Here is my take on a chicken recipe that first appeared in Food & Wine magazine. My wife especially loves this dish, which features a mustard-cream sauce, but the mustard isn’t overpowering. In fact, it’s a very light tasting dish. I like to serve this chicken with a wild rice blend such as Lundberg’s. Ingredients: ½ tsp. ground coriander 2 Tbsp extra-virgin … [Read more...]
Tandoori-Style Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
This week I’m sharing another air fryer recipe that I like a lot with you. This one's for tandoori-style air fryer chicken thighs that I adapted from America’s Test Kitchen. If you’d like your tandoori chicken thighs a little spicier, just add some optional cayenne chile powder to taste. Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 Tbsp grated fresh … [Read more...]
“Marry Me” Chicken
I love how versatile chicken can be - especially boneless, skinless chicken breasts, which can be made spectacular even with a simple sauce. This recipe is adapted from one that appeared on the Spruce Eats site called “Marry Me Chicken.” It’s so good you’ll want to marry the cook! I like to serve the chicken with basmati rice or egg noodles to help soak up the … [Read more...]
Chicken Paprikash
Chicken paprikash - called paprikás csirke in Hungarian - is derived from the liberal use of paprika, a spice commonly used in Hungarian cuisine. The preferred type of paprika for this traditional dish is sweet paprika, not hot or smoked. Chicken paprikash is typically served with egg noodles or dumpling-style noodles called nokedli, which is similar to … [Read more...]
Balti Chicken Vindaloo
Balti-style cooking is mostly associated with Pakistan and Northern India and unlike much Indian cuisine it is usually prepared with oil, not ghee. I love this spicy Balti-style chicken vindaloo made with a fragrant melange of spices and sharp tang from malt vinegar. I serve this vindaloo with basmati rice and naan. Ingredients: 8 oz. skinless, boneless chicken, cut into … [Read more...]
Bianco’s Chicken Cacciatore
For many years, I’ve made Italian-style chicken cacciatore and was always happy with the results. However, I recently came across a recipe that was much better than any chicken cacciatore I’ve made before. It’s a recipe from Chris Bianco, James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of the much-lauded Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix. His cookbook titled simply Bianco: Pizza, Pasta, and … [Read more...]
Black Pepper Chicken
This simple recipe is an adaptation of one of Food & Wine’s most popular recipes - one of their 40 Best. Caramelized chicken melds with Vietnamese flavors in this delicious, sweet & spicy dish that cooks in a mere matter of minutes. Ingredients: 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup nam pla (fish sauce) 1/4 cup water 3 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp. minced … [Read more...]
Spicy Thai Basil Chicken
Every summer my wife and I grow Thai holy basil and fiery Thai chilies in our garden. This recipe for chicken with basil and Thai chilies is a really good one if you like your food spicy. Serve with jasmine rice. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp oyster sauce 2 tsp. soy sauce 1 Tbsp sugar 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces … [Read more...]
Chicken with White Wine Sauce
Whenever I’m eating in France, one of the things I love is how French cooks can transform a simple chicken, cut into parts, into a divine dinner. The chicken is usually sauteed and then served with a light wine sauce. It's a very simple method of keeping the chicken tender and juicy while also imparting rich flavor. Here is a recipe I use at home frequently. Ingredients: … [Read more...]
Simple & Easy Chicken Parmesan
One of my favorite Italian-American comfort foods is chicken parmigiana - or, chicken parmesan as it’s usually known in this country. This recipe will serve 4 people, but it can easily be doubled if you need more portions. Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, cut in half (4 pieces total) salt freshly ground black pepper 1 large egg 1 cup dried … [Read more...]