Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken Pasta

February 23, 2011 By cheri Leave a Comment

Plate of kung pao pasta with a glass of wine.

One of my favorite Chinese take out foods is Kung Pao Chicken. I love the fiery heat of the peppers mixed with the crunch of peanuts. Down by the beach one of my favorite restaurants, PF Chang’s, has a takeout place. I miss it because here in my neighborhood there are not many great options. I am always on the lookout for a recipe that will duplicate that taste. When I was looking at recipes last week for this pizza, from the California Pizza Kitchen cookbook, I remembered that they offer a twist by serving it with pasta. I went [...]

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Chicken with Pomegranate Shallot Pan Sauce

October 10, 2010 By cheri 1 Comment

Web Development his weekend I was in the kitchen making Chicken with a Pomegranate Shallot Pan sauce that exceeded my expectations. The nice folks at POM had sent me samples of their pomegranate juice to try. I found a recipe in Cooking Light and then played with the sauce. It turned out rich, smooth and tangy. A few weeks ago when we went wine tasting in Los Olivos I had bought a bottle of Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar at the Lincourt Winery. Instead of sugar I used honey. The vinegar gave it a strong taste but the honey gives it a [...]

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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

September 3, 2010 By admin 4 Comments

Last weekend we celebrated my sister in law Joy’s birthday. It was one of those milestone birthdays and so we had a lunch to celebrate the occasion. The menu was mostly salads for a hot summer day but these BBQ Chicken Quesadillas with Smoky Salsa and Buttermilk Dressing caught my eye It was a Bobby Flay recipe. Everything he makes is so tasty and flavorful. The best part of this recipe is that you bake them in the oven so you could make several at one time. I was able to prepare everything ahead of time and put them in [...]

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Grilled Firecracker Chicken

August 19, 2010 By cheri 1 Comment

This Grilled Chicken with Fireworks Sauce has become my go to barbecue this summer. The sauce is sweet and slightly spicy making for a delicious addition to your sauce collection. I made it for a few get togethers with friends and even used the sauce for dipping a few homemade onion rings in. We finally have had summer like weather here in southern California. Not that I was complaining. I was pretty happy with the cool summer we have been enjoying this year. But all good things must come to end so the saying goes. If you are enjoying one [...]

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Hoisin BBQ Chicken with Tropical Salsa

May 31, 2010 By cheri 4 Comments

Summer entertaining is here. Since I am not a meat eater, I am always looking for new ways to cook chicken. This Hoisin BBQ chicken with Tropical Salsa is one of the new ways I am cooking it this summer. The hoisin sauce is sweet yet spicy. The salsa has pineapple, mango, strawberries and red pepper. This one has just a hint of ginger but you could add cilantro or mint if you want to. They are both easy recipes, one bowl each. Just a bit of chopping and stirring. You can make both earlier in the day, the Hoisin [...]

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Pineapple Glazed Chicken with Jalapeno Salsa

March 30, 2010 By cheri 3 Comments

There is something about spring that makes you smile. I love the light when I get home, I love the sun and the warm weather. Last weekend I became a mad woman decorating my patio and cleaning the grill. In the latest issue of Bon Appetit I saw this recipe for Pineapple Glazed Chicken. As I don’t eat meat I am always looking for new ways to make chicken. Maybe that explains the overabundance of chicken recipes on this site. I try many recipes that never make it on this site but this one is a new favorite. The sweet [...]

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Indonesian Ginger Chicken with Peanut Satay Sauce

March 15, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Pm Lounge Dallas It is time change this weekend and I can’t wait for spring and summer. Today it is a beautiful and sunny day. Did you remember to turn that clock forward? Spring means it is time to grill and I immediately thought of Indonesian Ginger Chicken. When I was catering this was a popular appetizer. The Satay Sauce is sweet and spicy. If you want to serve individually take small plastic or glass cups. Place a tablespoon of the sauce in the bottom and serve on a small skewer standing up in the glass.

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Tagine of Chicken

January 30, 2010 By cheri 2 Comments

Is January really almost over? I can’t believe I haven’t had the chance to share the Tagine of Chicken I made for a dinner party last month. The recipe is by Colin Cowie, a party planner and author of several entertaining books. The Tagine is a one pot dish and has this great blend of saffron and aromatics and preserved lemons. I liked it because I could do the browning, place in the pot and cook while we were enjoying appetizers and wine. You cook it in a heavy bottom pan. This dish was traditionally cooked in a glazed tagine [...]

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Crispy Pan Roasted Chicken with Garlic, Lemon & Thyme

December 19, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

In the midst of the Christmas craze I was craving a home cooked meal. Between work, Christmas programs and festivities I hit a wall and decided to hole up at home. I had noticed a chicken dish by Emeril on Good Morning America the week before and for once had everything I needed. This dish was so simple yet such a great meal. The skin became the perfect crispy and yet the meat was tender and so juicy. It was perfection in 30 minutes. Crispy Pan-Roasted Chicken with Garlic-Thyme Butter From the Kitchen of Emeril Lagasse Servings: 2-4 Ingredients One [...]

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Szechwan Hoisin Honey Chicken

September 20, 2009 By cheri Leave a Comment

Here is another quick chicken dish that can be whipped up after dinner. I made this a few weeks ago but have taken awhile to post it. This is from the Wok Fast book by Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison. It has a menu of sauces that you can mix and match to create your own dish. Any long time reader here at Adventures in the Kitchen can see that I love peppers but you can substitute other vegetables such as green beans or asparagus. Szechwan Hoisin Honey Chicken by Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/4 [...]

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