You can never have too many chicken recipes! This delicious Thai-inspired dish is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal. The super flavorful peanut sauce is the star of the show here. If you like Thai food then you’ll love this recipe! Don’t feel like pounding the chicken breasts? I ‘spose you could use chicken cutlets • Read More »
Archives: Chicken
Saucy Salsa Chicken
July 13, 2012 | By andrea | Comments Off on Saucy Salsa Chicken | Filed in: Chicken, Main Dish, Mexican, Quick Cooking, Recipes, Southwestern.This delicious Mexican-inspired recipe has dinner on the table in no time: quick-cooking chicken cutlets are pan seared then finished in an easy sauce made from salsa verde (green salsa made with tomatillos) and sour cream (or creme fraiche). A tasty weeknight meal doesn’t get much easier than this! If you can’t find chicken cutlets, just use regular • Read More »
Chicken with Vinegar and Onions (Poulet au Vinaigre)
February 17, 2012 | By andrea | Comments Off on Chicken with Vinegar and Onions (Poulet au Vinaigre) | Filed in: Chicken, Comfort Food, French, Main Dish, Recipes.This recipe for Chicken with Vinegar and Onions is a winner! It’s rich, savory and very delicious…definitely a company-worth dish! I loved the combination of tarragon and lightly caramelized onions with the chicken. Oh my, it’s good! While this is not a quick cooking recipe, you could do some of the steps ahead of time (like sauteing • Read More »
Provencal Chicken with Vegetables
October 27, 2011 | By andrea | Comments Off on Provencal Chicken with Vegetables | Filed in: Chicken, Comfort Food, Main Dish, Quick Cooking, Recipes.Not only is this recipe for Provencal Chicken with Vegetables easy enough for a weeknight meal, but it’s also delicious enough to serve to company. The flavorful chicken is rubbed with Dijon mustard and Herbes de Provence then roasted in the same pan as the vegetables. Serve with roasted potatoes or crusty bread. P.S. As • Read More »
Smoky Chicken Chowder
October 19, 2011 | By andrea | Comments Off on Smoky Chicken Chowder | Filed in: Chicken, Main Dish, Recipes, Soup/Stew, Southwestern.This delicious, Southwestern-inspired chowder is hearty, slightly smoky, and a little spicy…perfect for a chilly Autumn evening! I made a few changes to the recipe but nothing that drastically altered the final dish. Instead of a jalapeno chile, I used a little more chopped chipotle chile (which adds both heat and smoky flavor to the soup), a • Read More »
Braised Chicken with Mushrooms
September 23, 2011 | By andrea | 3 Comments | Filed in: Autumn, Chicken, Comfort Food, Main Dish, Quick Cooking, Recipes.In honor of the first day of Autumn, here’s a good comfort food recipe for Braised Chicken with Mushrooms. This simple yet flavorful dish will definitely be making it onto my dinner table throughout the comfort food months! The medly of mushrooms and a little Madeira (or dry sherry) make a delicious, earthy sauce for the • Read More »
Southwest Grilled Chicken and Avocado Melts
May 29, 2011 | By andrea | Comments Off on Southwest Grilled Chicken and Avocado Melts | Filed in: Chicken, Grilling/BBQ, Main Dish, Quick Cooking, Recipes, Southwestern.I’m always on the look out for new grilling recipes. These Southwest Grilled Chicken and Avocado Melts are easy to make and perfect for the summer season. Serve with black beans, and a salad dressed with Southwestern Vinaigrette. Enjoy! Southwest Grilled Chicken and Avocado Melts -recipe from Sunset Magazine Even within the same variety, chiles can vary • Read More »
Pollo Guisado
May 4, 2011 | By andrea | Comments Off on Pollo Guisado | Filed in: Main Dish, Mexican, Recipes.This recipe for pollo guisado is super easy and very tasty. The spicy, shredded chicken is a great filling for both tacos and enchiladas. Yum! Because good tomatoes aren’t in season yet, I used 6 whole canned tomatoes which equaled the same amount of 3 medium fresh tomatoes. The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of chipotle in adobo sauce. This • Read More »
Pan-Roasted Chicken with Spinach and Smashed Potatoes
September 16, 2010 | By andrea | 14 Comments | Filed in: Chicken, Comfort Food, Main Dish, Potatoes.This recipe for Pan-Roasted Chicken with Spinach and Smashed Potatoes is definitely comfort food. Plus, it’s a simple enough meal to pull together on a weeknight…you’ve got to love that! Husband was delighted when he walked in the door from work and was greeted with the wonderful fragrance of roast chicken. I pretty much followed the recipe except • Read More »
Grilled Buttermilk Chicken
September 5, 2010 | By andrea | Comments Off on Grilled Buttermilk Chicken | Filed in: Chicken, Grilling/BBQ, Kid-friendly, Main Dish, Recipes.Since we still have a few more prime grilling weeks left before the cooler weather of Autumn sets in, I thought I’d share this recipe for Grilled Buttermilk Chicken. The simple marinade not only tenderizes the meat but gives it a light lemon and dill flavor. Plan ahead so the chicken can marinate for at least a few hours. • Read More »