with chopped green onions and serve with lime slices.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair this honey lime chicken with a crisp and fruity white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling. The wine’s acidity will complement the citrusy flavors of the dish, while its fruity notes will balance out the sweetness from the honey. Enjoy!
Nutrition values
Calories: 300 kcal | koolhydraten: 8 g | Eiwitten: 20 g | Vet: 20 g | Suiker: 7 g
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Herb-Infused Butter Garlic Chicken with Zucchini
Herb-Infused Butter Garlic Chicken with Zucchini
Equipment
- large pan
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped oregano
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 medium-sized zucchinis sliced
Instructions
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic, chopped oregano, rosemary, and thyme to the melted butter.
- Season the chicken thighs or breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the herb-infused butter.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add the sliced zucchinis to the same pan and sauté until tender.
- Once the zucchinis are cooked, return the chicken to the pan for an additional minute or two, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve the chicken and zucchini hot, either on its own or with a side salad, quinoa, pasta, or rice.
- For an extra burst of flavor, squeeze some lemon juice over the dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Pairing:
This flavorful dish with herb-infused butter garlic chicken and zucchini pairs excellently with a crisp and refreshing white wine, such as a Chardonnay or a Pinot Grigio. The wine’s acidity and fruity notes complement the herbs and garlic, enhancing the overall dining experience.Nutrition values
Calories: 270 kcal | koolhydraten: 6 g | Eiwitten: 25 g | Vet: 16 g | Suiker: 3 g
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Lemon and Sage Chicken in Milk
Lemon and Sage Chicken in Milk
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/gas 5.
- Season the chicken generously all over with sea salt and black pepper.
- Fry the chicken in a snug-fitting pot with a little olive oil until golden, turning the chicken to get an even color all over.
- Remove the chicken from the heat, transfer it to a plate, and discard the oil left in the pot.
- Put the chicken back in the pot with the cinnamon, sage leaves, lemon zest, unpeeled garlic cloves, and milk.
- Cook in the hot oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until cooked through, basting with the cooking juices occasionally.
- The lemon zest will sort of split the milk, making a sauce which is absolutely fantastic.
- Pull the meat off the bones and divide it onto plates.
- Spoon over plenty of juice and the little curds.
- Serve with wilted spinach or greens and some mashed potatoes, if desired.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Pairing:
This aromatic and flavorful chicken dish pairs beautifully with a light and crisp white wine, such as a Pinot Grigio or a Sauvignon Blanc. The wine’s acidity and citrus notes complement the lemon and sage flavors in the dish, enhancing the overall dining experience.Nutrition values
Calories: 450 kcal | koolhydraten: 6 g | Eiwitten: 35 g | Vet: 30 g | Suiker: 4 g
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Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan
Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
- 6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1-1/2 lb)
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine melted
- 3/4 cup OLIVO by CLASSICO Traditional Pasta Sauce
- 1-1/2 cups POLLY-O All Natural Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a pie plate or shallow dish, mix together the Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
- Dip each chicken breast in melted butter, then coat evenly with the Parmesan mixture, ensuring both sides of each breast are coated.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Top each chicken breast with pasta sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy the crispy and cheesy goodness of this classic Chicken Parmesan dish.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Pairing:
This flavorful Chicken Parmesan pairs wonderfully with a medium-bodied red wine, such as a Chianti or a Merlot. The wine’s fruity notes and smooth texture complement the rich flavors of the melted cheese and savory tomato sauce, enhancing the overall dining experience.Nutrition values
Calories: 310 kcal | koolhydraten: 8 g | Eiwitten: 35 g | Vet: 15 g | Suiker: 2 g
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Grilled Herb-Infused Drumsticks
Grilled Herb-Infused Drumsticks
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
Chicken:
- 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 4 teaspoons dried basil leaves
Instructions
- In a large resealable plastic food bag, combine all the marinade ingredients.
- Add the chicken drumsticks.
- Tightly seal the bag and turn it several times to coat the chicken well.
- Place the bag into a 13×9-inch pan.
- Refrigerate, turning the bag occasionally, for at least 3 hours.
- Heat a gas grill to medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade.
- Place the marinade in a 1-quart saucepan.
- Cook over medium-high heat until the marinade comes to a boil; boil for 1 minute.
- Place the chicken onto the grill.
- Grill, turning and basting occasionally with the marinade, for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
- Discard any remaining marinade.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Pairing:
These herb-infused grilled drumsticks would pair wonderfully with a light-bodied red wine, such as a Pinot Noir or a Beaujolais. The wine’s fruity notes and gentle acidity will complement the herbs and spices in the dish without overpowering the delicate flavors of the chicken.Nutrition values
Calories: 400 kcal | koolhydraten: 4 g | Eiwitten: 25 g | Vet: 32 g | Suiker: 1 g
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Coconut Curry Chicken
Coconut Curry Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1/2 onion thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 14 ounces can coconut milk
- 1 14.5 ounces can stewed, diced tomatoes
- 1 8 ounces can tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil and curry powder for two minutes.
- Stir in onions and garlic, and cook for an additional minute.
- Add chicken to the skillet, tossing lightly to coat with curry oil.
- Reduce heat to medium, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear.
- Pour coconut milk, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and sugar into the pan, and stir to combine.
- Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
- Serve hot, accompanied by rice and vegetables if desired.
- Enjoy the rich and flavorful taste of this Coconut Curry Chicken, perfect for a cozy dinner at home with family or friends.
