I tell you this stuff so addictively good, you, too, might be at risk of eating waaaaay too much of it. 1 tablespoon olive oil1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite-size pieces1 pint cherry tomatoes1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic1 can (14 ounce) low-sodium chicken broth1/3 cup raisins1 box (10 ounce) couscous1 cup… Continue reading Chicken Couscous with Raisins and Lime Juice
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Garlic Chicken à l’orange
When I collected this recipe, it sounded so good, and it still does. 2 whole chickens, 3 pounds each4 Valencia oranges12 cloves garlic, peeled1 piece (about 2 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and sliced½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper1 can (14 ½ ounces) chicken broth2 tablespoons cornstarch½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 cups cooked white rice… Continue reading Garlic Chicken à l’orange
Chicken-Pineapple Stir-Fry
½ pounds chicken tenders3 tablespoons hoisin sauce1 tablespoon cornstarch1 ½ teaspoons 5-spice powder2 cups pineapple chunks2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons peanut oil2 tablespoons grated ginger3 ribs celery, sliced1 red bell pepper, cut in strips½ cup chicken broth2 teaspoons rice vinegar Cut tenders diagonally into ¼" slices. In large bowl, combine chicken, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and 5-spice… Continue reading Chicken-Pineapple Stir-Fry
Orange-Flavored Roast Chicken
½ cup coarse or kosher salt½ cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed1 cup hot water3 cups orange juice3 cloves garlic, crushed1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced1 tablespoon ground cumin¼ teaspoon black pepper1 whole chicken, about 4 pounds In a 3-quart glass bowl, combine salt, sugar, and hot water; stir to dissolve salt and sugar.… Continue reading Orange-Flavored Roast Chicken
Radio-Station Turkey
This is how we roast turkey, according to a method which was publicized on the local radio station. We like the way it comes out. Preheat oven to 450°. Put 2 cups water in roasting pan along with the turkey; cover turkey completely with foil. For turkeys between 15 and 20 pounds, roast for 1… Continue reading Radio-Station Turkey
Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken
¾ cup buttermilk1 tablespoon hot sauce1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 cloves garlic, minced½ teaspoon ground black pepper2 teaspoons salt4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 ½ lbs.)1 cup plain dried breadcrumbs¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons flour2 teaspoons dried thyme½ teaspoon paprika½ teaspoon cayenne pepper3 tablespoons olive oil Roasted potatoescooked green beans In a large bowl, mix… Continue reading Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken
Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts (US Healthcare)
Every day, we all, old or young, can hardly help showing our age. And speaking of old, my spouse and I got this recipe from our health insurer, US Healthcare, one of the early versions of what was then a new idea, the HMO. They sent every one of their subscribers a cookbook recipes that… Continue reading Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts (US Healthcare)
Oven-Baked Chicken Parmigiana
4 (about 1 ¼ pounds) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves1 egg, slightly beaten¾ cup Italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs 1 jar (26 – 28 ounce) pasta sauce, such as Ragu™ Old World StyleOR, (much better)a similar volume of Grandma’s Marinara Sauce 1 cup (about 4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese Cooked spaghetti Preheat oven to 400°. Dip… Continue reading Oven-Baked Chicken Parmigiana
So-Called Hawaiian Chicken
1 can (20 ounce) pineapple slices packed in juice1 tablespoon flour1 tablespoon oil1 pound or more of boneless, skinless chicken breast halves1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce1 tablespoon chopped fresh chivesor2 tablespoons dried chopped chives¼ teaspoon pepper Fresh chives for garnishBasmati ricezucchini Drain pineapple slices, reserving ¼ cup juice. Quarter each slice; set aside. On… Continue reading So-Called Hawaiian Chicken
Stir-Fry Turkey Fajitas
4 flour tortillas, 10" size¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon cornstarch¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper1 medium onion, chopped3 medium green, red, or yellow sweet peppers, cut in thin strips3 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons olive oil12 ounces skinned, boned turkey breast, cut into thin strips. Heat oven to 300°. Wrap tortillas… Continue reading Stir-Fry Turkey Fajitas
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